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Congratulations, you have decided to take a Personal Trainer Course. Obviously we think that Personal Training is a great profession so this is a huge step, but now you are looking for advice on which Personal Trainer Courses to take. There are so many out there to choose from. We have put together some information below which we hope will help you when choosing your Personal Trainer Course.
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First of all you need to consider what sort of Personal Trainer Job you would like?
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Freelance - Working one on one with your own clients
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Employed - Working in a Health Club, Cruise Ship or Spa
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Gym or Mobile - Are you travelling to your Personal Training Clients
This is important as it may help you decide which is the best Personal Trainer Course as some of them will be better suited for one type of training over another. Also, these days it is important to be a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals and you can see their qualifications framework by visiting REPs .
Other things to consider when choosing your course include the following:
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Will my qualifications be valid for all employers?
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Will the personal training course give me the skills I need? - Practical and Theory?
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How much does the course cost?
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Are there flexible payments or funding available?
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Are the lecturers qualified and experienced?
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Is the course recognised by REP's?
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Is is residential or does it fit around my current job?
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How future proof are my qualifications when awarded?
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What knowledge will I have?
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Does it have a section to help me start my career or business?
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Does it cover Nutrition, Group Exercise, One on One Training, Theory and so on? - Ask for Prospectus.
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Where are the personal training courses held?
All these things need to be considered carefully in order to prevent you from simply leaping into any personal trainer courses. The following companies have been selected based on a review of their course structure and track record but there are loads out there. To see an approved list visit REPs Approved Courses Pages.
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