Certificate Course in Personal Fitness Trainers (CCPFT)
INTRODUCTION
Our personal trainer course is –
- Approved REPS UAE Category “A”
- Level 4, European Standards – European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS)
- Priced lowest in its category – Tabby facility available
- Blended – Online + In-Person
You receive 7 Certificates including –
- GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy personal trainer
- EREPS Level 4 personal trainer
- Highfield International First Aid & CPR Certificate
NOTE: REPS UAE Category “A” personal trainer certificate @ fee payable directly to REPS UAE
What does the course offer?
- It teaches you 16 types of Fitness and 8 methods of Training
- Helps you master these exercise formats –
- Weight Training
- Functional Strength Training
- Plyometrics
- Functional Range of Motion – stretching for strength and flexibility
- Fitness Assessment and Testing
- (Each of the above exercise clinics is approved for REPS UAE CPDs!)
- Post-certification guidance
CITY & DATES
DUBAI
October 20, 2026
December 31, 2026
See timeline below
OFFLINE / IN-PERSON TRAINING
On Sundays Only:
WORLD OF CHAMPIONS Gym, Abu Hail, Deira, Dubai.
See timeline below
INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Our Personal Trainer course is REPS UAE preapproved in Category “A”.
It is accredited Level 4 Personal Trainer course by European Standards – EREPS, Brussels.
CPDS
Our course includes the following practical training clinics each of which is approved for REPS UAE CPDs and ISSA (USA) CEUs:
1. Specialist in Advanced Strength Training (16 CPDs REPS UAE)
2. Advanced Functional Strength Training (10 CPDs REPS UAE / 12 CEUS ISSA USA)
3. Advanced Functional Range of Motion (10 CPDs REPS UAE / 12 CEUS ISSA USA)
4. Advanced Fitness Assessment & Testing (10 CPDs REPS UAE / 12 CEUS ISSA USA)
5. (@ additional fee) Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED (Highfield International)
For Indian Citizens:
• Our course is aligned with the Government of India’s Skills India – SPEFL-SC NSQF Level 4 program.
• INDIAN citizens are eligible for conversion of personal trainer certificate to GAYO – BPCACPE Mumbai University certificate, after return to India.
• Skills India – SPEFL-SC NSQF Level 4 exam and certificate are mandatory for EREPS Level 4 in India.
When in India, Indian citizens who are living and working in the UAE will be required to register and pass the Skills India -SPEFL-SC Fitness Trainer Level 2 examination and earn the relevant certificate as a pre-requirement for EREPS Level 4 certificate renewal. The Europe Active EREPS Level 4 certificate is pre-required for obtaining the REPS UAE personal trainer card.
FEES
AED 5,750 + 5% VAT
Fee includes –
- GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy certificate for Personal Fitness Trainers
- European Standards – EREPS Level 4 personal trainer certificate
- Highfield International (UK) FACPR certificate
- Specialist Certificates in following Clinics –
- Advanced Strength Training
- Functional Strength Training
- Stretching for Flexibility
- Fitness Assessment & Testing
- GĀYO personal trainer certificate
- Payment of AED450 per year – please check with REPS UAE for currently applicable fee.
- REPS UAE registration form
INSTALMENTS & DISCOUNTS
- Tabby facility available
- Discounts – ask for Eligibility and Terms and Conditions
CPD CLINICS
Fitness professionals who currently hold REPS UAE certificates can enroll to any of the above Clinics to earn CPDs –
- Advanced Strength Training – 16 CPDs
- Functional Strength Training – 10 CPDs
- Stretching for Flexibility – 10 CPDs
- Fitness Assessment & Testing – 10 CPDs
Check the individual event page for details.
SYLLABUS
ONLINE pre-recordings via Zoom / YouTube
- Theory & Practice of Fitness
- Theory & Practice of Strength
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Kinesiology & Biomechanics
- Muscle Mechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Fitness Assessment
- Exercise Periodization
- Diet & Performance Nutrition
- Exercise & Fitness Psychology
- Fitness Assessment
- Exercise Periodization
- Business Development & Marketing
- Introduction to Arabic language and customs
ONLINE + OFFLINE
Practical training in:
- Advanced Strength Training Level 1
- Functional Strength Training
- Plyometrics for Agility and Power
- Functional Range of Motion
- Fitness Assessment Techniques
- FA-CPR with AED
Know your CCPFT!
