I started as a student with CK Academy studying Level 2 Gym 2 years ago after which I then became a Fitness Instructor. I followed this with Level 3 Gym and began personal training. I have now since completed Level 3 Exercise Referrals which has enabled me to work with client's with health conditions. I am now working full time with clients with health conditions as a Lifestyle Advisor. I find CK Academy to be a very supportive and innovative learning environment. I would happily recommend CK Academy's training courses. (Kathy Cross)
I first walked into CK Academy in 2004, seeking advice on how to become a fitness instructor. I found the staff to be very helpful, reassuring me that I would be able to change my career at the age of 45. CK Academy have helped and given me the support that I needed from the very first course I did with them (Level 2 Gym Instructor ) right through to Level 3 Exercise Referrals. I am now working with clients who have a wide range of medical conditions and it is the most rewarding job I have ever done. I know that CK Academy will always be there for any help that I may need in the future. (Cathy Cross)
I completed my Personal Training Award at CK Academy over an 18 month period and received nothing but support, help and advice throughout. I was totally new to the Fitness Industry, a little older than most of the other students and somewhat nervous but was made to feel thoroughly welcome. I completed the first module which enabled me to make that career move I so desperately wanted. This made my approach to the other modules much clearer and although the course proved a challenge on several occasions the support I needed was always available. Three years down the line, and following a lot of hard work, I have reached my initial goal of being a self employed Personal Trainer and loving every minute of it!! There seem to be so many paths available to me now and I see this as just the start for me. I wonder where my next opportunity will take me? (Jill Milne)
I found my experience with CK academy invaluable. I had been training for many years prior to becoming qualified and did not realise how much knowledge there was to gain from the fantastic tutors at CK Academy. They all have a deep background in both training and the Fitness Industry (not just a casebook of qualifications) and so are in the best place to help all levels of students gain useful and up to date experience with industry recognised qualifications. I now know the trainers/tutors well and I can honestly say you will not find a more professional, caring, helpful and knowledgeable range of people to entrust your future in the industry to. As for myself, I trained through from level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Advanced Gym and then onto Level 3 Exercise Referral and have been able to work in both the commercial and private sectors including fascinating contacts with health professionals. You will never look back once you get on track with this great group of people. (Adrian Claighen)
At the age of 32 I decided to have a career change, so I attended the Level 2 Exercise to Music course at CK Academy. I passed this course in 2003 and received guidance to go on and obtain an Aqua qualification. I qualified as an Aqua Instructor and started working in different clubs teaching Aqua Aerobics. Over the next few years I taught a range of classes from Aqua to Teen Step at various clubs and centres around Essex. During this time I continued to develop my education with CK Academy and in 2008 I was offered the role of Studio Co-ordinator for a private health club. I am now undergoing further training and development with CK Academy to enable me to deliver Lifestyle Programmes to groups of people with individual goals. (Julie Allix)
I first attended CK Academy in 2005 when I completed my Level 2 Exercise to Music course. The support and encouragement I received from the tutors and staff was fantastic. This support encouraged me to continue my learning and I went on to complete my Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor, Level 3 Exercise Referral, Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management and Level 2 Indoor Cycling. I would not have been able to make this change of career without the constant advice, support and encouragement from the whole CK Academy team. I'm now doing my dream job and I would not change a thing! (Denise Carter)