Professional Development Courses

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a key part of being an instructor. Ensure your knowledge is current and relevant with our courses.

Our CPD courses are the perfect stepping stone for any instructor looking to upgrade their professional career.

Specialise in the Older Adult Client Group with the KFA Sit and Stay Fit Module

This Keep Fit Association Training Course for qualified Level 2/3 teachers will enable you to teach chair based classes.  Using a combination of distance learning and practical interactive learning, the focus will be on balance, flexibility, strength and co-ordination together with postural stability to help with falls prevention.

This Girl Can Instructor Training

If you have a Level 2 qualification in Exercise to Music/Group Training to Music (or accepted equivalent), experience in at least two out of yoga/Pilates, HIIT, dance fitness or box fitness, and are passionate about getting more women in your community active, then our This Girl Can instructor training could be for you!

Supported by a national campaign  you’ll also have access to bespoke choreography, branded instructor clothing, and marketing resources to get your new This Girl Can classes up and running.

Additional Training, Courses and CPDs

Member organisations of EMD UK offer a range of training opportunities and CPDs and have undergone a rigorous instructor training endorsement process with EMD UK.  This is a mark of quality, giving trainee instructors peace of mind that they’re attending a recognised course and class participants confidence that they’re attending a session taught by an appropriately certified instructor. You may also be eligible for an Open Bursary to help with your training costs.  Why not check out what’s on offer – you’ll be spoilt for choice on what to do next!

Let’s Get Started…

Group exercise is an exciting and diverse mix of styles and activities that caters to ‘someone like me’ and everyone should have the opportunity to take part. EMD UK is committed to driving positive change within the industry and we believe that through cooperation and collaboration with industry bodies, understanding and removing the barriers that prevent people from taking part and by supporting instructors to deliver excellence, we can achieve a healthier nation through exercise. See how you can get involved below…