Business Skills for the Fitness Professional

Self-employment is a popular route for fitness professionals to take, so getting business basics right is vital. This course is ideal if you are looking to develop the skills and confidence to manage your own marketing, promotions and pricing strategy, as well as keep on top of your National Insurance payments and tax. You will find out about the legal obligations of running a fitness business and how to plan for business success.

The course consists of six modules:

  1. . Business Plan: Understanding the components and purpose of a business plan.
  2. Cash Flow Estimation: Estimating cash flow, income, and expenditure over a period of time.
  3. Business Setup: Setting up a business within the law, recording all monies, and understanding cash inflows and outflows.
  4. Marketing Research: Researching the health and fitness business idea and creating a marketing plan.
  5. Financial Forecasting: Understanding how to forecast when a business needs to borrow and how to repay any deficits.
  6. These components are designed to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding required to market, plan, and deliver a successful personal training service.

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Three written assignments

Exams: None

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? Another HFE Level 3 course

Find Out More: From HFE here 

 

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