Advanced Exercise Coach.
Learn to coach in a working gym and become a globally accredited Personal Trainer.
The Advanced Exercise Coach course brings Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer training together in one programme. it is our combined course with substantial practical coaching. You'll learn the knowledge behind the effective training, then practice applying it with feedback from experienced coaches at Endeavour Gym. Our aim is simple: create graduates who can assess a client, build a sensible plan and coach it confidently.
Graduates can pursue work as freelance personal trainers or seek roles in personal training and semi-private coaching facilities.
Is this course for you?
You'll be an excellent fit if you:
~Care about helping other people improve their health & fitness.
~Want to learn how to assess, programme, and coach, rather than just collect a qualification.
~Can make time for the course, its assessments and practice between sessions.
~Are willing to take the feedback and put in the hours on the gym floor.
Module 1
Business administration & customer care.
Learn how to turn a first enquiry into a professional coaching relationship. You'll practice consultations, client screenings, communications, record keeping, and the basics of running a personal training business.
Topics
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Scope of practice.
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Critical Thinking.
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Client screening.
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Client consultation.
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Customer care.
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Communications.
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Advertising.
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Financials.
Module 2
Functional Anatomy.
Understand how the body moves and responds to exercise. you'll study the major body systems and biomechanics, then use that knowledge to make better coaching decisions on the gym floor.
Topics
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Cell Structure and function.
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Kinesiology & Biomechanics.
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The Skeletal System.
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The Muscular System.
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The Nervous System.
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The Endocrine System.
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The Cardiorespiratory system.
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Bioenergetics.
Module 3
Nutrition.
Learn the fundamentals of nutrition and hydration. How to discuss a clients eating habits, and how to give practical guidance that supports health and training goals. Further, understanding those key principles that under pin excellent nutrition, compliance.
Topics
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Lifestyle.
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Nutrition & hydration.
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Diet Template.
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Eating for performance.
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Healthy, sustainable nutrition.
Module 4
Mindset & coaching behaviour change.
Learn how to set useful goals, understand motivation and help clients stay engaged when progress is uneven. You'll practice conversations that turn good intentions into workable plans.
Topics
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Motivation.
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Modifying behaviour change.
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Goal setting.
Module 5
Fitness testing & assessment.
Learn to select, carry out and interpret relevant fitness tests. you'll use the results to establish a starting reference point, guide programming and review a clients progress.
Topics
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Assessment procedures.
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Speed training.
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Power training.
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Strength training.
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Muscular endurance training.
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Anaerobic power training.
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Aerobic capacity training.
Module 6
Training & Programming.
Build and coach programmes using resistance training, cardiovascular exercise and other gym equipment. You'll practice teaching exercises, adjusting them to the individual and progressing a plan over time.
Topics
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Anatomical adaptation.
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Hypertrophy training.
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Strength training.
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Modified Strongman training.
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Modified Olympic lifting.
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Kettlebell training.
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Suspension training.
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Conditioning Methods.
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for health.
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for sport.
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Module 7
Gym floor internship &
work experience.
Spend time inside Endeavour Gym observing experienced coaches and, where included in your placement, practicing supervised coaching. See how consultations, sessions and client relationships work in a busy training facility.
Topics
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The client experience.
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Shadowing a senior coach.
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Gym dynamics.
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Client engagement.
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Exercise implementation.
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Exercise evaluation.
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Your Case Study.
Full-Time Course Schedule 2027
TBC
Course Delivery
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This program is delivered over 9 weeks
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Mon-Fri: 8:30am- 15:00pm
One payment package.
€2500
Saving €500
Full price
€3000
Payment Plan
We can discuss flexible payment terms with prospective students.
Recognition.
REPS's Ireland recognition.
Endeavour Academy is a REPS's Ireland approved education provider for FITNESS INSTRUCTOR & PERSONAL TRAINER.
Graduates that successfully complete the relevant approved qualifications can apply to register with REPSs Ireland in the corresponding category. Registration is a separate step.
Part-Time Course Schedule 2027
January 2027.
Course Delivery
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This program is delivered over 16 weeks.
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Tuesdays & Thursday between 18:15pm & 21:15pm.
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Saturday between 8:30am & 15:00pm.
One payment package.
€2500.
Saving €500
Full part payment price
€3000.
Payment Plan
We can discuss flexible payment terms with prospective students.
Recognition.
REPS's Ireland recognition.
Endeavour Academy is a REPS's Ireland approved education provider for FITNESS INSTRUCTOR & PERSONAL TRAINER.
Graduates that successfully complete the relevant approved qualifications can apply to register with REPSs Ireland in the corresponding category. Registration is a separate step.
