Certificate Course in Fitness Centre Management

Our surveys across India and Middle East show that fitness professional open a fitness business (e.g. a gym) but 90% of them lack the professional knowledge of running the business scientifically. We also see businessmen who invest in gyms without having the requisite professional knowledge of Fitness Sciences.

Our CCFCM brings Fitness and Business together.   

In India, it is certificated through the University of Mumbai and jointly conducted with the BPCA’s College of Physical Education, Mumbai.

In the UAE, we will shortly apply for REPS UAE CPD status.

DATES:

Start: December 14, 2025

End: February 15, 2026

  • ONLINE viz Zoom:

    • December 14 to February 15
    • Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm UAE time

  • IN-PERSON

    • Advanced Strength Training – to be announced
    • Fitness Assessment & Testing – January 11 and 18
    • Training venue in DUBAI; MAX Gym – IT PLAZA – F26 – Nadd Hessa – Dubai Silicon Oasis
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    • Training venue in Abu Dhabi: AnB Gym – Bin Bishr Tower (Subway Building), 3rd floor, Khalifa Street
Fees:

AED1,850 + 5% VAT

Fee is likely to increase by February 1, 2026

Fee includes eBOOKS –

  • Theory & Practice of Fitness
  • Adanced Strength Training
  • Fitness Assessment & Testing and Exercise Periodization

The course is adapted to fitness industry requirements in India, Middle East and elsewhere. It is of great value for self-employed professionals like personal trainers, Pilates and Yoga teachers.

  • In India
    • The CCFCM is certificated through the prestigious University of Mumbai since 2015.
  • UAE
    • We will apply for REPS UAE approval in January 2026
  • EREPS
    • We will apply for European Standards – EREPS approval in January 2026.

Fitness professionals, after doing the fitness center or club management course will benefit in the following ways:

  • Career Advancement: Acquiring management skills can open up new career opportunities, such as becoming a gym manager or starting your own fitness business.
  • Business Skills: Understanding the business side of the fitness industry can help personal trainers better manage their own businesses or work more effectively within a gym or club setting.
  • Increased Earning Potential: Having management skills can lead to higher earning potential, as personal trainers can take on more responsibilities and contribute to the success of a gym or club.
  • Industry Knowledge: A course in fitness center or club management provides a comprehensive understanding of the fitness industry, including marketing, sales, and customer service.
  • Leadership Skills: Learning management skills can help personal trainers develop leadership skills, which can be applied to leading group fitness classes or mentoring other trainers.
  • Gym or Club Operations: Understanding how a gym or club operates can help personal trainers better support their clients and work more effectively with gym staff.

By acquiring management skills, personal trainers can expand their career opportunities, increase their earning potential, and become more effective professionals in the fitness industry.

  • Must have passed 10 + 2 years of School Education
  • Must hold National / International Certification in –
    • Fitness Education certification equivalent and have minimum three years of training experience
    • Sports Coaching certificate
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • Pilates
    • Yoga
    • Other physical movement formats
  • Must be physically fit
  • Physically Challenged persons can apply if they have exposure to fitness / sport
  • BEFORE EXAMINATION, must attend and be certified in First Aid & CPR with AED

All teaching will be in English only.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Module 1

  • Theory & Practice of Fitness
    • Introduction to 16 X 8 Matrix
    • Introduction to Weight Training and other forms of exercise
  • Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription

Module 2

  • Business Organization
    • General Business Organizations
    • Fitness Club Organization

Module 3

  • Business Management
    • Principles of Management
    • Theories of Leadership
    • Marketing & Branding
    • Entrepreneurship

Module 4

  • Fitness Management
    • Types of Clients Fitness Consumers
    • Client Psychology & Communication Skills
    • Types of Memberships
    • Marketing Principles
      • General
      • Fitness Club
  • Marketing & Branding
    • Marketing Media
    • Sales Conversion process
    • Development of On-site and Off-site Revenues
    • Operations –
      • Front Office
      • Back Office
      • Facility Maintenance
      • HR & recruitment
      • Legal Issues
      • Safety
        • Risk Management
        • First Aid & CPR with AED
  • COMPLIMENTARY! “Health Fitness Management” (2nd Ed) Editor Mike Bates – subject to availability
  • eBOOKs –
    • Theory & Practice of Fitness
    • Fitness Assessment & Testing
  • Videos as applicable
  • Online lectures MP4 video files: links to YouTube channel.
  • Study support: through Webinars, WhatsApp, YouTube
  • Free professional and academic guidance after enrolment and certification
  • Online: 100 hours including pre-recorded
  • Guided Home Study: 100 hours
  • Offline: 50 hours
  • Total 250 hours

