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YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (500/6534/8) + 9 more

Alpha Gateway College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 2 more

AP Fitness Academy

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 20 more

APCymru Limited

Trecenydd Business Park

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training (603/7187/0) + 7 more

Argyle Community Trust

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) + 3 more

Astbury Training Plymouth

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 7 more

Barnet & Southgate College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7)

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training (603/7187/0) + 7 more

Birmingham Metropolitan College

Sutton Coldfield

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

Blackpool and The Fylde College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (500/6534/8), YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Nutrition for Health, Weight Management and Sports Performance (610/2694/3) + 4 more

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7) + 4 more

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 4 more

Bridgend College

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

Brockenhurst College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training (603/7187/0), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) + 8 more

Burnley College

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9) + 10 more

Burton and South Derbyshire College

Burton on Trent

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 4 more

Cambridge Regional College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) + 7 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Mental Health: Early Intervention (610/4380/1), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Wellness through Lifestyle Behaviour Change (610/4040/X), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training (603/7187/0) + 31 more

Canons High School

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

Cardiff and Vale College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 10 more

Chelmsford College

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8)

Cheshire College — South and West

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X) + 2 more

City College Norwich

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

City College Plymouth

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 3 more

City Of Bristol College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) + 5 more

Colchester Institute

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Leadership, Management and Customer Service in Sport and Active Leisure (603/4856/2) + 3 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 3 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 15 more

Coleg Gwent – Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

Coleg Gwent – Crosskeys Campus

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) + 4 more

Cornwall College St Austell

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8) + 8 more

Drummond Education

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellness (610/4039/3) + 26 more

Eastleigh College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) + 2 more

Edinburgh College

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9) + 5 more

Elite Pilates Teacher Training

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (600/4015/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (600/1227/4) + 1 more

Evolve Beyond Training

YMCA Level 1 Award in Body Image and the Relationship to Wellbeing (600/7385/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7) + 8 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise (610/2286/X) + 18 more

Evolve Fitness Education

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7)

Farnborough College of Technology

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7)

Fight for Peace Academy

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 28 more

The Health and Fitness Institute

Greater Manchester

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (500/8442/2), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9) + 5 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 11 more

Gregson Institute

YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise (600/5924/2), YMCA Level 3 Award In Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People (600/5879/1), YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults (610/1668/8) + 1 more

GW Functional Fitness

YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

Gym Train Academy

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4), YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3) + 6 more

Harmonise Training Academy

32 Cobton Drive

YMCA Level 3 Award In Adapting Exercise for Ante Natal and Post Natal Clients (600/5862/6), YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (610/0829/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6) + 1 more

Hartpury College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 1 more

Health and Fitness Education Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise (610/2286/X) + 26 more

Heart of Worcestershire College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 2 more

Hugh Baird College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

Itchen 6th Form College

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9) + 6 more

JHM Training and Consultancy Limited

YMCA Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (603/7361/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 4 more

JP Alternative Education

YMCA Level 1 Award in Body Image and the Relationship to Wellbeing (600/7385/8), YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (601/4334/4), YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8) + 3 more

Julie Driver Pilates Education

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups and One-to-One with Advanced Repertoire (610/4343/6), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups (610/4341/2), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups and one-to-one (610/4342/4) + 2 more

Kirklees College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

KR Fitness Education

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 1 Award in Introduction to Lifestyle Management (600/2264/4), YMCA Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (500/8442/2) + 14 more

Laurie Nichols Fitness Training Centre

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 18 more

Learning & Skills Solutions

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing 603/7285/0, YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 1 more

Leyton Sixth Form College

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

London Pilates Academy Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause (610/4379/5), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 7 more

London South Bank University LSBU Active

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

Loughborough College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

LSEC Bromley Campus

YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X)

Luton Sixth Form College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

Marcelona Football Academy

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Wellness through Lifestyle Behaviour Change (610/4040/X) + 20 more

Moulton College

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (610/0829/1)

Muse Fitness Qualifications

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 5 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

New Bridge Multi Academy Trust

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1)

New City College — Epping Forest

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

New City College — Hackney

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 4 more

New City College — Redbridge

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 2 more

Newham College of Further Education

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 2 more

NSCG Newcastle College

Newcastle-under-Lyme

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 5 more

NSCG Stafford College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X)

Pembrokeshire College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 1 more

Performance Training Academy

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 15 more

Performance Training Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) (603/3413/7) + 3 more

Physical Solutions (UK)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 10 more

Pilates Matwork Teacher Training

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (600/4015/4) + 1 more

Pilates Union UK

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)

Platinum Training Institute

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8), YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome (600/6752/4) + 24 more

Poultec Training Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (501/0519/X)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (600/0356/X) + 2 more

Priestley College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

Professional Fitness Academy

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 2 more

Proprius Pilates, Therapies, Training

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)

Pure Training and Development

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise (600/5924/2) + 3 more

Qualifications in Fitness Ltd

YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (601/4334/4), YMCA Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (500/8442/2), YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (601/4335/6) + 11 more

Quality Training & Skills Development

YMCA Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (500/6534/8), YMCA Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning 500/6535/X

Queen Mary’s College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

Reach Every Generation

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1)

Reformation Studios

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)

Rob Horswell Training Limited

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Mental Health: Early Intervention (610/4380/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals (603/7146/8) + 26 more

Rookery Consultants Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (603/7361/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 4 more

