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FITNESS COURSES

IQ Lifestyle provide the largest selection of fitness education qualifications in UAE.  The courses listed are upcoming but if you do not see the course or specialisation you are interested in, please contact us so we can schedule dates.

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Group rates for 3 or more trainers are also available.

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SPECIAL OFFER RATES FOR EARLY BOOKING

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The levels shown on our courses are levels given by OFQUAL, who accredit the qualifications in England and these courses are awarded through the globally renowned awarding body Focus Awards UK.  They are also approved by REPS UAE so they can be potable in other countries.

Please note that the dates shown are the mandatory dates.  Some courses may require additional dates depending on the background of the student.

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Subjects offered include Personal Training; Pilates; Gym; Special populations; Aqua fitness; Medical referrals, Group Fitness, Strength and Conditioning; Nutrition; Sports Massage,; Leadership; Education and more.

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Weight Trainer
Focus Logo award
Approved Provider

Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training (RQF)
REPS UAE Entry-level (Category A) / 20 REPS UAE points (no pre-requisite)
Enrolling for February & March 2025 (can start within 3 months)

Venue locations:
ABU DHABI
Cobra Fitness (Al Bandar)

OR
DUBAI

Fidelity Fitness Club (JLT)
and
Johnson Health Tech (DIP 2)

 

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approved provider

Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training (RQF)
Contact Vanquish on
+968 9614 8486 for more information or to book

Starts 23 February 2025
Vanquish
Muscat
Sultanate of Oman

Pilates Practice on a Reformer

Level 4 Diploma in Pilates on Mat and Apparatus - Ball & Reformer (EQF)
REPS UAE Entry-level (Category F) / 20 REPS UAE points (no pre-requisite)
7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15 & 16 February 2025
One Fit Gym
JVT
Dubai

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KORCE ®
10 REPS UAE points
3 & 4 March 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

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BOOSTAR ®
12 REPS UAE points
5 & 6 March 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

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BOXERCISETM
8 REPS UAE points
8 March 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

 

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Recovery series (in partnership with Precision Wellness)
REPS UAE points below
9 March - Reading and Interpreting Bloodwork (6 CPD points)
10 March - Red Light Therapy (6 CPD points)
11 March - Hyperbaric Oxygen Training (6 CPD points)
23 March - Hydrogen Inhalation Therapy (3 CPD points)
24 March - Cold Water Immersion (6 CPD points)

Precision Wellness
Dubai Science Park
Dubai

Chicken Shish Kebab
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Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance (RQF)
16 REPS UAE points
18,19, 25 & 26 March 2025
(12pm-3pm GST)

Virtual

 

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Sound Healing for Fitness Professionals (in partnership with The XI Theory)
8 REPS UAE points (no-pre-requisite)
12 April 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

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Kinesio Therapeutic Taping (in partnership with Teach Me Physio)
5 REPS UAE points (no-pre-requisite)
17 April 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

Zumba Fitness Class
Focus Logo award
Approved Provider

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music) (RQF)
REPS UAE Entry-level (Category D) / 20 REPS UAE points (no pre-requisite)
25, 26 & 27 April 2025

Location tbc
Dubai


 

Core Fitness
Focus Logo award
Approved Provider

Level 2 Certificate in Group Training (RQF)
REPS UAE Entry-level (Category C) / 20 REPS UAE points (no pre-requisite)
25, 26 & 27 April 2025

Location tbc
Dubai


 

Adult Students
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Level 3 Award in Education & Training (RQF)
Open for trainers who will become tutors only
29 April, 8 & 13 May 2025
Virtual
 

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Master of Ceremonies - Sports & Fitness (Talent Management programme in partnership with Steve Moore)
10 REPS UAE points (no-pre-requisite)
3,10,17 & 24 May 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

Massage Therapy
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Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF)
16 REPS UAE points
9, 16 & 23 May 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

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Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling (RQF)
10 REPS UAE points
11 May 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

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Active Menopause (in partnership with Sharon James Coaching)
7 REPS UAE points (no-pre-requisite)
18 May 2025
Location tbc
Dubai

