Personal Trainer

Would you like to work as a (self-employed) certified Personal Trainer? The most comprehensive and complete Personal Trainer training programme from our training partner Start2Move is ideal for ambitious professional footballers who wish to work independently as certified Personal Trainers with a variety of client groups, addressing their specific concerns and/or requirements.

As a member of the VVCS, you are entitled to a 10% refund on your course fees; furthermore, you will receive an additional 10% discount on the total amount using a unique code. You can request this code via Arjan Ebbinge (06-42298097).

The Start2Move Personal Trainer Package

The Personal Trainer Package consists of four modules:

• Fitness Trainer A – NL Actief accredited
• Start2Move Personal Trainer
• Sport & Nutrition
• Personal Trainer Business

The Start2Move Personal Trainer Package:

• One of the most popular PT training courses in the Netherlands.
• Pass rate of over 95%.
• Strong reputation in the fitness industry, guaranteed quality.
• The course is continuously updated with the latest scientific insights.

For more information: https://www.start2move.nl/personal-trainer

Personal Trainer Package Study Programme

The four courses in the package consist of the following modules:

1. Fitness Trainer A

• Functional anatomy
• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Training Theory
• Behaviour and Behavioural Change in Training and Nutrition
• Client Guidance and Hospitality
• Injury Prevention and Treatment
• Nutrition and Sport
• Anti-Doping
• Preparation for the Practical Exam

1. Start2Move Personal Trainer

• Strength Training
• Cardio Training
• Anatomy & Biomechanics
• Practical Days

1. Sport and Nutrition

• Introduction, sports nutrition pyramid and research
• General nutrition
• Exercise and sport
• Exercise physiology, energy requirements and weight loss
• Nutrition before, during and after exercise
• Supplements and doping
• Nutrition, sport and health
• Sports nutrition for various age groups
• Eating disorders
• Supporting athletes in special situations
• The travelling athlete

1. Personal Trainer Business

• The business plan
• The entrepreneur
• The market
• SWOT analysis
• The marketing plan
• The business
• Budgets
• Administrative organisation
• Pitching

Learning objectives

• Apply functional anatomy and biomechanics to training and exercise.
• Understand exercise physiology and training theory and apply them effectively for various training goals.
• Recognise and coach behaviour and behavioural change in relation to training, nutrition and lifestyle.
• Provide professional client support and hospitality.
• Apply injury prevention and basic treatment during sports coaching.
• Integrate nutritional principles and sports nutrition into training and performance advice.
• Plan and supervise strength and cardio training for different target groups.
• Explain and apply the basic principles of anti-doping and supplement use.
• Support athletes in special situations, including age-specific advice and athletes travelling.
• Apply entrepreneurial skills, such as drawing up a business plan, marketing plan and budgets for a sports business.

Study options and study load

Fitness Trainer A:

• Building a portfolio and a 40-hour work placement, spread over the duration of the course (on average a few hours per week or every two weeks).
• Concludes with a theory and practical exam.

Start2Move Personal Trainer:

• No work placement, but various case studies as practical experience.
• Concludes with a theory exam and practical exam.

Sport and Nutrition:

• Concludes with a theory exam (and the option of a written assignment).

Personal Trainer Business

• Concludes with a theory exam.

You can choose from three study options

1. Self-study (Fully Online)

• All modules fully online via self-study (On Demand).
• Study load:
  • Fitness Trainer A: 170 hours
  • Start2Move Personal Trainer: 120 hours
  • Sport & Nutrition: 68 hours
  • Personal Trainer Business: 17 hours

1. Online Classroom + Practical Days on Location

• Fitness Trainer A: Theory section via self-study, supplemented by 4 online classroom lessons and 4 practical days on location.
• Start2Move Personal Trainer: Theory section via self-study, with 5 practical days on-site (including practical exam).
• Sport & Nutrition and Personal Trainer Business: Fully online via self-study.
• Study load:
  • Fitness Trainer A: 200 hours
  • Start2Move Personal Trainer: 160 hours
  • Sport & Nutrition: 68 hours
  • Personal Trainer Business: 17 hours

1. Classroom-based on-site

• Fitness Trainer A: 8 full days of lessons (theory and practical) on-site.
• Start2Move Personal Trainer: Theoretical component via self-study, with 5 practical days on-site (including practical exam).
• Sport & Nutrition and Personal Trainer Business: Entirely online via self-study.
• Study load:
  • Fitness Trainer A: 200 hours
  • Start2Move Personal Trainer: 160 hours
  • Sport & Nutrition: 68 hours
  • Personal Trainer Business: 17 hours

The content, placement requirements and assignments are the same for all options.

Teaching methods

You will learn the theory of the Personal Trainer course via:

• Tutor supervision or online lectures (for self-study).
• Textbooks & readers.
• Online learning environment e-Start with videos, study materials and learning methods.
• Webinars and interactive Q&A sessions.
• e-Quest practice tool with hundreds of practice questions.
• Interaction with fellow students and professionals via the Start2Move Community.
• Guidance from a career coach & mentor.
• Additional tools such as Virtuagym for practical applications.

Assessment and Certification

Fitness Trainer A:

• Upon completion of the theory and practical exams, you will receive the NL Actief diploma (formerly FitVak).

Start2Move Personal Trainer:

• You will receive a module certificate upon completion of each module.
• Upon passing all modules, you will receive the Personal Trainer Self-Study Certificate.
• If you pass the practical exam, you will receive the Start2Move-accredited Personal Trainer diploma.

Sport & Nutrition & Personal Trainer Business:

• Concludes with a multiple-choice test.
• If you pass, you will receive a Start2Move certificate for each module.

These diplomas and certificates together form the Personal Trainer Diploma.

With the Fitness Trainer A diploma, you can register with FitNed (Netherlands) and EREPS (Europe), which enhances your recognition as a fitness professional.

Costs

• Personal Trainer Self-Study Package =2.280 euros
• Personal Trainer Hybrid Package (online classroom + on-site) =2.880 euros
• Personal Trainer Package Fully On-site =2.980 euros

All prices include exam fees, books, guidance, online learning environment, community, Masterclasses, etc.

Optional: Fitness Trainer B (Self-study)

Would you like to obtain the NL Actief-accredited Fitness Trainer B diploma in addition to the Start2Move diploma? You can! For an additional fee of € 349, you’ll gain access to both Personal Trainer courses.

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