RT Fitness Training

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 4 more

Seaford College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

Shrewsbury Colleges Group

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 4 more

SMART Qualifications

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9) + 48 more

South Devon College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 18 more

South Staffordshire College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4) + 3 more

Spectrum FIT Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise (610/2286/X) + 9 more

Performance Therapy Education

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8) + 1 more

Sports, Fitness & Exercise Academy

YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (601/4335/6), YMCA Level 1 Diploma In Sport and Active Leisure (600/9170/8), YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition to Support Physical Activity (603/3098/3) + 8 more

Stoke On Trent College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

Strive Academy Ltd

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (500/8442/2)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) + 8 more

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise (610/2286/X) + 17 more

Tang Hall SMART

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8)

Teignbridge Leisure

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 2 more

The Archbishop’s School

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 2 more

The Canterbury Academy

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training (603/7187/0), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 4 more

The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer (610/2789/3) + 6 more

The Fitness Circle Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise (610/2286/X), YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Applied Nutrition for Health, Wellness, Weight Management, and Sports Performance (610/2287/1) + 2 more

The Fitness Directory

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 4 more

The Fitness Education Academy

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause (610/4379/5), YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions (601/4796/9)

The Missing Link

YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition to Support Physical Activity (603/3098/3), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X) + 1 more

The Teacher Trainer Ltd

YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (600/0354/6), YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (600/0356/X), YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training (601/1846/5) + 5 more

The University of Edinburgh – Sport & Exercise

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 6 more

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group – Strode’s College

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 1 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition to Support Physical Activity (603/3098/3), YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1) + 8 more

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions (601/6693/9), YMCA Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (500/8442/2) + 13 more

Tresham College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

Triton Training Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X) + 1 more

Truro & Penwith College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 8 more

Umbrella Education

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (600/0356/X) + 5 more

University of Bolton

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8)

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 2 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4), YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children and Young People in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7216/3) + 11 more

Walsall College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7) + 7 more

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (601/5011/7) + 1 more

West Suffolk College

Bury St Edmunds

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7) + 6 more

Writtle University College

YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

YMCA Fitness Industry Training

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8) + 20 more

YMCA North Tyneside

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1)

YMCA Training (Education)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4) + 8 more

YMCA Training (Skills)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1) + 4 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym and Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training) (610/2793/5) + 2 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 1 more

CRAFT for Human Development

Giza Governorate

YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training (603/7187/0), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 5 more

Fitness Academy Wales

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing, and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/3504/X), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X) + 1 more

Inspired Fitness Training Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7), YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition to Support Physical Activity (603/3098/3), YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4) + 4 more

Iris Coaching & Education (ICE)

YMCA Level 1 Award in Body Image and the Relationship to Wellbeing (600/7385/8), YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (601/4334/4), YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8)

Bury St Edmunds

YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellness (610/4039/3), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Wellness through Lifestyle Behaviour Change (610/4040/X), YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals (603/7146/8) + 3 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellness (610/4039/3) + 17 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 2 more

Pinnacle Fitness Training Academy

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer (610/2789/3), YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (610/2787/X) + 3 more

ProActive Training Ltd

YMCA Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) (610/3569/5)

Fibre Fitness Training

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 3 more

SJD Pilates Teacher Training Academy

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)

Smallbrook School

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1)

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) + 10 more

Trained Academy Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4), YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause (610/4379/5) + 6 more

YMCA Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (603/7361/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety (603/7360/X), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision (603/7363/5) + 1 more

Elevate Training Academy

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (601/5011/7), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8), YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) (610/0736/5)

Telford Soft Tissue Therapy School

YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (610/0822/9), YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (603/7215/1), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8) + 1 more

SOFIT Group Ltd

YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1), YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4), YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (600/1144/0) + 2 more

Choreographytogo Ltd

YMCA Level 2 Award in Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Principles for EMD UK Professional Membership (610/3661/4), YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children Aged 0-5 in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7218/7), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8) + 10 more

London Fire Consultants Ltd

YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1), YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3), YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (600/0356/X) + 2 more

The Training & Skills Academy

Chester Le Street

YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (601/4334/4), YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8)

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups and One-to-One with Advanced Repertoire (610/4343/6), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups (610/4341/2), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups and one-to-one (610/4342/4) + 2 more

Stronger for Longer

Newcastle on upon Tyne

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8), YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4), YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (610/2787/X) + 1 more

The Greater Horseshoe School

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 1 Diploma In Sport and Active Leisure (600/9170/8)

Health & Lifestyle Quals LTD

YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (601/4334/4), YMCA Level 1 Award in Introduction to Lifestyle Management (600/2264/4), YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (601/4335/6) + 10 more

TherapyFit Training Academy

Sheldon, Birmingham

YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise (610/2286/X), YMCA Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (Soft Tissue Dysfunction) (610/3569/5), YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) + 6 more

Alison Salmond Osteopilates

YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (600/0356/X), YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training (601/1846/5)

The Stephen Longfellow Academy

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8)

Education Family Wellbeing Service

YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8), YMCA Level 1 Diploma In Sport and Active Leisure (600/9170/8)

Fearless Fitness Training Academy

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups and One-to-One with Advanced Repertoire (610/4343/6), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups (610/4341/2), YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups and one-to-one (610/4342/4) + 2 more

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