NL Actief Fitness Trainer (A) course - online self-studyenglish

You gain access to an online e-learning program that allows you to work at your own speed and get started immediately after registration. You also receive a video library covering course material and exam preparation, ensuring you are well-prepared for both the theory and practical exams.

EFAA’s fitness Trainer course trains you to become a nationally recognized NL Actief Fitnesstrainer (A) and prepares you for the international EREPS Level 3 certification; we also equip you to start a high-quality, practical career in the Dutch fitness sector. Start transforming your career and your life today!

Self-study with a studycoach

• You can get started right away in the learning portal with e-learning modules covering functional anatomy, exercise physiology, and training principles. These are unique, interactive learning modules designed for professional Fitnesstrainer (A).
• You will receive remote guidance from a study coach.
• Take online practice exams and tests to ensure you are fully prepared for the theory exam. You can continue using these throughout the course to put your knowledge to the test!

Nationally and internationally recognized

• Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally and internationally recognized Fitnesstrainer (A) diploma.
• The course is accredited by NL Actief at the EQF3 level; you will therefore receive the official, nationally recognized NL Actief Fitnesstrainer (A) diploma.
• You will also receive the European-recognized EQF3 Fitnesstrainer certificate from EREPS.
• Additionally, you will be registered in the European EREPS register for 12 months at no extra cost.
• With this diploma, you can also register in the Dutch register for recognized fitness professionals: FITNED.
• This course provides a solid foundation for an advanced professional personal training course, such as the NASM Personal Training course.
• The course can be taken in combination with Fitness B, or as a comprehensive program that includes Fitness B and NASM Personal Training.

The most time- and cost-efficient format for the participant

In designing this course, EFAA focused on effective time management and cost-efficiency for the participant. The program offers the flexibility to study independently from home at any time, while ensuring that practical sessions are used as effectively as possible to translate theory into practical skills and prepare for the exam.

The stepping stone to your career in the fitness industry

Upon completing this EFAA Fitnesstrainer (A) course, an online self-study program, you will be ready to take the next step toward a specialization, such as the Outdoor Expert/Bootcamp course, the NASM Personal Training course, or another advanced program within the Dutch fitness industry. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Choose your preferred location and start date now!

Online learning

The on-demand course consists of 10 chapters (recorded lessons in the learning portal) that prepare you for the NL Actief exams. These chapters focus on the following topics:

1. Customer guidance and hospitality
2. Behavior and behavior change in training and nutrition
3. Functional anatomy
4. Biomechanics
5. Exercise physiology
6. Training principles
7. Strength training using resistance equipment
8. Nutrition and sport
9. Injury prevention and treatment
10. Doping prevention

The theory study material also includes the NL Actief Fitnesstrainer (A) course book, and the online study program is divided into 4 e-learning modules. The textbook covers the entire theory of the Fitnesstrainer (A) course and must be studied in its entirety.

For anatomy, physiology, and training principles, EFAA has chosen to offer an interactive learning format. Interactive learning is a unique, engaging, and effective addition to the learning process, and EFAA provides this method of learning in the Basic and Functional Anatomy, Physiology, and Training Principles e-learning modules.

Read more here about the unique interactive learning method of this e-learning.

The theory exam is based on the NL Actief Fitnesstrainer (A) book. In addition, you will also receive access to a comprehensive library of Fitnesstrainer (A) video lessons corresponding to the aforementioned practice material.

Practical

The practical component consists of an 80-hour internship at a sports center and the completion of internship assignments. Because this is an on-demand course, you will also receive a specific EFAA practical internship assignment book from EFAA.

Click here for the internship locations known to us. You are, of course, also welcome to find an internship location yourself.

What makes this course at EFAA special?

EFAA’s vision is ‘living a more conscious, healthier life in the most natural way’. Unfortunately, over 75% of the population currently lives an unhealthy lifestyle, and the WHO, Health Council, and national governments are doing everything they can to turn the tide. We see the fitness industry as the ideal instrument for lifestyle coaching, awareness, and prevention.

The Fitnesstrainer (A) course forms the foundation, enabling the trainer to help individuals meet guidelines such as the Health Council’s physical activity guidelines (the “Schijf van 3”). As trainers, we see ourselves as an extension and implementer of the WHO and Health Council guidelines, serving as primary prevention ambassadors and guides toward healthier living. From that foundation and philosophy, we provide our participants with additional insights and workshops—free of charge—because we believe that our sector is the most crucial link to a healthier future.

In terms of content, we naturally ensure that the participant gets the most out of the course; a course/study coach maintains contact with the participant throughout the entire program. With these additional gifts, we aim to support participants and make them more aware of the impact this fantastic profession can have, and how a small amount of awareness can make an enormous positive difference in people's lives and health.

You can participate in this course without specific prior training. However, the course concludes with Level 3 exams. Naturally, you should have an affinity for fitness and sports, and some training experience is an advantage.

You must be at least 16 years old at the time of the exams.

You can start this course at any time.

This course concludes with both a theory and a practical exam.

Theory exam

The theory exam consists of a knowledge test comprising 60 multiple-choice questions.

Practical exam

The practical exam involves actually conducting a fitnesstraining session. You will receive instructions on how to record a video of the session yourself for submission, though you may also choose to take the practical exam at a training location (various locations available). To be eligible to take this practical exam, the following requirements must be met:

• You must have passed the theory exam.
• The internship assignments (portfolio) and the assignments in the EFAA practical internship handbook must have received a passing grade.
• The practical exam lesson preparation form (LVF) must have received a passing grade.

Upon meeting all exam requirements, you will receive a Fitness Trainer (A) diploma that is nationally recognized by NL Actief and also recognized across Europe by EuropeActive at the EQF3 level. This qualifies you as a competent professional for sports and fitness centers, authorized to independently instruct and lead both individuals and groups. Once you obtain this diploma, you will automatically receive free registration in the European EREPS register for one year.

The estimated study load for this course is as follows:

The NL Actief Fitness Trainer (A) course (self-study) proceeds as follows:

1. Completion of the online home-study course in Functional Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, and Training Theory (average study load: 75 hours – depending on your own study pace).
   1. You determine the start date for the e-learning yourself.
   2. Upon final registration, you will receive a login code to start the e-learning modules and video lessons.
   3. The theory textbook will be sent to your home address.
2. Completion of the online home-study course for NL Actief Fitnesstrainer (A) (average study load: 25 hours – depending on your own study pace).
3. Internship and completion of internship assignments (80 hours).
4. The theory and practical exam.

Once registered, you can immediately start the e-learning courses, fitness Trainer (A) Theory, at home and at your own pace. You have access to the course material for 18 months, but you decide how quickly you complete the training.

The costs for this course are, if you pay all at once:
€ 995,00

You can also pay in 6 monthly installments, in which case the installment costs are:
€ 165,83

The course fee includes:

• Theory and practical exam fees
• E-learning module: Fitnesstrainer (A) with video lessons covering all chapters of the Fitnesstrainer (A) textbook (excluding anatomy, physiology, and training theory, as there are separate e-learning modules for these)
• A summary of key points for each chapter
• NL Actief Fitnesstrainer (A) textbook
• A study coach whom you can contact via email, phone, or Zoom with questions about the course material and exam assignments.