I Want To Do A Fitness Course But Don't Know Where To Start!

southernscouser

Serendipity_07 wrote: »

Hi SS

Why do you want tostudy in this arena. Is an area you would like to work in, or is it just for personal interest?

Just for personal interest really. I'm just fascinated by it all and would like to learn more.

lynsayjane

ss, all the instructors at our gym are ymca trained, if you are under 25 you can get funding through an hvq!?!! I spoke to the guy who does our training last time he was up (works through a company called central sports? might be worth a google) and he told me I'm too old think they are ageist!

alternatly I can send you all my anatomy and physiology notes from uni and you can try and make head or tail from them, tho I failed so maybe not the best plan (bear in mind I was studying zoology and they sent me into secnd year HUMAN anatomy and physiology grrrrr)

southernscouser

lynsayjane wrote: »

ss, all the instructors at our gym are ymca trained, if you are under 25 you can get funding through an hvq!?!! I spoke to the guy who does our training last time he was up (works through a company called central sports? might be worth a google) and he told me I'm too old think they are ageist!

I'm too old aswell then! :rolleyes:

nearlyrich

The info is on it's way as promised, I have recently developed an interest in fitness after a few years of not doing much exercise. I found a great little gym, more like personal training as only 4 or 5 people fit in at once so it's on appointment basis which works for me!

I hope you find what you are looking for.

southernscouser

Thanks nr, you're a star. :kisses3:

hypno06

calmspirit wrote: »

anyone for a therapy swap post?

xxxx

Oh yes, def up for therapy swap!!

If it is any use, SS, when I did my studying, I was able to pay in instalments on all my courses, including those at the local college, so it may be within reach.

Details of all local courses were at my local library where they have some sort of learning "shop".

And it doesn't really matter whether you want to do it for interest's sake, or as a possible career, as long as you enjoy it, you will get loads out of it.

Good luck x

lynsayjane

oh ss just remembered i saw at my local college that if you get benefits, including working tax credits, you get free/discounted courses. despite having hated my english night course think I might do summit else next year since it's free!

aah

Hi there
Is it fitness instructing you are insterested in. If so then the Register of Exercise Professionals has a site
http://www.exerciseregister.org/
that lists qualifications.

And if you are a trade union member you can get discount from first OU courses...

Best wishes

System

lynsayjane wrote: »

ss, all the instructors at our gym are ymca trained, if you are under 25 you can get funding through an hvq!?!! I spoke to the guy who does our training last time he was up (works through a company called central sports? might be worth a google) and he told me I'm too old think they are ageist!

alternatly I can send you all my anatomy and physiology notes from uni and you can try and make head or tail from them, tho I failed so maybe not the best plan (bear in mind I was studying zoology and they sent me into secnd year HUMAN anatomy and physiology grrrrr)

You could just send him your anatomy!:D

lynsayjane

lennymfo wrote: »

You could just send him your anatomy!:D

why do you insist on bringing ss down to your level mr mfo??? just because the first thing you think of is rude doesn't mean he has the same thoughts!


(though I think your probably right!)