This Diploma gains entry to REPs at level 3 (Personal Trainer) and, if the Level 4 back pain assessment is taken in addition, then traines will be registered at Specialist Level 4. Trainers also are qualified to work world-wide with specialist populations with the ACSM HFS.

The HFI International Elite Diploma includes the following courses and qualifications:

• Fast-track Level 3 Personal Trainer (Level 2 not required)
• HFI Effective Exercise Motivator
• HFI Effective Eating Behaviour Motivator
• Level 4 Exercise in the Management of Low Back Pain Home Study Programme (FREE online course only)
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT)
• ACSM Health Fitness Specialist (ACSM HFS)

Learners embark on the level 2 syllabus initially, take the online course+ 1-day practical or the  3-day workshop and then take the level 2 assessment. They may have already started the level 3 syllabus study depending on timings and dates. The process is a very flexible and smooth transition from level 2 to level 3 Personal Trainer allowing for fast-tracking if desired. Along the way, or at the end of the level 3, the HFI Exercise Motivator and HFI Eating Behaviour Motivator courses are taken which are 2 x 2-days. The Level 4 Exercise in the Management of Low Back Pain online course is taken. Then candidates take the ACSM Gold Standard workshop (2-days) followed at a convenient time by the ACSM CPT and the ACSM HFS assessments which are available anytime on-demand.

The result is a very well-rounded Personal Trainer with the equivalent of years of client interaction experience and skill to enable them to begin and maintain a successful personal training business. The addition of the ACSM CPT knowledge give that extra edge in terms of confidence and credentials which can be essential for a newly qualified level 3 Personal Trainer/Level 4 Specialist.

Who is this for?

Anyone 16 years or older. With a degree in sport/exercise science.

Course format options

In order to prepare for the Level 2 and 3 assessments and to develop the advanced motivator skills, the learning format options available are as follows:

• i) Theory home study course + 1-day practical workshop for level 2 and 3
• OR
• ii) 3-day FAST-TRACK PT.

There is one option required for the level 2 and one for the level 3.

• iv) 2 x 2-day Effective Motivator Workshops (one for exercise behaviour and one for eating behaviour)
• v) Home study Level 4 Back Pain Programme +
• vi) 2-day ACSM Gold Standard Workshop + 3 hour ACSM CPT assessment on-demand + 3.5 hour ACSM HFS assessment on-demand.