Fitness Instructor EREPS 3
Training description
Take the EREPS 3 / EQF 3 certified Fitness Instructor training course and obtain a qualification recognised throughout Europe. Learn how to supervise standardised group or individual fitness sessions, guide clients safely, and work in a structured environment such as a gym or fitness centre. Ideal for starting a professional career in the fitness sector and gaining access to the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS).
Detailed program
THE BASICS OF FITNESS
The Human Locomotor System
- Introduction
- Expectations for fitness professionals
- The nervous system
- Anatomy of the nervous system
- Central and peripheral nervous systems
- Subdivisions of the nervous system
- The skeletal system
- The muscular system
- Science of human movement
- Planes and axes
- Movement terminology
- Position terminology
- Muscular actions
- Functional anatomy
- Open and closed chain exercises
- Length-tension relationship
- Muscular strength and arthrokinetic
- Heart, lungs and blood circulation
- Energy systems
Exercise Physiology
- Components of Physical Fitness
- Training Principles
- Types of Muscular Strength
- Strength Profiles
- Stretching
- Monitoring Exercise Intensity
Lifestyle Management
- Physical activity and health
- Basic guidelines for nutrition and hydration
- Basic stress management techniques
- Adaptation and progression
Health and safety
- Safe and effective exercises
- Adjustments: progression and regression
- Body awareness and training techniques
- Dealing with accidents and emergencies
- Legal obligations and emergency procedures
- Professionalism, ethics and national guidelines
Communication skills
- Building relationships
- Motivation strategies
- Customer-focused service
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
Fitness Advice – Basic Principles
- Developing a programme
- Coaching a session
- Intake, assessment, informed consent
- Body composition
- Safe and progressive periodisation
Core training
What is core training?
Guidelines
Progression
Exercises
Resistance training (weight training)
- Guidelines for resistance training
- Progression
- Machines
- Free weights
- Cable machine
- Bodyweight exercises
- Spotting
- Practical coaching guidelines
- Methods
Cardiovascular training (cardio)
- Warm-up
- Cool-down
- Methods
- Machines
Schedule and planning
| Day | Time | Module | Trainer | Location |
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| Sunday 10 january 2027 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | The Human Locomotor System | Niels Kingma | Venue to be confirmed |
| Sunday 17 january 2027 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | Exercise Physiology & Lifestyle Management | Niels Kingma | Venue to be confirmed |
| Sunday 7 february 2027 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | Health and safety & Communication skills | Niels Kingma | Venue to be confirmed |
| Sunday 14 february 2027 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | Fitness Advice – Basic Principles & Core training | Niels Kingma | Venue to be confirmed |
| Sunday 21 february 2027 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | Resistance training & Cardiovascular training | Niels Kingma | Venue to be confirmed |
| Sunday 28 february 2027 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | Theoretical & practical exams | Niels Kingma | Venue to be confirmed |
Practical information
Regarding the duration of the training:
- 42 hours of classroom training
- 15 hours of field training, supervised by a training supervisor
Regarding the training location:
- The training will take place at JIMS in Meiser.
- A large free underground car park is available.
Registrations open
Teaching materials
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Note-taking materials
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Sports clothing and footwear
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The syllabus is available in electronic format (included in the course price) or in printed form (€50: option to be selected when registering)
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For the digital version, please bring a laptop or tablet.
For your meals:
- A microwave is available on site.
- There are several shops nearby where you can buy food (please note: fewer options on Sundays).
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a good command of the English language, both spoken and written
Certificate obtained
🏅 What is EREPS Level 3 / EQF Level 3 certification? EREPS 3 / EQF 3 certification attests that you are qualified to practise as a Fitness Instructor, according to European standards established by EuropeActive and recognised by the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
📘 Technical details: EQF 3: Level 3 of the European Qualifications Framework – corresponds to a professional capable of applying general training protocols, following safety instructions and providing basic technical supervision to clients in a structured setting.
EREPS 3: Registration in the EREPS register as a Fitness Instructor (or Gym Instructor depending on the country and context).
🎯 What this means for you: By obtaining EREPS 3 / EQF 3 certification, you are recognised as a qualified professional to supervise indoor fitness sessions, complying with safety instructions, general client needs and pre-established programmes.
✅ You are trained in the basics of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and technical coaching.
✅ You are able to welcome a client, assess their basic needs and guide them through a suitable training routine.
✅ You work primarily in a supervised or structured environment: gym, fitness centre, circuit training, etc.
✅ You lay a solid foundation for advancing to EQF Level 4 – Personal Trainer.
or 433€/month over 3 months
