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Whether you're looking to teach freestyle group exercise or pre-choreographed programmes like Les Mills and Bokwa, our exercise to music courses are guaranteed to get you off on the right foot. With content and choreography created and delivered by some of the industry's leading instructors, this is your chance to learn from the best.
Take freestyle group exercise further with our ETM career packages. This is your direct route to exercise to music success. Expertly-delivered courses, cutting-edge learning and choreography content, interest-free payment plans and practical training at a nationwide venue.
Open the studio doors to the exciting world of freestyle group exercise to music with this ever-popular entry-level course. The Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor qualification gives you the tools to craft your own exciting and original brand of aerobic-style exercise.
Featuring two high-intensity practical weekends that are complemented by a wealth of online resources, it won’t be long before you’re making all the right moves for your ETM career.
This course also includes exclusive choreography from the world-renowned Kardy Laguda, and it’s a must-have if you plan on teaching pre-choreographed programmes like Les Mills, Insanity and Clubbercise, to name a few.
From £74 per month with our 0% interest-free payment plans
Open the studio doors to the exciting world of freestyle group exercise to music with this ever-popular entry-level course. The Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor qualification gives you the tools to craft your own exciting and original brand of aerobic-style exercise.
Featuring two high-intensity practical weekends that are complemented by a wealth of online resources, it won’t be long before you’re making all the right moves for your ETM career.
This course also includes exclusive choreography from the world-renowned Kardy Laguda, and it’s a must-have if you plan on teaching pre-choreographed programmes like Les Mills, Insanity and Clubbercise, to name a few.
It’s a fact that recovery and rest are important for mother and baby. Modern guidance has also stressed the importance of regular exercise and physical activity, both in the pre and postnatal stages.
The Level 3 Pre and Postnatal Instructor course is designed to equip fitness professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to develop safe and effective programmes for pre and postnatal clients.
To guide your learning, you’ll receive an extensive range of print and digital resources, including comprehensive training manuals, ongoing support from a dedicated tutor and an extensive range of online video lectures presented by a specialist midwife.
From £93 per month with our 0% interest-free payment plans
Open the studio doors to the exciting world of freestyle group exercise to music with this ever-popular entry-level course. The Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor qualification gives you the tools to craft your own exciting and original brand of aerobic-style exercise.
Featuring two high-intensity practical weekends that are complemented by a wealth of online resources, it won’t be long before you’re making all the right moves for your ETM career.
This course also includes exclusive choreography from the world-renowned Kardy Laguda, and it’s a must-have if you plan on teaching pre-choreographed programmes like Les Mills, Insanity and Clubbercise, to name a few.
This is the industry’s most popular entry-level qualification and while being a gym instructor is a rewarding job in its own right, this course is a must-have if you have plans for becoming a personal trainer.
The Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate is a foundational course that is designed to teach the ropes. On completion, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan and teach a variety of gym-based exercises. You’ll learn how to programme exercise, deliver inductions and provide expert fitness advice to your clients.
To support you on this gym instructor journey, we provide you with a wealth of learning resources including online video lectures, detailed training manuals, mock exams, online workbooks and more.
From £130 per month with our 0% interest-free payment plans
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Enquire todayHere's a detailed breakdown of our ETM career packages including course content, extras and exclusives, venues for practical training and payment options.
The Essentials package is exactly what you need to launch a career in freestyle aerobics. There are no entry requirements, so if you’re new to ETM or the industry in general, it’s the perfect first step. The package contains the Level 2 Exercise to Music instructor course and it’s delivered via a blend of home study learning and practical attendance at a nationwide venue. We have over ten centres to choose from and our flagship venues include London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Newcastle.
Throughout your exercise to music journey, you’ll be able to contact your dedicated Learner Support Tutor via phone or email. The amount of support you receive is unlimited and they will be on hand to answer any burning questions, from anatomy and physiology to structuring your first exercise to music class.
We also provide 24/7 access to LES, our innovative Learner Engagement System. Here you’ll be able to access hours of exclusive video lectures, practise quizzes and other resources. LES works hand in hand with the bespoke hard copy manuals you’ll receive in the post and be able to access via the HFE app.
Becoming a leading exercise to music instructor takes a little than just knowing your box steps and half jacks. The Essentials package has been designed to give you all skills and knowledge you need to succeed. The following isn’t the full picture by any means, but it’ll give you an idea about what you’re going to encounter:
Kardy Laguda uses his trademark high energy and unique style to perform 12 new and original pieces of choreography that are guaranteed to make your classes unforgettable.
HFE graduates benefit from 50% off Instruct Plus or Instruct Advanced membership which includes music downloads, discounts on events and training, and more.