CCFCM is a blended course. It comprises:

  • IN ENGLISH ONLY
  • Online webinars (face-to-face) supported with training videos as and when required
  • Guided home study / practice
  • Home Assignments
  • In-Person (face-to-face) education & training

Start: Dec 14

End: February 15

The online lessons will be on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:am to 12:00 pm UAE Time

Subject

ONLINE

IN-PERSON

Dec 14

Business Organization – types

o   Proprietary

o   Partnership

 

Dec 16

Business Organization – types

o   Limited Liability

o   Entrepreneurship

 

Dec 18

Business Management

o   Principles of Management

o   Theories of Leadership

 

Dec 21

Fitness Management

o   Types of Clients Fitness Consumers

 

Dec 23

Client Psychology & Communication Skills

 

Dec 28

Client Psychology & Communication Skills

 

Jan 4

Fitness Management

o   Types of Memberships

o   Membership contracts

 

Jan 6

Marketing Principles

o   General

o   Fitness Club

 

Jan 8

Marketing & Branding

o   Marketing Media

 

Jan 11

Sales Conversion process

Fitness Assessment & Testing

Jan 13

Development of On-site and Off-site Revenues

 

Jan 15

Operations –

o   Front Office

 

Jan 18

 

Fitness Assessment & Testing

Jan 20

Operations –

o   Back Office

 

Jan 22

Operations

o   Client Training 

 

Jan 25

 

First Aid & CPR with AED

Jan 27

Operations

o   Facility Maintenance 

 

Jan 29

Statutory Compliance

o   HR & recruitment

o   Legal Issues

 

Feb 1

Safety

o   Risk Management

o   Preparing for emergencies

 

Feb 2

Case studies preparation

 

Feb 8

 

Mock Sales Interviews

Feb 15

Case Studies Submissions

Final Assessments

ASSESSMENT MODE

  • Online home submissions (200 marks)
  • Offline Theory MCQ exam (100 marks)
  • Case Study Presentation and Viva Voce (200 marks)
  • Real-time Assessment based on OSCE principles (100 marks)

TOTAL: 600 marks

ASSESSMENT GRADES

As percentage (%) of total marks obtained out of maximum 600 marks –

  • Below 49.99% – Grade D (FAIL)
  • 50 – 54.99 – Grade C
  • 55 – 59.99 – Grade B
  • 60 – 69.99 – Grade A
  • 70 – 100 – Grade O (Outstanding)

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certificate in Fitness Center Management awarded jointly by GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy, Dubai
  • Practical Training Clinics Certificates in –
    • Adanced Strength Training
    • Fitness Assessment & Testing and Exercise Periodization
    • Fitness & Exercise Psychology
  • @ AED200 extra: Highfield Level 3 International Award in First Aid at Work and Use of AED with CPR for all Ages

The teaching faculty comprises expers who have over 12 years of training and teachinbg experience and are certified to teach as Focus Awards (UK) Level 3 E&T.

  • Dilip Heblé. With over 50 years of experience in fitness education and management. Has managed over 30 large commercial gyms in India and also managed corporate wellness centers for multinational companies in India. He designed the CCFCM in 2015 and has presented over 35 programs since 2015
  • Advanced Strength Training: Aswandh TM visit https://gafitsport.com/event/advanced-strength-training/
  • Fitness Assessment & Testing: Aswandh TM visit https://gafitsport.com/event/fitness-assessment-testing/
  • FACPR: Dr Meenakshi. She is one of India’s most experienced sports physiotherapists with long, extensive experience with India’s international boxers and wrestlers (who have excelled at the world and international levels).
  • English: Smrithi R +971 58 249 9750
  • Arabic: Amara Alahmad +971 55 551 4839
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