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Running is a great form of physical activity that has a positive impact on both health and mental well-being. Many people choose to run because it can be done anywhere and doesnt require expensive equipment. All you need is a pair of running shoes and youre ready to go!
Becoming a running coach is the perfect way to share your passion for running with others and expand your knowledge at the same time.
In this course, you will learn all about different running styles and techniques, the right training plan, different intensity ranges and much more. You will learn how running enthusiasts are prepared for a marathon or other running competition and can then pass on this knowledge. You will be able to choose the right training methods to improve your performance and achieve optimum results on race day.
If you are enthusiastic about triathlon and would like to expand your knowledge in the areas of swimming and triathlon, then the certified triathlon coach course is the right choice for you. In addition to the running coach module, this course also includes both the swimming coach and triathlon coach courses and their extensive practical and theoretical content.
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667 E
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The training is based on EQF level 4 »
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starting at €1.890,-
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Our running coach training course provides you with everything you need to start your career in the sports and health sector. Regardless of whether you want to work in a gym or as an independent running coach, or whether you simply want to optimize your own training: With the Trainer A license, you are laying the first foundation stone in the right direction!
This practice-oriented course to become a running coach offers you the best combination of 2 learning methods.
Start flexibly at a time of your choice with the online module Sports Competence and learn completely independent of time and place. We support you with prepared scripts and numerous FullHD learning videos that are available to you anywhere and at any time. The documents will stay with you for the rest of your life, even after you have completed your training!
You will also benefit from the comprehensive specialist knowledge of our academic instructors on the subject of running in 48 face-to-face course units, spread over 4 weekends.
In the basic module, we will first deal with anatomical, physiological and training science basics. Nutrition-specific topics, professional knowledge and first aid for sports injuries also play an important role in our training program.
In our practice-oriented lessons, you will also learn about various training methods, how to design training plans and carry out performance diagnostics.
From technique and motivation to specific strength training, all aspects of training are covered so that you are optimally prepared for your professional career when you complete your running coach training.
Our certificates are valid worldwide and are issued in different versions. On request, you can receive our certificate in several languages (DE, EN, ES), with country-specific information and with or without printed grades.
These variants are all available to download online free of charge. You will also receive a certificate of your choice printed on special embossed paper.
The following certificate is awarded (in several languages DE, EN, ES):
We are happy to help you by phone, e-mail or chat . However, you may find the answer to your question in our general FAQ or running coach FAQ.
You start your training with the basic module Sports Competence. You will learn theoretical knowledge from videos and scripts in 8 subjects, completing each subject with a short multiple-choice online exam.
You then move on to your subject specialization, i.e. your chosen course.
As our training courses are designed to be very flexible, the duration of the course depends heavily on your own learning initiative, the amount of time you spend each week and your previous knowledge.
You can start the basic sports competence module online at any time. This not only bridges the waiting time until the face-to-face lessons, but also allows you to acquire important basic knowledge.
You will learn in a group of 5 to 15 people in practice-oriented face-to-face lessons. Instructors teach you what you need to know as a trainer and support you with valuable tips for your day-to-day work.
You earn your grade with practical exercises and voluntary additional tasks. These exercises can range from training protocols and written assignments to filming exercises.
During your training, you can expect both multiple choice online intermediate exams and a final exam in person.
314
Sports expertise
314
Presence | Self-study
6
Literature research
30
Practical realization
3
Additional tasks & examinations
We educate the best trainers in the fitness branch. From start to finish of the education - and beyond!- we support and guide our students.
Functional anatomy is a foundation necessary for all trainers in exercise, fitness and sports. This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the anatomy of the human body and a wellspring of important knowledge.
The course is constructed to present the information in an interesting and comprehensible manner and features different learning approaches appropriate for Fitness and Personal Trainers.
The goal is, to understand the relationship between movement patterns, the human body and relevant anatomical terminology.
