Professional Diploma in

Fitness
Instuction
Starter Pack
 Anje Fourie is an internationally experienced fitness
professional currently working as the Fitness Educator
at Shaw Academy.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Human Movement

Sciences at the University of Pretoria in South
Africa. Anje furthered her studies and obtained her
Comprehensive Pilates Diploma through Body Arts
and Science International, as well as certifications
in Barefoot Training and Stick Mobility. Anje has
experience in all sectors of the Fitness industry
ranging from group exercise instructor, personal
trainer, boutique studios spinning, boot camp, and
barre instructor all the way to management in the
corporate gym sector. Anje’s work experience has
taken her all over the world working from small
businesses to large enterprises.

Fitness Instruction Anje believes that after having the privilege of gaining
international exposure in the fitness industry that it
is important to share this knowledge with individuals
Starter Pack
who have a passion for fitness too. As a Technogym
Master Trainer, Anje is constantly upgrading her
own knowledge about fitness and everything fitness
Meet your educator related, and is excited to be providing students with
quality, results-based skills.
Anje Fourie
Keep an eye out on our social media platforms if you
want to see Anje in Action.
 Module 1

Lesson 1: Introduction to fitness

Lesson 2: Fundamental principles of exercise
Lesson 3: Thinking SMART
Lesson 4: Anatomy 101
Lesson 5: Exercise application to anatomy (Get your kit on)
Lesson 6: Physiology 101
Lesson 7: Exercise testing (on you)
Lesson 8: Hydration and healthy eating habits
Lesson 9: Creating permanent habits
Lesson 10: Weight loss diets and myths
Fitness Instruction
Module 2
Course Outline You will utilise the knowledge gained from Module 1 to
explore the effect nutrition has on the human body, as well as

In this course you can expect 4 modules
comprising the following:
Each module consists of:
• 8/10 lessons
• 8/10 post-lesson quizzes
• 4/5 practice assignments
• 1 module assignment
As an extra, you are able to purchase the
toolkit:
• Webinar slides
• Summary notes
• Bonus lessons
various training methods. You will understand how these two
components of health and fitness complement each other in
order to create a fitness programme.
Module 3
Module 3 is about improving what you have learnt in the
previous modules to take your fitness instruction to the next
level. By advancing your knowledge through different essential
components of programme creation you will be able to create
bespoke programmes and achieve optimal results.
Module 4
In Module 4 of your Professional Diploma in Fitness Instruction,
you will acquire the final skills to becoming a professional in
fitness. You will also learn how to achieve the optimum fitness
results through completing body assessments and all the way
through to the ins and outs of the fitness industry.
 7 Primary Fundamental Movements

Research has discovered the most important movements when it comes to

moving the human body, these movements are known as primary movements.
The movements were discovered by observing a baby:

A baby is lying in it’s cot and starts discovering the first primary fundamental
movement ROTATION by looking from side to side. The baby is then able to
roll all the way over and starts to discover he can PUSH himself up. Tucking
his knees under his little body using the HINGE movement, he discovers
LOCOMOTION moving towards the side of the cot and realises he can PULL
himself up against the side of the cot to stand, he brings one leg forward into
a LUNGE. Once the baby wants to sit down holding onto the side of the cot he
goes into a SQUAT.

Fitness Instruction Now you know the most important movements in fitness and why these
movements are vital to muscle and bone health.

Myths about Fitness & Fitness Professionals:

MYTH 1. All fitness professionals have a six-pack

Like all human beings, fitness professionals also like to indulge in an extra slice
of pizza, skip a workout or sleep in. Not all fitness professionals are looking for
ripped muscles. Some fitness professionals are purely into fitness for health
and wellness reasons.

MYTH 2. Fitness professionals love to see you in pain

Getting stronger does not have to involve pain, a good fitness programme
developed by a professional trainer will monitor your exertion levels to assess
how your recovery mechanisms are working.

MYTH 3. A fitness professional will make you lose weight

You are responsible for your own health and fitness. A professional trainer can
coach you to weight-loss but ultimately the success or failure will lie with you.
Set SMART goals and you will be one step closer to achieving your fitness goals.
Your goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-based.
Creating and maintaining a fitness programme is hard work, if you have not set
realistic goals then you will have difficulty achieving them.
Requirements
MYTH 4. A workout has to be an hour long
This is what you will need for this course: It is important to gain a comprehensive understanding of how your body works,
as well as having the knowledge of all the different training methods to achieve
• Computer, tablet or smartphone
your goals. Depending on what your goals are you will adapt your training
• Internet access session accordingly; for example if you want to become a bodybuilder your
• Active gear sessions tend to be an extended duration, where if you are simply trying to lose
weight the sessions may be shorter, yet of a higher intensity.