Education for Fitness Professionals

PERSONAL TRAINING

Our courses have been created by our team of highly qualified and experienced personal trainers with over 30 years’ experience between them. They know what it takes to become a successful and knowledgeable fitness professional and Create PT’s courses include all the tools required to get there.

Not only will you learn all the industry requirements covering nutrition, anatomy & physiology, programme design and more. We go into loads of extra detail to help make you the best PT possible.

We’ll help you write a business plan and teach you the business and sales skills you’ll need to build a thriving PT business & hit your financial targets. You'll learn how to apply the practical skills required to be a great PT, from correcting deadlift form to motivating an uninspired client to writing a detailed training programme and everything in between.

Learn at your own pace on your own terms via our innovative online learning platform and rest assured that a tutor will always be
just a call or e-mail away to answer all your questions. Unlock a new career in fitness and say hello to a new life of job satisfaction and happiness.

If you’re ready to embark on a new career in fitness, we’re here to help. A life full of working on your own time and doing what you love awaits and we can’t wait to help you get started.

LEARNER TIMELINE

Timelines

The Create PT online learning platform enables you to work at your own pace. Our tutors are on hand 7 days a week to mark your work and provide support. Assignments will be marked with feedback within 48 hours, and you can expect an answer to support requests usually within an hour.

If you’re balancing the qualification with working a full time job like most people, then you should expect to complete the course in 4 – 5 months.

If you can dedicate more time to studying, the fastest you could complete the course is around 6 - 8 weeks.

LEARNER EXPERIENCE

Online learning

Create PT is an intuitive online learning platform for new, aspiring, and existing members of the professional fitness community, accredited by the highest awarding and globally recognised organisation: Active IQ.

Create PT’s unique position as a digital first learning platform means that anyone, regardless of geographical location, can receive the highest standard of fitness qualification anywhere in the world via your computer or mobile device, 24/7 on your own terms and in your own time. And of course, there’s always a helpful, friendly tutor with years of experience on hand to help.

Learning support

Support for our students is continuous and thorough and comes in the form of regularly scheduled zoom meetings or phone calls,

messenger and email correspondence with your tutor. You'll receive personalised video feedback from a tutor for any work that
needs changes/improvement.

Throughout the course there are a mixture of pre-recorded and live webinars with Q&A sessions on key topics. If you need any additional support at any point just contact us and a tutor will arrange a call.

Don't just take our word for it, we recently won the "Customer Service Excellence" Award, and our learner reviews speak for themselves.

POST QUALIFICATION

Once completed the learning does not stop. The qualification we provide is the foundation upon which you can build a career in fitness, however there is still so much to learn. Whether you choose to specialise in a particular type of client or training approach, or deepen your knowledge of programme design or nutrition, we’d thoroughly recommend continuing your learning.

We can help - Whatever route you want to go down we can help. We have partnerships with the majority of the leading gyms in the country and can guarantee you an interview, we employ a full time in-house recruiter who can help find you a suitable role once qualified. If you're planning on going self-employed or online, we can also help you every step of the way.

Career Options

Once qualified there are so many options available to you...

Employed in a gym - This is the obvious starting point for most newly qualified PT's. You have the guaranteed income of a wage for the hours you work, the club should provide additional training, and they'll help you grow your client base. In return you'll receive a % of your PT income rather than the whole lot, usually between 30 - 70% depending on the gym.

Self-employed - You can work self-employed in a gym, in this case you would expect to pay a rent to the club anywhere from £100 - £1200 depending on the gym, and you keep 100% of the income. Alternatively you can work self-employed from your home gym, traveling to people, in parks etc.

Online coach - This is growing in popularity, due to technology advancements making it better & easier, and peoples personal preferences as coaches & athletes evolving. As an online coach you have the flexibility of working when and where you want, but don't assume it is easy, it takes a lot of work to build an online client base. It is often a great complement to doing in-person PT, giving you multiple sources of income.

