A CAREER in health and fitness couldn't be further away than your average 9-5 desk job. 

The course, worth £1000, will lead to a level two diploma in personal training...

Away from computer screens and clock watching, fitness training is one of the most coveted jobs in the US and UK (although footballer, lawyer and, um, librarian still rank high on the list). 

As part of health and fitness August, Body Confidential has teamed up with Premier Training International, a leading health and fitness industry training provider, with an opportunity to win a place on a fitness course in Manchester or Liverpool. The course, worth £1000, will lead to a level two diploma in personal training and onto a path to a fulfilling job in the health and fitness industry. 

The winner will be able to choose from full time intensive study over two weeks (five days a week) or part time weekend study over ten weeks. The course will consist of a combination of classroom tutorials, face to face tutorials and home study via an on-line platform which is interactive and fully supported by a personal training lecturer. 

Courses are available to start in October. The winner will be notified in the first week of September. 

 

The subjects covered include: anatomy and physiology (skeleton, joints, energy systems, nerves and muscles), the effects of exercise, resistance machines, free weights and instructional skills.

For more information on Premier Training International please see the company website.

The courses are held in two North West venues.

Manchester venue: DW Sports Fitness | Trafford Park | Trafford Way | Manchester | M17 8DD | (courses available in August and October) 

Liverpool venue: Toxteth FireFit Hub | Upper Warwick Street | Toxteth | Liverpool | L8 8HD (courses available in October)