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Let’s Get moving! Training Your clients In The Great Outdoors…

Journey outside into the great outdoors with Sonya as she explains how to ensure training programs are appropriate for our clients; and have fun!

Journey outside into the great outdoors with Sonya as she explains how to ensure training programs are appropriate for our clients; and have fun!

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This course provides health and fitness professionals a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of running fitness programs outdoors. The course will cover appropriate use of outdoor spaces, legal permit requirements, weather considerations, equipment and more.

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify the key elements of a successful outdoor fitness training business
  • Reflect on the professional responsibilities and duty of care of the fitness trainer in managing clients
  • Outline training session planning and delivery options in the outdoor setting
  • Identify risk management procedures to consider in managing an outdoor fitness training business
  • Gain an understanding of local population demographics
  • Identify growing local health, fitness and community networks
  • Develop high-level communication and client referral skills to enable collaboration across sectors.

How you will be assessed

To complete the course and receive your certificate you need to complete the course material (videos, readings and activities), marking 90% of steps complete, and achieve a required grade on the final assessment at the end of the course.

The final assessment is a 10 question Multiple Choice Test which you must receive a score of 70% or above to pass. If you complete the course material and take notes you will be well prepared for the assessment.

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Personal Trainer's Toolkit: Build an Outdoor Fitness Business

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