Other options - PT can be a great side hustle instead of a full time job, a way for you to earn some extra cash on top of your main income. You can add to this by teaching classes, bootcamps, Crossfit or any other group fitness format.

Additional courses

Level 3 UKSCA Diploma in Strength & Conditioning We have partnered with YGSP, a UKSCA approved strength & conditioning specialist to offer this course.

Strength & conditioning courses in the UK are governed by the UKSCA. If you are not aware of the UKSCA, they are the UK Strength & Conditioning Association. They govern S&C within the UK & are globally recognised as the world leaders in this field. A UKSCA recognised qualification is the gold standard within S&C.

You will find many S&C courses available, some with very good content, but you will not find any other Diplomas that are UKSCA endorsed.
Our course aims to provide aspiring coaches with a knowledge of strength and conditioning and evidence-based practice. The theoretical and practical knowledge gained upon completion of the course ensures our graduates have a greater understanding of the performance training process in its entirety, allowing evidence-based S&C to be applied within real world practice. Our course is delivered over six practical workshop days, in conjunction with a case study and reflective practice distance learning process, completed via our online learning platform. Upon successful completion, learners will gain a UKSCA L3 S&C Trainer Diploma, UKSCA Membership and lifetime access to multiple additional learning short courses and resources, therefore ensuring a continuation of learning and professional development.

What’s included?

• Two in-person foundational movement practical workshops days

• Two in-person strength-based training practical workshops days
• Two in-person summative practical coaching assessments
• The completion of a real-world athlete and sport analysis
• The design / coaching of a real world 12-week periodised programme • Embedded ongoing self-reflective coaching practice throughout

• Final summative presentation and online assessment • 5 x additional S&C focused CPD courses

Your UKSCA accredited tutor will be on hand throughout the course to provide support & guidance to help you develop as the best S&C coach possible.

Pricing
£1250
Payment plans available up to 24 months interest free

Packages
Level 3 PT + S&C - £2000 (normally £2350) Includes mental health course + 3 CPDs

Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

Sports massage therapy is an excellent and rewarding career choice in itself, or you could combine it with your personal training business and offer sports massage to your PT clients.

Upon completion of this course you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of soft tissue dysfunction, anatomy & physiology in relation to sports massage, and be able to apply a range of sports massage techniques such as petrissage, effleurage, tapotement in a settings such as pre and post event and maintenance massages.

We offer two options for this course. Either fully online for those that prefer the flexibility of online learning. Or if you’d benefit from some in-person teaching, the second option includes 3 in-person workshops that can also be attended by Zoom if travel is not practical for you.

What’s included?
Foundation - All learning is completed online with as much feedback and support as needed via email & live & pre-recorded webinars. Practical

guidance is provided via live & pre-recorded webinars. Practical assessments carried out in person in Essex.

All-Inclusive - Everything included in the Foundation tier with the addition of 3 x in-person or live video practical workshops.

Workshop topics:

• Postural/movement assessment + lower limb massage techniques • Upper limb massage techniques + aftercare/rehab
• Scenarios & role play - pre/post/maintenance massage

Pricing Foundation - £1200

All-inclusive - £1600
Payment plans available up to 24 months interest free

Packages
Foundation PT + Massage - £1600 (normally £2000)

All-inclusive PT + Massage - £2400 (normally £3200)

Includes mental health & pre/post natal course + 5 CPDs & 3 x sports massage workshops

Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Nutrition Coaching

At level 4 your learning is really taken up a notch. Level 2 is the equivalent to GCSE, Level 3 to A-Level and Level 4 to degree, and this is clearly evident in this course. The depth of understanding you’ll have of nutrition and how to coach clients is unrivalled.

This course is ideal for coaches who want to upskill and become a nutrition coach, those wanting a new career in nutrition coaching, or those wishing to increase their nutrition knowledge to a very high level.

The course will be taught by our in-house nutrition expert who will be on hand to help 7 days a week. You can expect intuitive online learning with video guides on tricky topics and as much help and support as you need throughout.

What’s included?