More and more companies are integrating Corporate Wellness and similar health initiatives into their employee benefits packages. By doing so they promote the health and well-being of their employees, reducing the incidence of sick-leave and building healthier, stronger team dynamics.
Exactly why such initiatives are important is discussed in this introduction to the concept, as well as challenges that such initiatives face including organisational dysfunction.
Participants also learn about the advantages of corporate wellness and some trusted approaches and tools for finding and working with a company.
We offer suggestions on how to approach companies about Corporate Wellness, how to develop a corporate wellness concept and important organisational points to consider.
Participants will be exposed to some practical examples and will have the possiblity to perform group work on the topic.
The unit on Marketing and Customer Interaction gives participants some insight into identifying, working with and marketing to their ideal customer. This is one of the most useful units for the aspiring trainer, as it helps them identify their place in the market, which makes for a more successful career start.
We begin by taking a look at Marketing itself to understand exactly what it is and of what relevance it has for personal trainers.
Important basic concepts such as USP, positioning, target market, etc. are introduced and different models from marketing such as the SMART Formula, marketing mix (7Ps) and more are explained.
The communication between trainer and client is also addressed in this unit. Various aspects of communication theory and some guidelines for successful communication are covered.
Upon completion of this subject, participants are able to develop marketing strategies for their product and/or services, ready to position themselves in a market rich in variety and full of possibility!
A working understanding of human physiology and therefore the relationships between the various functions of the human body is crucial for anyone working in the exercise and fitness field. It is a requisite knowledge for the sufficient practice of their profession.
This course makes the relationships within the human organism graspable for everyone. Take a deep-dive into the human body and learn the functions of our organism for your new profession in fitness.
In this subject you will get a close look at energy metabolism needed for muscle activation, the circulatory system and the pulmonary system.
Any high quality education in fitness and exercise begins with the foundations of anatomy and physiology.
In this unit participants are prepared for successful communication with their clients on every level. In addition, we take a look at how the trainer or coach can go about dealing with their own goals and motives, which will in turn help them better understand their clients.
The right goal-setting and the proper approach to feedback are an important parts of this unit.
The way we manage stress as trainers and with our clients and a variety of learning strategies are explored so these skills can be integrated into your professional approach.
In this introduction to training theory we look at the foundations of training plan creation and management, including the principles of training, training methodology and factors that influence sports performance.
Because performance capacity, performance diagnostics, training and competition are so interrelated, they are covered together in this unit.
The second half of this unit Im zweiten Teil der Trainingslehre wird das Training als komplexer Handlungsprozess und im Zusammenhang mit Planung, Ausführung und Evaluation definiert und bewertet.
Ein wichtiger Teil der Trainingslehre ist nach wie vor die Trainingsplangestaltung, die mit Beispielen über die Möglichkeiten einer Trainingsplangestaltung praktisch vermittelt werden.
Um das Thema der Trainingswissenschaft zu vertiefen, laden wir regelmäßig internationale Top-Dozenten wie Univ. Prof. Dr. Paul Haber und Prof.em. Dr.phil. Dr.med. Dr. hc Jürgen Weineck zu uns in die Academy ein.
Unter anderem sind sie für die Bücher "Optimales Training" (Jürgen Weineck) und "Leistungsphysiologie" (Paul Haber) in der Trainingswissenschaft bekannt.
The basic module Sports Competence is approved by the German Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) under the following number: 7324018c. The ZFU is the central authority for distance learning in Germany and works on the basis of the Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG). It decides on the approval of distance learning courses nationwide in order to guarantee a technically correct and generally professional distance learning course.
As a recognized institution in adult education, our curricula are regularly evaluated and recognized by state institutions and funding bodies. We are constantly striving to exceed current quality standards in order to guarantee you the best possible training. Convince yourself of our certifications.
There are a variety of funding options for training courses at the Flexyfit Sports Academy. State-specific and EU funding as well as tax-related options form the basis for this.
However, we would like to point out that the respective funding body is solely responsible for deciding on the allocation or amount of funding.
