Future Fit Training Diplomas

[Dyno]

Right, I've given alot of thought into becoming a personal trainer. This year I done and HND in Sports Coaching, but it wasn't for me, since it was mainly aimed at sports specific training, ie football, basketball, P.E Teaching etc.
I recently came upon "Future Fit Training" diploma's, which are mainly a home learning thing, with various practical workshops that you go to.
The units, awards and qualifications appear to be legit, I have a little doubt about that (NVQ'S, "Register of Exercise Professionals" etc).
There's a couple of little niggles though, as it seems to a little too good to be true.
They give no timeframe for the course to finish (I guess 'cause it's to be done in your own time, at your own pace), and they claim you'll be guarentee'd a job at the end of it, earning in the region of £30,000+ (another of my niggles "in the region of")

I dunno, I guess I'm just looking for some friendly advice, is all!?!

[Purplerose]

I'd check out employers to see if anyone recognise the qualification. Failing that I'd check to see if any personal trainers that are advertising actually have the qualification.

Also, look into other courses, Sports Coaching might not have been for you but my pal is doing an HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise at Reid Kerr and she has spoken about becoming a personal trainer after that.

[DiamondAFC]

Look into doing YMCA recognised courses, when i done my NQ Health & Fitness a few done this afterwards and all now qualified personal trainers, ive always wanted to do them but never had the cash to.

http://www.ymcafit.org.uk/coursedeta...=1&courseid=28

Something id like still to do but with baby on way looks unlikely.

[Zero]

You won't get £30K working for a gym. You might if you were self-employed, but would you actually need a formal qualification to do that?

[Dyno]

Originally Posted by DiamondAFC

Look into doing YMCA recognised courses, when i done my NQ Health & Fitness a few done this afterwards and all now qualified personal trainers, ive always wanted to do them but never had the cash to.

http://www.ymcafit.org.uk/coursedeta...=1&courseid=28

Something id like still to do but with baby on way looks unlikely.

I found it on the National Register of Personal Trainers which also has links to YMCA qualifications.

Originally Posted by Zero

You won't get £30K working for a gym. You might if you were self-employed, but would you need a formal qualification to do that?

As far as I can tell, they are formal qualifications.

[Zero]

But what I mean is, are you clients going to care about what certificates you have?

[Dyno]

Of course. If your clients didn't, the governing bodies etc definitely would.

[Wreakin_Havok]

Are personal trainers not just gigolos?

Get involved.

[fitnessadvisor1]

Hi

If you seriously want to become a successful personal trainer, I'd advise training with YMCA. The Future Fit PT 5-day course might seem attractive but is poor value for money because of its lower standard of training. (What do you think can be learned in just 5 days?)

Speaking as a former PT course tutor, I'd recommend getting the best qualification possible that would give you maximum chance of employment. YMCA qualification would do this for you - it's way above the standard of the Future Fit 'Diploma'.

Regards
John

[jenandherlaptop]

Originally Posted by Zero

You won't get £30K working for a gym. You might if you were self-employed, but would you actually need a formal qualification to do that?

if you had the formal, then you can charge in the ranges of 40 - 80 quid (in a serious life) for a 1 hour session


i recommend the YMCA
I've been looking into doing my studio instuctor award with them, although alot of their courses are held in england.

Originally Posted by Dyno

Of course. If your clients didn't, the governing bodies etc definitely would.

just get into business with me, my mission in life to open a kid's gym, you can use it at night =]

[Dyno]

Originally Posted by jenandherlaptop

if you had the formal, then you can charge in the ranges of 40 - 80 quid (in a serious life) for a 1 hour session


i recommend the YMCA
I've been looking into doing my studio instuctor award with them, although alot of their courses are held in england.



just get into business with me, my mission in life to open a kid's gym, you can use it at night =]

YMCA aye, got my Gym Instructor certificate through them, really good course with great teachers/coaches. Done in Tollcross Leisure centre, they must do other courses there too.
Jen, send a business plan my way Yer kids can have a corner somewhere in my gym, whatever

:Edit: fitnessadvisor1 GEI'S A JOB!

[jenandherlaptop]

Originally Posted by Dyno

Jen, send a business plan my way Yer kids can have a corner somewhere in my gym, whatever

:Edit: fitnessadvisor1 GEI'S A JOB!

haha im the one with a load of cash sitting in a bank waiting for me to get my arse in gear.
who's gym will it be then eh bitch!
i'll get a treadmill and some cross trainers for you. bring your own weight machines =]
i'm nicking this for the gap in the market here.
but with mini bikes and kid friendly treadmills

[Dyno]

MACHINES? HAH! I scoff at your non-freeweight-ness!
I have big plans, big ideas...fuckin need a jobbie but!

[jenandherlaptop]

haha cause i canny lift freeweights to save myself. anything heavier than my head and im a goner.
i know folk in sports development, but thats prob' no use for ye

[FFT]

Hi,

We came across this thread and thought we’d help out with a couple of the questions that have been asked and clarify some of the information that has been posted. We’re not here to advertise our products, we’re just here to give some information and advice based on our experience within the industry.

We’ve noticed that some previous posts here have taken some information about our courses out of context. The PT Diploma with Future Fit Training takes about 12 months to complete (students can chose to spread learning the 7 modules within the course over a maximum of 3 years after enrolment). Becoming a PT from scratch usually means studying Anatomy and Physiology followed by a Gym Instructor qualification – then as a minimum you can complete an Advanced Instructor / Personal Trainer qualification (with Future Fit Training for example, these elements take approx 7 months to complete). There are lots of courses available in the UK from different training providers with options to go for a course package or diploma which combine further elements to give you additional skills to add to your repertoire as a PT. Some courses available on the market are intensive (full-time study) while other courses offer part-time study combining online or home-study, workshops and case studies.

Because there are a variety of training options on offer for prospective students, all reputable training providers deliver courses that cover and adhere to guidelines set out on the national qualifications framework for the fitness industry. This coupled with accreditation from REPs (together with the awarding of CPD course points) ensures the reputation, quality and standard of the courses delivered. Our advice for anyone thinking about becoming a PT is to do your homework and look for a recognised and reputable training provider who can offer courses that lead to nationally (and internationally) recognised qualifications – always ask lots of questions about course accreditation and company credentials to find out what path and training best suits you and your requirements.

REPs accreditation is very important and many UK training providers are signed up and associated with the register. Just as it’s important for the public to know that Doctors, Beauticians and Electricians are qualified, it’s also important that people can trust that fitness professionals also know what they are doing, as misinformation and uninformed guidance can lead to health complications or worse, serious injuries. REPs mission is to ensure that all exercise professionals are suitably knowledgeable and qualified to help safeguard and to promote the health and interests of the people who use their services.

If anyone has any other questions we will do our best to offer our advice.

Best wishes

Future Fit Training