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Every unit in the Army has its own fitness staff, from training regiments to front-line forces. Your job is to keep soldiers fit and healthy, and to advise on related areas like diet and injury prevention. You must have been in the Army for at least 18 months to apply for this specialism, but you get all the training you need to succeed.
Before you can do this role you should have done one of the roles shown at the bottom of this page.
I've gained the knowledge and experience to deliver safe and effective physical training in my unit. I administer and conduct mandated fitness tests and assessments, and advise soldiers on general health and wellbeing in areas like diet and nutrition. I'm still expanding my knowledge and I can gain additional qualifications. I can also apply for a transfer to the Army Physical Training Corps when I'm ready.
Physical training keeps soldiers healthy and prepares them for the challenges of Army life. You deliver exercise programmes and advise on diet and injury prevention
Physical training keeps soldiers healthy and prepares them for the challenges of Army life. You deliver exercise programmes and advise on diet and injury prevention
Fitness Instructor Training gives you the skills and confidence to lead and deliver physical training to a wide range of people with varying fitness levels
As a Fitness Instructor you'll need to keep yourself in shape
You must already be in the Army to apply to be a Fitness Instructor, so you'll be used to the Army's fitness drills
You must be able to motivate soldiers and understand the importance of team spirit
The best way to make soldiers fit is to make fitness fun
You're already trained as a soldier by the time you apply for this role. Your training focuses on the skills needed as a Fitness Instructor, and you complete a 10-week course at the Army School of Physical Training. This teaches you about key training outcomes, including how to deliver physical training and how to conduct fitness tests.
Fitness Instructor Training gives you the skills and confidence to lead and deliver physical training to a wide range of people with varying fitness levels. Once you've qualified, you're able to complete extra courses to develop your communication, instructional and inter-personal skills.
As you're already a trained Territorial soldier when you apply for this role, your training focuses on the skills needed as a Fitness Instructor. You complete a modular programme of courses that combines residential and distance learning. There are basic, intermediate and advanced levels, and you can progress through them during your career.
Fitness Instructor Training gives you the skills and confidence to lead and deliver physical training to a wide range of people with varying fitness levels. Once you've qualified, you're able to complete extra courses to develop your communication, instructional and inter-personal skills.
You must be a serving soldier to apply to become a Fitness Instructor, but it doesn't matter which rank you hold. When you've done your training, you join your existing unit and are responsible for keeping other soldiers fit. Your role can be combined with your main trade.
If you want to continue your career as a Fitness Instructor, you can apply for a permanent move to the Army Physical Training Corps. You need to complete a selection course and an intensive 30-week training course. You may be able to promote to Warrant Officer or apply for an officer commission.
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