We will be happy to help you find a suitable funding body and compile all the course information you need for a funding application. You must submit the application itself to the funding body.
You can find an overview of the most important funding bodies here.
Depending on the funding institution, the training costs are either paid directly after the funding application has been confirmed (e.g. AMS) or reimbursed in full or in part after successful completion of the training (e.g. waff). Please contact the funding institutions yourself to find out how the funding works.
Yes, the majority of our courses are suitable for educational leave.
If you want to continue your education without terminating your employment, you can arrange educational leave with your employer. This means you will be released from work for the duration of your training.
Plan your educational leave with us now! We will be happy to clarify your individual training requirements with you in a personal, non-binding consultation.
You can take your educational leave for a maximum of 1 year within 4 years - there are 3 options:
It is important that your employer agrees to you taking educational leave. You must provide evidence of the training plans issued by us to the extent of 20 hours per week in the case of full-time educational leave, or at least 10 hours in the case of part-time educational leave.
You must regularly provide evidence of the progress of your training. For example, in the form of examinations or confirmation of attendance, which you will receive from us.
Running trainers (also known as running coaches) provide professional support to runners to help them improve their performance and prepare for competitions.
Starting with performance diagnostics, the trainer determines the level of training and creates a customized training plan for the customer with appropriate training methods. The trainer also advises his customers in areas such as motivation and nutrition.
We regularly list job advertisements from fitness studios on our Sportkarriere platform. There you can apply directly for jobs as a fitness trainer, branch manager, instructor or studio employee.
If you have already completed an apprenticeship with us and you are interested in a further course, the Sports Competence module will be credited to you.
If you are studying at a university, we can sometimes credit individual subjects. For example, if you have completed training in the medical field, experience has shown that the subjects of anatomy and physiology can often be credited. If you have completed training with another provider of adult education (e.g. online trainer license, Vitalakademie, etc.), we will have to assess individually whether something can be credited.
A deposit of €600 is required for payment in installments for face-to-face courses
No down payment is required for distance learning courses paid in installments.
Flexyfit does not offer a literal money-back guarantee, but it does offer a right of withdrawal.
Based on the Distance and Off-Premises Transactions Act (FAGG) in accordance with § 1 KSchG, participants have 14 days to withdraw from the training purchase without giving reasons. We therefore send the invoice (the first invoice in the case of payment by installments) only after 2 weeks. This means that participants will not incur any costs if they withdraw from the contract within these 2 weeks.
Our running coach training course provides you with everything you need to start your career in the sports and health sector. Regardless of whether you want to work in a gym or as an independent running coach, or whether you simply want to optimize your own training: With the Trainer A license, you are laying the first foundation stone in the right direction!
This practice-oriented course to become a running coach offers you the best combination of 2 learning methods.
Start flexibly at a time of your choice with the online module Sports Competence and learn completely independent of time and place. We support you with prepared scripts and numerous FullHD learning videos that are available to you anywhere and at any time. The documents will stay with you for the rest of your life, even after you have completed your training!
You will also benefit from the comprehensive specialist knowledge of our academic instructors on the subject of running in 48 face-to-face course units, spread over 4 weekends.
In the basic module, we will first deal with anatomical, physiological and training science basics. Nutrition-specific topics, professional knowledge and first aid for sports injuries also play an important role in our training program.
In our practice-oriented lessons, you will also learn about various training methods, how to design training plans and carry out performance diagnostics.
From technique and motivation to specific strength training, all aspects of training are covered so that you are optimally prepared for your professional career when you complete your running coach training.
Our certificates are valid worldwide and are issued in different versions. On request, you can receive our certificate in several languages (DE, EN, ES), with country-specific information and with or without printed grades.
These variants are all available to download online free of charge. You will also receive a certificate of your choice printed on special embossed paper.
The following certificate is awarded (in several languages DE, EN, ES):
We are happy to help you by phone, e-mail or chat . However, you may find the answer to your question in our general FAQ or running coach FAQ.
