The internationally recognised Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is not only a qualification that will train you to become a Pool Lifeguard but can also be a stepping stone into a career within the leisure industry.

The course is 6 days including assessment time and requires 100% attendance. It comprises of physical training, classroom work and an assessment on lifeguard theory, pool rescue, first aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding, including swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the pool.

For more information please see the RLSS Website.

Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

2024 Courses at York Sport Village: 

19 to 24 August 2024 8.30am to 5.30pm 

27 October to 1 November 2024 8.30am to 5.30pm

NPLQ (+ PXB) priced at £260.00  REGISTER HERE 

The IQL Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries.

The 3 day course is Ofqual accredited and valid for 3 years enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

For more information please see the RLSS website.

Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

2024 Course at York Sport Village:

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The IQL Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is a 1 day course covering a range of CPR and first aid skills proving you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.

The EFAW course is Ofqual accredited and valid for 3 years enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

For more information please see the RLSS website.

Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

2024 Courses at York Sport:

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The National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) is a two-day course aimed at staff responsible for supervising lifeguards and managing essential health and safety within a leisure centre or swimming pool environment. It is suitable for lifeguards wishing to progress in their career or for employers wanting to upskill their employees to manage lifeguards, team members and essential health and safety.

For more information please see the RLSS website.

Please note that all applicants must be 18 years of age.

2024 Courses at York Sport:

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NRASTC is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and/or instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons. It is suitable for teachers working in a wide range of swimming pools where the water is deeper than the teachers’ standing depth and meets the Individual sites risk assessment.

For more information please see the RLSS website.

Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

2024 Courses at York Sport:

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To minimise risk to users, it is best practice for everyone involved in maintaining any kind of swimming pool, spa or water feature to be appropriately qualified. It’s safe to say any organisation that values its reputation needs competently trained staff.

This will help you ensure that your facility is using the correct chemical levels and keep your customers safe. This will also help you make sure that your site is as running as efficiently as possible.

We have created a guide to help you choose the right Pool Plant course for you.

2024 Courses hosted at York Sport:

03, 04, 05th July 2024

25, 26 & 27 September 2024

For more information and to book please follow this link to the IOS website.

This course provides all the basics of water management and water safety ahead of attending the full Pool Plant Operators course.

Who is the course designed for?

Any frontline staff who complete daily water testing in swimming pools.

Course content

This is a one day course providing all the basics of water management and water safety. On completion, you will have the skills to test pool water, understand the factors that contribute to poor water quality, explain to bathers what can affect pool water quality, and understand the importance of good hygiene and cleanliness in and around the swimming pool.

2024 Courses hosted at York Sport:

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For more information and to book please follow this link to the IOS website.

This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as an assistant swimming teacher.

2024 Courses hosted at York Sport:

• Start Date: 24 July 2024 (Blended Learning)

For more information and to book please follow this link to the IOS website

This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as a swimming teacher.  It builds on the Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification and gives you the skills to independently plan and deliver swimming lessons.

2024 Courses hosted at York Sport:

• Start Date: 26 July 2024 (Blended Learning)
• Start Date: 2 September 2024 (Blended: Online and Virtual Learning)

For more information and to book please follow this link to the IOS website.

This course is designed, written and delivered by a team of sports scientists, academics, specialist instructors, educationalists and experienced personal trainers.

All students study the anatomy, physiology and other theory modules as e-learning. This is done through a variety of interactive videos and resources. Students work at their own pace and have their educational supervisors for constant support throughout.

Students are expected to then attend 4 days of face to face teaching. These days will be used to consolidate the learning from e-learning and will mainly focus on the practical aspects of the course.

Students will cover the following key areas:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Programming
• Health and Safety
• Supporting Clients
• Delivering and Coaching
• Exercise programmes
• Circuit Training
• Communication skills

2024 Courses hosted at York Sport:

• Dates: 04th, 05th, 25th, 26th May, 16th June 2024
• Dates: 14th, 15th, 28th, 29th September, 19th October 2024

For more information and to book please follow this link to the CORE Fitness Education website.

This course is designed, written and delivered by a team of sports scientists, academics, specialist instructors, educationalists and experienced personal trainers.

All students study the anatomy, physiology and other theory modules as E-learning. This is done through a variety of interactive videos and resources. Students work at their own pace and have their educational supervisors for constant support throughout.

Students are then expected to attend 3 weekends of face to face teaching.

The weekends will be used to consolidate the learning from e learning and focuses mainly on the practical aspects of the course.

As well as the ongoing assessments and coursework, there will be an assessment day on which the written paper and practical assessment will be undertaken.

By the end of the course you will be equipped with all the knowledge and skills that is required to be a Personal Trainer.

Key things you will learn on the course:

• Advanced anatomy and physiology
• Health and safety, relevant laws and welfare with regards to personal training
• Planning and designing programmes and schemes of exercise for a range of clients
• Principles of nutrition and physical activity
• Understanding and implementing a range of fitness assessments
• Understanding and implementing a wide range of exercises, fixed resistance, free weights, CV and much much more
• Communicating and motivating clients
• Principles of selling personal training
• Adaptations of programs and exercises
• Writing your CV, and the skills to performing well at the interview to secure your dream job!

2024 Courses hosted at York Sport:

• Dates: 13th, 14th, 27th, 28th July, 17th, 18th August, 01st September 2024
• Dates: 02nd, 03rd, 16th, 17th November, 07th, 08th, 14th December 2024

For more information and to book please follow this link to the CORE Fitness Education website.