Ideal for existing PE teachers, physiotherapists, osteopaths, sports coaches, and personal trainers.
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Whether you’re looking to launch an exciting new career or enhance your existing expertise, this guide is your first step toward becoming a qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is probably one of the most fun and hands-on roles in helping clients and athletes achieve their goals. From plyometrics to periodised programming, strength and conditioning encompass a huge selection of training elements that gives Personal Trainers specific knowledge to get the most out of their clients and athletes.
Recognition
The aim of the Level 4 Strength and Conditioning qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, prepare, deliver and review strength and conditioning programmes that will help athletes to achieve their performance goals.
We are proud that this course is recognised by The UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA). UKSCA recognise the L4 AIQ qualification, but to be a coach a learner would need to do the L3 UKSCA course.
Included Qualifications
Upon successful completion of this course, you will become a Strength & Conditioning Coach, recognised by the UKSCA and awarded by Active IQ.
Strength & Conditioning is a path to continued success for health & fitness professionals. This course is suited to Personal Trainers who want to develop their skills and gain a qualification that will teach them the fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning. This will allow them to help their clients using this powerful training method which not only will benefit athletes but also the general public.
The fundamental knowledge and principles needed to be an S&C Coach are crucial, and it is important that all Coaches have this knowledge from the outset, if they are to forge an outstanding career in the world’s most rewarding profession
While much of this course will be taught through our award-winning and flexible e-learning platforms, you will still benefit from the practical experience teaching in our in-person workshops and assessment sessions.
This course consists of 36% online training and 64% face-to-face workshops, run by our leading trainers with a wealth of experience, who are highly recognised and regarded in the industry.
We provide a high volume of resources through our e-learning, student zone and social media platforms to supplement your learning, going above the standard for training within the industry.
This course assessment is 75% online & 25% Practical assessment.
As a Strength & Conditioning coach, you will be able to work within a larger strength and conditioning team at a professional sports club under the supervision of an Accredited S&C Coach.
An S&C Coach in this position could be referred to as ‘Assistant S&C Coach’.
This S&C Coach course will also ensure that if you are not interested in working within elite sport, you will be able to utilise the skills developed throughout this qualification to enhance your ability to perform in any of the other roles, such as personal trainer, PE teacher, military PTI, Physio, Osteo, or any other related occupation.
At Future Fit, your success is our priority, not just while you study, but long after you qualify. We provide industry-leading career support designed to give you the best possible start in the fitness industry.
With guaranteed interviews through our trusted employer network, exclusive access to our Career Toolkit (including ProZone and Nutrium software), and a dedicated Job Board featuring roles from top UK health and fitness clubs, you’ll have everything you need to launch a confident and successful career.
We have built an exclusive Job Board with our Learners, Graduates and Employment Partners in mind. We are passionate about helping our alumni reach their goals and have long and successful careers which is why we have created an area that features the newest jobs in the industry, uploaded by the UK’s leading Heath & Fitness clubs.
When it comes to securing your first position as a fitness professional, you will have the advantage of our unparalleled reputation in the industry. As soon as employers see the name Future Fit on your CV, they know you’ve been trained by the best.
We create and test courses with our industry connections specifically to provide you with the skills they’re looking for, ensuring you are fully career-ready based on employer needs and feedback.
In addition to the guaranteed interviews, you will also receive our Career Toolkit which gives access to ProZone and Dietary Analysis Software.
ProZone:
Receive a 30-day free trial to ProZone, an online training platform, accredited by CIMSPA. You will have access to training videos, resources and articles on various topics
Dietary Analysis Software:
You will have 6 months access to Nutrium software, enabling you to analyse your clients’ diets, determine their calorie and nutrient intake and create meal plans. Nutrium is a complete digital solution for nutrition professionals and includes a personal website and online booking facility.
Once you train with Future Fit, you become part of the family where our aim is to help you succeed in as many ways as we can.
Boost your knowledge, enhance your career and increase your earnings with continued professional development (CPD) and expert support and guidance from the UK’s number one provider of health and fitness courses.
Once qualified, Future Fit provides comprehensive ongoing support to help you forge a successful and rewarding career.
We have over 40 venues across England, Scotland and Wales, including venues in London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Manchester.
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