You start your training with the basic module Sports Competence. You will learn theoretical knowledge from videos and scripts in 8 subjects, completing each subject with a short multiple-choice online exam.
You then move on to your subject specialization, i.e. your chosen course.
As our training courses are designed to be very flexible, the duration of the course depends heavily on your own learning initiative, the amount of time you spend each week and your previous knowledge.
You can start the basic sports competence module online at any time. This not only bridges the waiting time until the face-to-face lessons, but also allows you to acquire important basic knowledge.
You will learn in a group of 5 to 15 people in practice-oriented face-to-face lessons. Instructors teach you what you need to know as a trainer and support you with valuable tips for your day-to-day work.
You earn your grade with practical exercises and voluntary additional tasks. These exercises can range from training protocols and written assignments to filming exercises.
During your training, you can expect both multiple choice online intermediate exams and a final exam in person.
314
Sports expertise
314
Presence | Self-study
6
Literature research
30
Practical realization
3
Additional tasks & examinations
We educate the best trainers in the fitness branch. From start to finish of the education - and beyond!- we support and guide our students.
Functional anatomy is a foundation necessary for all trainers in exercise, fitness and sports. This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the anatomy of the human body and a wellspring of important knowledge.
The course is constructed to present the information in an interesting and comprehensible manner and features different learning approaches appropriate for Fitness and Personal Trainers.
The goal is, to understand the relationship between movement patterns, the human body and relevant anatomical terminology.
More and more companies are integrating Corporate Wellness and similar health initiatives into their employee benefits packages. By doing so they promote the health and well-being of their employees, reducing the incidence of sick-leave and building healthier, stronger team dynamics.
Exactly why such initiatives are important is discussed in this introduction to the concept, as well as challenges that such initiatives face including organisational dysfunction.
Participants also learn about the advantages of corporate wellness and some trusted approaches and tools for finding and working with a company.
We offer suggestions on how to approach companies about Corporate Wellness, how to develop a corporate wellness concept and important organisational points to consider.
Participants will be exposed to some practical examples and will have the possiblity to perform group work on the topic.
The unit on Marketing and Customer Interaction gives participants some insight into identifying, working with and marketing to their ideal customer. This is one of the most useful units for the aspiring trainer, as it helps them identify their place in the market, which makes for a more successful career start.
We begin by taking a look at Marketing itself to understand exactly what it is and of what relevance it has for personal trainers.
Important basic concepts such as USP, positioning, target market, etc. are introduced and different models from marketing such as the SMART Formula, marketing mix (7Ps) and more are explained.
The communication between trainer and client is also addressed in this unit. Various aspects of communication theory and some guidelines for successful communication are covered.
Upon completion of this subject, participants are able to develop marketing strategies for their product and/or services, ready to position themselves in a market rich in variety and full of possibility!
A working understanding of human physiology and therefore the relationships between the various functions of the human body is crucial for anyone working in the exercise and fitness field. It is a requisite knowledge for the sufficient practice of their profession.
This course makes the relationships within the human organism graspable for everyone. Take a deep-dive into the human body and learn the functions of our organism for your new profession in fitness.
In this subject you will get a close look at energy metabolism needed for muscle activation, the circulatory system and the pulmonary system.
Any high quality education in fitness and exercise begins with the foundations of anatomy and physiology.
In this unit participants are prepared for successful communication with their clients on every level. In addition, we take a look at how the trainer or coach can go about dealing with their own goals and motives, which will in turn help them better understand their clients.
The right goal-setting and the proper approach to feedback are an important parts of this unit.
The way we manage stress as trainers and with our clients and a variety of learning strategies are explored so these skills can be integrated into your professional approach.
In this introduction to training theory we look at the foundations of training plan creation and management, including the principles of training, training methodology and factors that influence sports performance.
Because performance capacity, performance diagnostics, training and competition are so interrelated, they are covered together in this unit.