• Master the anatomy, physiology and endocrinology of nutrition • Practically use your knowledge with a diverse array of clients

• Be able to assess clients effectively and efficiently
• Learn how to properly monitor consistency and adherence with clients • Get the confidence and competence to coach others
• Study around work and home life, in your own time
• Certified Level 4 Qualification through Active IQ
• 100% online flexible learning
• Regular webinars & Q&A sessions with expert tutors

Pricing

£1875
Payment plans available up to 24 months interest free

Packages
Foundation PT + Nutrition - £2500 (normally £2675) All-inclusive PT + Nutrition - £3000 (normally £3475)

Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults - £199

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to design and adapt programmes to meet the needs of older adults.

Instructing Circuit Sessions - £100

The aim of this qualification is to give learners an understanding of the key concepts of circuit training and how technology can be used in circuit sessions.

Instructing Kettlebell Sessions - £100

The aim of this qualification is to give learners an understanding of the key concepts of kettlebell training and how technology can be used in kettlebell sessions.

Instructing Boxing/Padwork for Fitness - £100

Learners will be taught how to safely & effectively hold pads for a client and perform a range of punches and combinations. Plus how to plan & deliver a 1-2-1 and group padwork session.

Overcoming Gym Injuries - Spinal - £75
It can be so frustrating as a personal trainer to lose a client due to an injury, often it is unnecessary for them to stop training altogether.

You need to know as a fitness professional how to help rehabilitate and manage their injuries so they can keep training, and when it is something that should be referred to the professionals.

Overcoming Gym Injuries – Upper Limb - £75 Overcoming Gym Injuries - Lower Limb - £75

Essentials MEMBERSHIP

Join for free

Once qualified you may find yourself overwhelmed with how much there is to do. Our Essentials membership has been designed by our team who have “been there and done it”to help make your life easier.

You’ll get access to a range of tools and resources designed to help you build the most successful PT business you can.

Included in Essentials Membership:

• Workout programmes • Diet plans • Education • Interview prep • Fitness testing tools • Recipe books • Welcome packs • Social media templates • Discounts

Save Time

There are a ton of time saving resources for use with clients or for yourself to save you doing the work. Templates for ParQ, screening questionnaire,
client consultation, client agreements and more. Help with branding, accounting, sales, retention and loads more.

Community

Join our growing community of like-minded fitness professionals. You’ll be able to bounce ideas off your peers, ask experts for advice, find job roles, buy and sell equipment & more. All hosted on our Discord server, you’ll have access to the first fitness community of its kind.

Add Value

We help you add tons of value to your services, meaning you can either charge more or have USP’s over your competitors. Nutrition guides and healthy recipe books with macro breakdowns, a huge library of training plans and exercises and more.

You’ll also get discounts on a range of partners we work with including clothing, supplements, equipment, software and more.

Pro MEMBERSHIP

If you want to level up your PT game then our Pro Membership is for you.

It includes all the awesome resources of the Essentials membership plus the following:

Free MyPTHub account - usually £49/month

MyPTHub is the market leading PT software. It gives you a whole suite of tools at your fingertips to manage your entire business. In- cluding meal plans, training programmes, billing, emails, diary, chat and loads more.

It is normally £49 per month, but it is included in our Pro Membership for £35 per month. So even if you’re not interested in any other features, the membership is worth it just for this.

Monthly call with a coach

Unlimited CPD (Continual Professional Development)

As a PT you should not stop learning once qualified. The Pro Membership includes unlimited access to our entire bank of CPD, giving you continued access to industry leading education for just £35 per month

With courses ranging from dealing with common gym injuries, to accounting for fitness professionals, to ketogenic dieting, we have something for everyone. Book in a monthly 1 to 1 call with one of our coaches to discuss anything you need help with. It may be fitness or nutrition related, you may want help with how to sell your services, you may need help managing overwhelm or you may just need someone to hold you accountable to hit your goals each month. Whatever you need, our coaches have been there and will be a supportive shoulder to lean on.