People join the Academy from very different starting points. What they have in common is wanting more than an online certificate — they want the confidence to actually coach.
APPLY FOR THE NEXT INTAKECareer changes, returning to an old passion, building confidence and developing a deeper understanding of coaching.
“The in-person element has been really, really useful and much better than just sitting behind a computer screen and reading books.”
Katie came from the museum and heritage sector and used the course to explore a new career at 42. The hands-on sessions and chance to learn alongside other students helped give her the confidence to seriously consider coaching as a new direction.
“The best thing about the course for me has been a mixture of the in-person sessions and the sense of community.”
After leaving a 20-year career in marketing and communications, Laura realised she did not want to return to a life spent behind a desk and on Teams calls. Fitness had always interested her, and the Academy gave her a practical way to explore that interest as a new career while rebuilding her confidence in helping other people.
Building the confidence to take what he knows about training and apply it properly when coaching other people.
For Kev, the value of the Academy came from getting hands-on with the practical side of personal training. Rather than simply learning the theory, the course gave him regular opportunities to practise, develop his coaching approach and become more comfortable working with people on the gym floor.
Practical learning that helped turn knowledge into confidence.
For Anna, one of the biggest parts of the Academy was actually getting involved and practising the coaching rather than only learning theory. Working through the practical sessions helped build confidence in herself and made the process of coaching another person feel far more natural.
Understanding the why behind programming, periodisation and training techniques.
Matt wanted to go deeper than simply following workouts. Through the course he developed his understanding of areas such as periodisation, hypertrophy and exercise technique, giving him a stronger base for both his own training and the way he can support other people who want to improve.
No polished sales pitch. Hear directly from people who have been through the Academy and experienced the course for themselves.
If you've been thinking about turning your interest in fitness into something more, start with a conversation about the next Academy intake.
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