The course is over but support continues, we're here to offer 12 months ongoing exercise to music career advice as and when you need it.
Using CV Connect is as simple as uploading your CV, selecting employers in your area and pressing send.
Graduates are entitled to discounted CIMSPA membership which gives you easy access to a range of benefits including free CPD, exclusive learning resources, industry recognition and status, and much more.
Our Specialist Exercise to Music career package is designed for those instructors looking to get more people moving. We’ve combined the Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification with the Level 3 Pre and Postnatal Exercise Instructor course. Not only will you be able to design your own choreography and teach freestyle aerobics, but you’ll also have the knowledge and awareness to tailor classes for pre and postnatal clients.
As with the Essentials package you’ll be given access to all the learning materials and support you’ll need to really excel. This includes a dedicated Learner Support Tutor, access to LES and bespoke hard copy and digital manuals. To guide your pre and postnatal studies, we’ve created a series of innovative video lectures presented by a registered midwife.
The Specialist career package contains everything you get with Essentials, plus you’ll be given the opportunity to expand your knowledge about pregnancy:
To guide your learning and to really bring the pre and postnatal course to life, we’ve created a series of video lectures presented by a highly experienced, registered midwife.
Kardy Laguda uses his trademark high energy and unique style to perform 12 new and original pieces of choreography that are guaranteed to make your classes unforgettable.
HFE graduates benefit from 50% off Instruct Plus or Instruct Advanced membership which includes music downloads, discounts on events and training, and more.
The course is over but support continues, we're here to offer 12 months ongoing exercise to music career advice as and when you need it.
Using CV Connect is as simple as uploading your CV, selecting employers in your area and pressing send.
Graduates are entitled to discounted CIMSPA membership which gives you easy access to a range of benefits including free CPD, exclusive learning resources, industry recognition and status, and much more.
Our Professional career package is the ultimate in Level 2 fitness qualifications. With the Level 2 Exercise to Music and Level 2 Gym Instructor courses coming together, both the gym floor and the studio are yours. Another benefit of this package is that there are no entry requirements, so you could be teaching freestyle aerobics classes and designing programmes for clients in as little as 14 weeks.
For maximum flexibility, both courses take advantage of blended learning which combines a period of home study and practical attendance at a leading nationwide health club, gym or leisure centre. To make sure you get the most of the experience we’ll provide you with bespoke hard copy and digital manuals and 24/7 access to our online Learner Engagement System.
You’ll benefit from unlimited support from a dedicated Learner Support Tutor. Via phone or email, they’ll be able to guide your learning, provide a wealth of revision tips and answer any questions you have along the way.
The Professional career package gives you access to everything included with Essentials as well as adding a range of gym-based knowledge and content:
Kardy Laguda uses his trademark high energy and unique style to perform 12 new and original pieces of choreography that are guaranteed to make your classes unforgettable.
HFE graduates benefit from 50% off Instruct Plus or Instruct Advanced membership which includes music downloads, discounts on events and training, and more.
The course is over but support continues, we're here to offer 12 months ongoing fitness instructor career advice as and when you need it.
Using CV Connect is as simple as uploading your CV, selecting employers in your area and pressing send.
Graduates are entitled to discounted CIMSPA membership which gives you easy access to a range of benefits including free CPD, exclusive learning resources, industry recognition and status, and much more.
Join our exercise to music graduates working with some of the world's leading gyms and health clubs.
From entry requirements to learner support, we've answered the most frequently asked questions about our exercise to music courses.
Whether you're focusing on a career creating and delivering your own choreography or mastering branded concepts like Les Mills, becoming a leading exercise to music instructor requires a few things. Firstly, you need to ensure you have the right qualities, both personally and professionally. Each and every class you deliver will require you to be a leader, be confident, observant, creative and above all else, passionate about helping others.
Getting qualified is another important part of the journey. Freestyle aerobics is an incredibly diverse and exciting area of fitness and it actively welcomes newcomers. To kick-start things, you'll need the Level 2 Exercise to Music course. This is the perfect introduction to planning choreography-based exercise, creating safe and effective ETM lessons and developing your knowledge of concepts such as body conditioning and MSE.
With HFE, the course can be completed standalone or combined with others to form a career package. It's here you can blend Level 2 Exercise to Music with other courses such as Level 3 Pre and Postnatal and Level 2 Gym Instructor. We also offer a range of extras and exclusives including 50% Pure Energy membership, choreography from the legendary Kardy Laguda, access to CV Connect and much more.
If you're keen to take a deep look into what it takes to launch your career, we've produced a Become an Exercise to Music Instructor career guide covering essential qualifications, career opportunities and more.
