Courses
Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
This qualification is intended for those who assess (or wish to assess) vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (e.g. classroom or training environment).
Menopause Practitioner
By completing this qualification, learners will gain the essential underpinning knowledge to be able to adapt exercise and fitness sessions to ensure they are inclusive for individuals transitioning through the menopause.
Gym Instructor and Personal Training (Combined)
This qualification is for those people who would like a career as a Personal Trainer, but don’t have any previous Fitness Instructor qualifications.
Gym Instructor
The gym instructor course is our entry-level gym-based qualification. If you want to work in a gym and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan and deliver gym-based exercise sessions to a variety of clients, then this course is for you.
The full name of the qualification you'll receive upon completion is a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing which is accredited with the world-renowned awarding organisation YMCA Awards. Once qualified you'll be able to take your certificate to any gym manager or owner and offer your services with confidence that you've got the competency needed to do the job.
Personal Training Course
Learn the skills, knowledge and experience you need to provide personal training on a one-to-one basis.
Exercise Referral
Would you like the skills and knowledge to be able to help people with pre-existing medical conditions exercise safely and effectively? A Diploma in Exercise Referral will give you the knowledge you need.
Pilates
Our pilates instructor course provides you with all the skills, knowledge and confidence you'll need to deliver quality pilates sessions in the industry.
Whether you're already a qualified fitness coach and want to add to your services or have decided on a change of career, our course can support you.
Level 3 and Level 4 Massage (Combined)
This course option combines both our Level 3 Performance Massage and Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy courses.
You'll attend each course individually and once both courses are complete you'll receive two separate certificates. This combined option simply makes the courses more affordable with a reduction in price due to your commitment to both courses.
Performance Massage - Level 3
The Performance Massage course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to massage clients for preparation and recovery from strenuous activities.
If you're already a holistic massage therapist, a personal trainer or a sports coach, this is perfect for you to add another service to your business offer.
It will help your clients with pre, post and inter-event muscle maintenance and restoration, the course gives you all the fundamental massage skills needed to support clients.
“The SMA is delighted to see the lead that YMCA has taken in writing new qualifications that align education and the practical skills required in our industry” — Yvonne Blake Chair of SMA, vice-chair of GCMT
Sports Massage - Level 4
The qualifications full title is YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (soft tissue dysfunction).
Gaining this certificate in sports massage therapy means you can treat your current clients, and build your own practice treating other gym-goers and members of the public suffering from muscle dysfunction.
Kinesiology Taping
The kinesiology taping course is perfect for all level 3 and 4 sports massage therapists, it provides you with the additional skill set of incorporating kinesiology tape into your treatment for clients.
Nutrition - Level 4
Our Level 4 Nutrition course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to apply reliable, evidence-based nutrition science and healthy eating guidelines.
The full title of this qualification is YMCA Awards Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Nutrition for Health, Weight Management, and Sports Performance.
The content covered in this qualification is shared across the three areas listed: health, weight management and sports nutrition.
Strength and Conditioning - Level 4
Our Level 4 Strength and Conditioning (S & C) course has been designed by UK Strength and Conditioning (UKSCA) accredited coaches. The course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be able to competently deliver S & C with athletes from both individual and team sports.
Group Indoor Cycling
Group indoor cycling is a great group activity and a lot of fun to teach. In this course we give you the knowledge you need to be able to lead a successful session.
Foundations of S & C - Level 2 (Online)
***THIS IS A FULLY ONLINE COURSE***
This YMCA Awards Level 2 Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) course will start your journey towards working in the strength and conditioning industry. It is the entry-level qualification needed to work in a gym in a strength and conditioning capacity.