Are you sporty and dream of turning your hobby into a career? You are certainly not alone, because many people with a private interest in sports and exercise would like to gain a foothold in the fitness industry. And it would certainly be worthwhile, because the industry is constantly growing and thus offers good prospects for the future. You can read about the opportunities for training in the fitness industry below!
Who offers apprenticeships?
There are several recognized training institutes in the fitness industry that offer many initial, continuing and advanced training courses as well as (dual) degree programs, including the IST Study Institutethe GluckerKollegthe IFAA (International Fitness Academy), SAFS & BETA (Educational Academy for Fitness, Career and Future), the Academy of Sports or the German University for Prevention and Health Management.
What kind of training is available?
There are many different types of training in the fitness industry and in a wide variety of areas: Body & Mind, Nutrition, functional training(Group) Fitness, indoor cycling, Medical Fitness or Personal Training - just to name a few areas. Most apprenticeships are even available nationwide. Here is a selection of apprenticeships you can take in the fitness industry:
Body & Mind
The German Pilates Association (DPV) offers training as a "DPV-Pilates-Trainer", while the IFAA offers the training "Fascia Pilates" is possible.
Nutrition
Both the IST-Studieninstitut ("B-License Sports Nutrition") as well as the Academy of Sports ("Nutritionist B-License"), the GluckerKolleg ("Nutritionist and Nutrition Therapist") as well as SAFS & BETA ("Nutrition Coach B-License") offer different trainings to become a nutritional consultant.
Functional Training
This form of training is becoming increasingly popular, and accordingly there are also more and more training opportunities in this area. The IST-Studieninstitut offers for example the training "A-License Athletic Training" and the IFAA "Functional Trainer". At Transatlantic Fitness you can take the "TRX Course"course.
Medical Fitness Training
Here you can study at the IST-Studieninstitut the "A-License Medical Fitness Training" and "Medical Fitness Coach" can be booked.
Fitness trainer
One of the most common training courses in the industry is probably that of fitness trainer, which is also offered at many training institutes. The following are some of the possibilities to become a fitness trainer:
- IST Study Institute: "B-License Fitness Training", "Sports and Fitness Training".
- Academy of Sports: "Fitness trainer Alicense", "Fitness Trainer B-License", "Specialist trainer for bodybuilding and weight training"
- German Fitness Instructors Association: "Fitness trainer A-License", "fitness trainerB-license
- SAFS & BETA: "Fitness trainerA-license".
- IFAA: "Fitness trainer basics".
- Meridian Academy: "Cardiofitness-Coach"
Personal Training
Personal Training is currently very popular and the demand is constantly growing. This training can be found at almost all institutes: SAFS & BETA and the Academy of Sports both offer the "Personal Trainer B-License" and the GluckerKolleg offers the "Personal Fitness Trainer License".
A EMS trainer is also a personal trainer - that's why GluckerKolleg also offers the "EMS License Trainer Level 1 and Level 2"can be attended.
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Sou have already successfully completed your training in the fitness industry and are now looking for a permanent job? Then take a look at our job board where you will find numerous job offers! If you are looking for personnel for your studio, you can also place an ad there yourself!
Editors fitnessmarkt.de (SIS)
Source: Trainer magazine supplement "Training courses at a glance
Published on: 5 July 2017