Level 4 Certificate in Outdoor Fitness and Bootcamp Training

Available with ELC funding cost £1500

The fitness industry as a whole has been put into various sectors. For instance, gym instructor and personal trainer are the same but with different qualifications in a remarkably similar role. Outdoor fitness is an area that is growing rapidly, and a new capability needs to be introduced to accommodate this varied and holistic style of fitness training.

The UK military has been delivering outdoor fitness since the early inception of the armed forces. Outdoor fitness includes working with teams outdoors for tactical reasons to enable command tasks, team building, and general outdoor Fitness.

Boot camp is a workout that kicks serious butt in a way that may leave you sore and gasping for air, but that also builds that empowering, transformative attitude that only comes when you've pushed yourself past the limit that you previously thought you could go.

The market for outdoor fitness has grown over the last ten years to a point where it needs to be formalised into a programme explicitly delivered for individuals or teams who want to start on the road as an Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp Trainer (OFBT).

This new area is all-encompassing of the qualifications already on the market with the bonus of being a specialist in outdoor Fitness.

The New Level 4 Certificate in Outdoor Fitness and Bootcamp Training is the “Licence to Teach” in the Outdoor sector.

If you are taking sessions outdoors, this is the qualification you need. It is the next evolution in the Suite of Fitness based qualifications. It includes 10 CPD points from CIMSPA.

Extension of the Individual job prospects: This offers you a complete career plan, including.

As an OFBT, you can be employed as a:

Team Building Co-Ordinator -for example, working in schools or local authorities to deliver extra curriculum activities.
Educator- For example, delivering OFBT qualifications and experience to new entrants to the Industry.

As an OFBT, it will attract a higher salary because of the training and experience you bring to the market. A couple of Examples:

Team Building – can bring a £500-£800 day rate.
Corporate Clients: Group Training Days – can pay around £1000-£1500 per day.

This qualification is a significant evolution within the fitness landscape, with clients looking for and employing OFBT personnel. If you want to be involved in this hotbed for the fitness industry, sign up for our Outdoor Fitness and Bootcamp Training TODAY!

The qualification meets the needs of a range of fitness industry professionals who would like to gain a qualification that focuses on the client’s complete requirements. It is appropriate for those with some experience of teaching and training.

This could include individuals who are not currently teaching and training in the fitness sector but can meet the practice requirements outlined in the mandatory units. It is also appropriate for individuals currently working as Teambuilders who wish to achieve a fitness industry-recognised qualification.

What experience do I need to be able to access this Qualification?

Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to:

• Be accurately identified.

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Be able to communicate effectively in English (reading, spoken, listening and, writing)

• Hold a regulated Level 3 qualification in Personal Training or be able to evidence a minimum of three years service in the UK armed forces.

How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?

This course is delivered using a blended learning approach using our proven 3 Phase approach:

Phase 1: Blended learning- Support from your tutor and an introduction to the online systems and what you can expect from the program.

Phase 2: Distance learning- Completion of the workbooks and theory program.

Phase 3: Lesson delivery- five days Practical training program delivered face-to-face using our state of the art facility at our HQ in Swansea following the Latest Government guidelines on social distancing and restrictions.

The course is progressive and is a training course like all other courses run by ATG.

We aim to produce the best POFT that the Industry wants to employ.

If we think you will not fit into the role, we will advise you of this.

The rest is up to you.

How is the qualification assessed?

Through a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the learner has met the required assessment criteria. Learners will be expected to apply and show evidence of both theoretical and practical knowledge in their portfolios. It can also be achieved via blended learning

Level 4 Certificate in Outdoor Fitness and Bootcamp Training

The aim of the qualification is to develop the learner’s ability to fulfil the role of an outdoor fitness and boot camp trainer.

The objective is to provide a benefit to learners by supporting an established role in the fitness industry.

Whilst attending the qualification learners will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to enable them to:
• Demonstrate accurate and safe outdoor exercise technique.

• Engage and educate participants in the development of an initial profile.

• Conduct safety checks through reconnaissance, risk assessment accident prevention techniques.

• Support sustainable psychological development through safe and effective outdoor fitness sessions and Bootcamp programmes.

• Support sustainable physiological development through safe and effective outdoor fitness sessions and Bootcamp programmes.

• Analyse the impact of safe, inclusive, and progressive outdoor fitness sessions and Bootcamp programmes.

It is the Licence to teach in this specialist area.