We teach you to master all aspects of fitness exercises to perfection. We start with simple variants of basic exercises such as squat, bench press and explain the use of the most common fitness equipment. Later in the course we cover a series of more complex variants and add exercises for objectives such as speed and power. 

Using our advanced augmented reality app, we show three-dimensionally how the body is put together. You learn to analyze which muscles are active on the basis of movements and how this comes about. with this knowledge you can link movements and muscles to exercises.

You learn how a muscle works and how it is built. We explain how learning or refining movements is neurologically established. We then indicate what you can do in practice with this complex matter.

It is important to analyze posture and movements in a physical way. In this way you are able to determine the load on the body, the active muscles and the direction of movement. It gives you the opportunity to assess per individual whether someone is using the right exercise based on the goal, load capacity and individual physical characteristics. 

Before you develop a training schedule, we teach you how to assess an individual customer. Think of whether someone is of a beginner, intermediate or advanced level, but also aspects such as social-affective, psychomotor and cognitive characteristics that determine the movements and exercises that a client can and wants to perform. 

A tailor-made training schedule is the result of much of the theory and practice you receive during the training. You work on both an individual and a small group training level. This involves programming the correct training stimuli such as intensity and volume based on the objective and individual.

In coaching, you initially focus on the correct execution of exercises, motivating athletes and helping with information and achieving the desired result. We will work with you when it comes to important elements such as voice use and walking lines. We explain how you can create a challenging experience through variety, progressive structure and new achievable goals. 

Human development is the core value for Dutch HDA. By creating a solid theoretical and practical foundation, you gain the confidence to teach a good lesson. In addition, we emphasize the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to see things in context. In this way we build a mature personality that really distinguishes itself as a fitness professional.

• You can work completely independently in the gym and offer planned and targeted physical training for individual or group clients.
• In the Fitness Trainer course at Dutch HDA you learn to develop critical thinking skills and to think in context. You will learn how to provide training in a convincing, inspiring and motivating way. You make sure people learn something and make sure they get results.
• You can conduct an intake on the basis of more complex tests and measurements in order to be able to individualise well within the group. You can then formulate a SMART objective
• You can design a progressive short-term training schedule for a group that takes individual differences into account. You are able to choose the right exercise for the right person.
• You can perform more complex fitness exercises to perfection and choose those that best suit the individual client.
• You motivate and support the client by explaining why you are doing the exercises and what the effect is for each person.
• You distinguish yourself as an independent trainer in the gym.