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HFI Guidance

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What is your current situation?
1. Sport Science Graduate
2. Newly qualified Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
3. Experienced Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
4. Freelance Trainer
5. Looking to enter the Industry as a Fitness Instructor

Being the Best

1.Are you a new Sport / Exercise Science Graduate?
We sometimes can place graduates in positions as fitness instructors as long as the practical instructing skills of the candidate are strong ie that they have had some hands on experience in this.
More commonly though, after graduating from university with a Bsc Sport or Exercise Science the candidate should take the ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Certification as the fitness qualification of choice for graduates. ACSM will set you, as a graduate, aside from other candidates who might have less thorough fitness qualifications. ACSM has a reputation that is second to none in the industry. Other qualifications are modelled on ACSM but no other meets the Gold Standard. ACSM will give you the applied knowledge and skills you need to become excellent fitness consultant/trainer. ACSM is the qualification which lead to the best and most lucrative clients and jobs.

2.Are you newly qualified with a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer qualification?
If you have an entry level fitness qualification, you can enter the industry as long as your practical instructing skills are strong. It is the same old story that employers want people with experience. So check your skills along side the job description on this site. If you think you measure up then apply using the online registration or send your cv and covering letter. Also you could look to enhance your credentials with the ACSM qualification. ACSM will set you aside from other people who might have less thorough or highly-regarded fitness qualifications. ACSM will give you the depth of knowledge and the practical skills you need and will lead to the best and most lucrative clients and jobs.

3.Are you an experienced Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer?
If you are currently a qualified fitness instructor/personal trainer, then register your C.V. with HFI and we will let you know about any more advanced positions we have. If you are also looking to enhance your credentials as a trainer, ACSM
Health/Fitness Instructor Certification will serve to upgrade your qualification and consolidate your knowledge and skills. ACSM will set you aside from other trainers in the industry who might have less thorough fitness qualifications. ACSM has a reputation that is second to none in the industry. ACSM training will allow you to be in total control of your decision making regarding what is best for your clients. With such a huge variety now of short fitness courses and workshops around it seems there is a need for trainers to be able to make their own mind up about what they are being told about specific exercise techniques and the fads that are around in the business. ACSM does this. You can learn from the experts who can give you the answers based on concrete evidence, allowing you to have a broader scope on things to be able to be confident with the decisions you make. When trainers reach this point, they can be as creative as they like with exercise knowing there clients are getting the best information. ACSM graduates often end up becoming leaders in the industry. Other qualifications are modelled on ACSM but no other meets the Gold Standard.

4.Freelance Personal trainers
Are you looking for personal training clients? Apply free now to our Find-Client-Service– enter name and address in application form including postcodes where you are available to train clients.

Name of Trainer
Public Liability   (name of company you are insured with)
Date your insurance expires:
First Aid Qualification Yes No training/first aid courses
If yes, expiry date
Address
Postcode

Postcodes where you can train clients

LONDON  W NW N E EC SE SW
                             
SOUTHERN ENGLAND TR PL EX TA TQ BA DT
SP PO BN RH GU TN ME
  BS BH SO CT RG SN    
                             
OUTER LONDON
HOME COUNTIES		 CR KT SM BR DA RM TW
SL UB HA WD IG EN SS
CM CO AL HP            
                             
OXFORD / EAST ANGLIA OX GL WR CV MK LU SG
CB IP NR PE NN        
                             
WALES NP CF SA SY LL LD HR
                             
MIDLANDS B LE DY WV WS TF ST
  DE NG LN                
                             
NORTH MIDLANDS M CW CH SK S L WA
WN BL OL HX HD WF LS
  DN HU IM                
                             
NORTH OF ENGLAND PR BB FY LA BD YO HG
DL TS                    
                             
NORTH NORTH ENGLAND CA DH SR NE DG TD    
                           

5. Are you looking to enter the Fitness Industry?
If this fitness industry is new to you and you are looking for guidance then contact HFI. There are a huge number of entry level qualifications which are marketed intensively to the public who might be considering becoming a fitness instructor/trainer. Many of these are not so highly regarded once you enter the industry. The ACSM is truly an "industry" qualification and it is known as the Gold Standard. The ACSM "Exercise Leader" is the entry level fitness instructor qualification with ACSM. This can be upgraded to the Personal Trainer qualification once within the industry. Entering the industry with a highly regarded "industry" award is the best start you could possibly have for your fitness career. Whether you are aiming to become employed by a club or becoming a freelance personal trainer, ACSM has a reputation that is second to none in the industry. ACSM will give you the depth of knowledge and the practical skills you need and will lead to the best and most lucrative clients and jobs.