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CPD 4 points

Introduction to Breathwork
In partnership with Strength and Conditioning Education and Flo2
4 REPS UAE points (no pre-requisite)
ONLINE
Start any time
 

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Youth Strength and Conditioning Coach
In partnership with Strength and Conditioning Education
16 REPS UAE points (no pre-requisite)
ONLINE

Start any time

BEST FITNESS CERTIFICATE

OTHER COURSES OFFERED:

FOCUS AWARDS (OFQUAL / REPS UAE APPROVED)

Level 2 Award in Delivering Circuit Sessions (14 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 2 Award in Delivering Suspension Training Sessions
(10 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 2 Award in Delivering Kettlebells Sessions

(10 CPD points) (RQF)
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Level 2 Award in Delivering Padwork Sessions
(10 CPD points) (RQF)
 
Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling
(10 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Group Fitness)
(20 CPD points/Entry-level) (RQF)


Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym-based Exercise
(20 CPD points/Entry-level) (RQF)

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children)
(20 CPD points/Entry-level) (RQF)


Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
(16 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 3 Diploma in Delivering Pilates Sessions (20 CPD points/Entry-level) (RQF)

Level 3 Award in Developing Pre and Post-Natal Exercise
(16 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 3 Award in Developing Exercise for Older Adults
(16 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
(16 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy for Sports
(16 CPD points/No pre-requisite) (RQF)

Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
(16 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 4 Certificate for Advanced Personal Trainers
(16 CPD points) (RQF)

Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
(20 CPD points/Entry-level) (RQF)


Management, education and other certifications
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (RQF)
 
Level 3 Award in Education & Training (RQF)

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocationally-Related Achievement (RQF)

Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management (RQF)

The Art of Presentation (7 CPD points)

Kinesio Therapeutic Taping (with Teach Me Physio) (5 CPD points)

Sound Healing for Fitness Professionals (with XI Theory) (8 CPD points)

Mobility for Movement and Injury Prevention (8 CPD points)

Active Menopause - Menopause education and holistic training for Personal Trainers
(7 CPD points)

 
GAYO FITNESS AND SPORTS ACADEMY
(E-REPS) PARTNER COURSES
Pilates on Mat, Ball & Reformer
Pilates on Other Apparatus - Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Barrel & Spine corrector, Circle and Ped-a-Pull

MATRIX SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES
Matrix Ride (Group cycling) (7 CPD points)

XCITE PROGRAMME
Master of Ceremonies - Sports & Fitness (10 CPD points)

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Award (NSCA / CIMSPA) (16 CPD points)
​Youth Strength and Conditioning Coach (16 CPD points)
Introduction to Breathwork (4 CPD points)

BOXERCISE
Boxercise
(8 CPD points)
Kick-boxercise (7 CPD points)
Advanced Boxercise (6 CPD points)

EXPERTS UNITED / IFHIAS
HOT IRON ® (Barbell group fitness)
(16 CPD points)

KORCE ® (Posture and elegance)
(10 CPD points)

BOOSTAR ® (Cardiovascular)
(12 CPD points)

RECOVERY SERIES WITH PRECISON WELLNESS
Red Light Therapy (6 CPD points)
Cold water Immersion (6 CPD points)
Reading and Interpreting Blood Work (6 CPD points)
Hydrogen Inhalation Therapy (3 CPD points)
Hyberbaric Oxygen Training (6 CPD points)


FITNESS AND SPORTS PRESENTER COURSES (with talent management)
Master of Ceremonies - Sports & Fitness (10 CPD points)

Examples of bespoke courses we have designed / consulted on
Building a Freelance Fitness Business
Aerial Hammock
Pole Fitness
Full Body Revolution
Effective Sales Strategies
Working the Gym Floor
Dance Fitness
E2M
Get Movement




*RQF qualifications sit on Regulated Qualification Framework of England an Wales and are regulated by OFQUAL, meaning they are fully recognised qualifications as opposed to certifications and can lead to points or credits for other educational progression.

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