The second half of this unit Im zweiten Teil der Trainingslehre wird das Training als komplexer Handlungsprozess und im Zusammenhang mit Planung, Ausführung und Evaluation definiert und bewertet.
Ein wichtiger Teil der Trainingslehre ist nach wie vor die Trainingsplangestaltung, die mit Beispielen über die Möglichkeiten einer Trainingsplangestaltung praktisch vermittelt werden.
Um das Thema der Trainingswissenschaft zu vertiefen, laden wir regelmäßig internationale Top-Dozenten wie Univ. Prof. Dr. Paul Haber und Prof.em. Dr.phil. Dr.med. Dr. hc Jürgen Weineck zu uns in die Academy ein.
Unter anderem sind sie für die Bücher "Optimales Training" (Jürgen Weineck) und "Leistungsphysiologie" (Paul Haber) in der Trainingswissenschaft bekannt.
The basic module Sports Competence is approved by the German Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) under the following number: 7324018c. The ZFU is the central authority for distance learning in Germany and works on the basis of the Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG). It decides on the approval of distance learning courses nationwide in order to guarantee a technically correct and generally professional distance learning course.
As a recognized institution in adult education, our curricula are regularly evaluated and recognized by state institutions and funding bodies. We are constantly striving to exceed current quality standards in order to guarantee you the best possible training. Convince yourself of our certifications.
There are a variety of funding options for training courses at the Flexyfit Sports Academy. State-specific and EU funding as well as tax-related options form the basis for this.
However, we would like to point out that the respective funding body is solely responsible for deciding on the allocation or amount of funding.
We will be happy to help you find a suitable funding body and compile all the course information you need for a funding application. You must submit the application itself to the funding body.
You can find an overview of the most important funding bodies here.
Depending on the funding institution, the training costs are either paid directly after the funding application has been confirmed (e.g. AMS) or reimbursed in full or in part after successful completion of the training (e.g. waff). Please contact the funding institutions yourself to find out how the funding works.
Yes, the majority of our courses are suitable for educational leave.
If you want to continue your education without terminating your employment, you can arrange educational leave with your employer. This means you will be released from work for the duration of your training.
Plan your educational leave with us now! We will be happy to clarify your individual training requirements with you in a personal, non-binding consultation.
You can take your educational leave for a maximum of 1 year within 4 years - there are 3 options:
It is important that your employer agrees to you taking educational leave. You must provide evidence of the training plans issued by us to the extent of 20 hours per week in the case of full-time educational leave, or at least 10 hours in the case of part-time educational leave.
You must regularly provide evidence of the progress of your training. For example, in the form of examinations or confirmation of attendance, which you will receive from us.
Running trainers (also known as running coaches) provide professional support to runners to help them improve their performance and prepare for competitions.
Starting with performance diagnostics, the trainer determines the level of training and creates a customized training plan for the customer with appropriate training methods. The trainer also advises his customers in areas such as motivation and nutrition.
We regularly list job advertisements from fitness studios on our Sportkarriere platform. There you can apply directly for jobs as a fitness trainer, branch manager, instructor or studio employee.
If you have already completed an apprenticeship with us and you are interested in a further course, the Sports Competence module will be credited to you.
If you are studying at a university, we can sometimes credit individual subjects. For example, if you have completed training in the medical field, experience has shown that the subjects of anatomy and physiology can often be credited. If you have completed training with another provider of adult education (e.g. online trainer license, Vitalakademie, etc.), we will have to assess individually whether something can be credited.
A deposit of €600 is required for payment in installments for face-to-face courses
No down payment is required for distance learning courses paid in installments.
Flexyfit does not offer a literal money-back guarantee, but it does offer a right of withdrawal.
Based on the Distance and Off-Premises Transactions Act (FAGG) in accordance with § 1 KSchG, participants have 14 days to withdraw from the training purchase without giving reasons. We therefore send the invoice (the first invoice in the case of payment by installments) only after 2 weeks. This means that participants will not incur any costs if they withdraw from the contract within these 2 weeks.
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