To give you the best possible experience when you study your Level 2 Exercise to Music course, we've partnered with some of the UK's best-equipped clubs to help deliver our practical training. We use the likes of David Lloyd, Bannatyne and others to ensure you have maximum choice and flexibility during your studies.
We currently run our ETM courses at over 10 venues across England and Wales and some of our flagship centres include Newcastle, York, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London. A full list of our venues can be found on our Exercise to Music Venues and Locations page.
To help you on the day, we've provided all the information you might need including a breakdown of each venue's facilities, accommodation, accessibility, refreshments and any offers and discounts available.
Each and every one of learners is unique and will approach their studies at a different pace and we've actually structured our exercise to music courses to reflect this. Some students will require more support, particularly if they're brand new to fitness, while others may require a little less.
It is only a guideline but we typically see students complete the Level 2 Exercise Instructor course in 6-8 weeks. If you're thinking about enrolling onto the Specialist or Professional career packages then gaining the additional qualifications will understandably take a little more time.
Ultimately, whether you're a student who's naturally academic or someone who feels they need a little more guidance, we provide all the learning resources and unlimited tutor support you need to be able to pass your course.
If you're interested in learning more about the structure of our exercise to music to courses, please contact our Careers Team via phone or email and they'll be able to provide you with a comprehensive study guide.
Our learning resources and course content has been created by some of the fitness industry's most experienced instructors, trainers and professionals. We provide ourselves on delivering a world-class exercise to music experience that you just simply won't find anywhere else.
This all starts from the moment you enrol. You'll be assigned a dedicated Learner Support Tutor who is available Monday - Friday via phone or email. Their support is unlimited and no question is genuinely too big, small or complex. To assist you with your home study learning, you'll also receive bespoke hard copy and digital manuals, and 24/7 access to LES (Learner Engagement System).
LES is a truly innovative system and at your fingertips will be hours of video lectures, practise quizzes and workbooks, everything you need to bring your exercise to music course to life.
We want to make things as affordable and simple as possible when it comes to our exercise to music courses and career packages, so we have two options for you.
Firstly, if you're in a position to pay for everything upfront, we'll give you a 5% discount on the total amount. Secondly, we have an incredibly flexible 6-month payment plan available. It's 0% interest and you can secure your place for as little as £100. After all, it's just six months of low payments.
While other providers may tout they offer guaranteed interviews and jobs, it's not a practice we've ever engaged. We want you to be in full control of your exercise to music career rather than boxed in by choices someone else has made for you.
Instead of promising to get you employment, something that can't ever be actually guaranteed, we've created CV Connect. This highly innovative and exclusive platform puts you in direct contact with the UK's biggest mainstream and independent gyms, health clubs, boutique studios and leisure centres.
Essentially, from the moment you qualify, we'll unlock access to CV Connect within LES. All you need to do is upload your CV, complete with your new exercise to music qualification, find employers in your area and apply directly. It really is that simple. The likes of Pure Gym, Fitness First, JD Gyms, David Lloyd and many, many more are waiting for qualified instructors like you.
It used to be the case that exercise to music and general group aerobics classes didn’t always have the mass appeal and mainstream popularity that they do now. You’d often find a studio’s timetable filled with LBT (Legs, Bums and Tums) and other similarly generic programmes. It was perfectly fine for some, particularly if you were a fan of Lycra, but not everyone.
Nowadays regardless of gender, background and ability level, there is an exercise to music programme for you. This has largely been aided by the meteoric rise of branded programmes like Les Mills and Beachbody, but freelance instructors who create their own choreography and deliver classes have certainly played their part.
So, if you want to be at the forefront of delivering exciting, high-energy classes, online or in-person, where do you start? The simple answer is with the Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor course. It’s the perfect entry-level experience for those who are brand new to ETM or group exercise in general. It’s CIMSPA approved as well as a being an internationally-recognised qualification. Once qualified, nothing is stopping you from hiring your own studio, creating your own choreography and launching the next big thing in aerobics and group exercise.
The Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification is also a must-have if you’re looking to upskill and get involved with branded programmes. Additional training and licence fees may apply but ETM paves the way to teach Les Mills (BODYBALANCE, BODYATTACK, BODYPUMP etc) and Beachbody (Insanity, P90x, Pi Yo etc). Exercise to music is also a prerequisite for the increasingly popular pole fitness.
Our exercise to music courses are delivered via the blended learning model which combines a period of home study combined with practical weekend attendance and assessments. Venues are available nationwide including Manchester, London, Dudley, Nottingham, Durham and Cardiff. To guide you along, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support, access to LES (Learner Engagement System), bespoke hard copy and digital manuals and exclusive choreography from international instructor Kardy Laguda.
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