This is designed to meet the needs of the Fitness Industry where the ability to demonstrate competence instructing in the use of free weights and exercise machines is supported by the underpinning knowledge.

Candidates will be expected to show competence in:

Demonstrating and giving instruction in a small range of selected exercises using free weights and exercise machines - Planning, delivering and evaluating a beginners training session using free weights, exercise machines or a combination of both covering the warm-up, main work out and cool-down.

The course content will include:

Using free weights and machine equipment - Components of fitness - Basic lifting position with free weights - Teaching sequence for exercises - Planning a schedule for free weights and machines - Training principles - Principles of strength development - Health and safety - Instruction with free weights and machines

Candidate assessment

A combined written paper of questions (not essay type) and a selection of multi choice questions;

Instructing a small group in a range of selected basic exercises using free weights and machines.

Duration

The course lasts 1 day of approximately 9 hours teaching and assessment.

Cost

£155 per candidate, 'early bird' price £140 if booked more than 4 weeks prior to the course date.

Advanced Weight Training Techniques: Sat 13th October

BWLA Leaders Course, email for details