LEARNING RESOURCES
The course fee includes
- eBOOKS (soft copies) for the following subjects
- Theory & Practice of Fitness
- Theory & Practice of Strength
- Readings in Anatomy & Physiology
- Readings in Kinesiology & Biomechanics
- Readings in Exercise Kinesiology & Physiology
- Introduction to Diet & Nutrition
- Clinic: Advanced Strength Training
- Clinic: Functional Strength Training
- Clinic: Stretching for Flexibility
- Clinic: Fitness Assessment & Testing
Hardcopies of the above books available on payment. Ask for details.
- Complimentary access to exercise videos to 60 days after the end of the clinic. At the end of the 60 days, the student may opt to access the regularly updated videos through a yearly subscription. Ask for details.
- Complimentary access to YouTube recordings of the online classes
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY
Student must meet these pre-enrolment conditions –
- Must have minimum 12 years of schooling
- Must be medically fit
- Must have liking for physical movement
- Must have completed our Level 3 / 4 course
CERTIFICATION
Certifications
The students, upon successful completion of the course, will be awarded the following certificates –
- GĀYO FITNESS SPORTS ACADEMY’s CERTIFICATE FOR PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS
- European Standards – EREPS Level 4 Personal Trainer
- Highfield International FACPR with AED
- Clinics
- Specialist in Advanced Strength Training (16 CPDs REPS UAE)
- Advanced Functional Strength Training (10 CPDs REPS UAE)
- Advanced Functional Range of Motion (10 CPDs REPS UAE)
- Advanced Fitness Assessment & Testing (10 CPDs REPS UAE)
On the basis of the above certificates #1, 2 and 3, the student should directly apply to REPS UAE for the Category “A” personal trainer card and certificate at an additional fee directly payable to them.
TIMETABLE
Start Date: October 10, 2026
End Date: December 31, 2026
Date | ONLINE / OFFLINE | Subject |
Oct 10 | Online | Theory & Practice of Fitness |
Oct 13 | Online | Theory & Practice of Fitness |
Oct 15 | Online | Theory & Practice of Strength |
Oct 17 | Online | Theory & Practice of Strength |
Oct 18 | OFFLINE | Exercise Fundamentals |
Oct 20 | Online | Advanced Weight Training |
Oct 22 | Online | Advanced Weight Training |
Oct 24 | Online | Advanced Weight Training |
Oct 25 | OFFLINE | Advanced Weight Training |
Oct 27 | Online | Advanced Weight Training |
Oct 29 | Online | Fitness for Special Populations |
Oct 31 | Online | Anatomy & Physiology |
Nov 01 | OFFLINE | Advanced Weight Training |
Nov 03 | Online | Anatomy & Physiology |
Nov 05 | Online | Anatomy & Physiology |
Nov 07 | Online | Kinesiology & Biomechanics |
Nov 08 | OFFLINE | Advanced Weight Training |
Nov 10 | Online | Kinesiology & Biomechanics |
Nov 12 | Online | Functional Range of Motion |
Nov 14 | Online | Functional Range of Motion |
Nov 15 | OFFLINE | Functional Range of Motion |
Nov 17 | Online | Functional Strength Training |
Nov 19 | Online | Functional Strength Training |
Nov 21 | Online | Exercise Kinesiology |
Nov 22 | OFFLINE | Functional Strength Training |
Nov 24 | Online | Fitness Assessment & Testing |
Nov 26 | Online | Fitness Assessment & Testing |
Nov 28 | Online | Exercise Prescription |
Nov 29 | OFFLINE | Fitness Assessment & Testing |
Dec 01 | Online | Intro to Nutrition |
Dec 03 | Online | Intro to Nutrition |
Dec 05 | Online | Intro to Nutrition |
Dec 06 | OFFLINE | Personal Training & Spotting |
Dec 08 | Online | 16 X 8 Matrix – Putting it all together |
Dec 10 | Online | 16 X 8 Matrix – Putting it all together |
Dec 13 | OFFLINE | STUDENT ASSESSMENT |
NOTE:
- Timings in UAE time:
- Online: 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm – via ZOOM
- Offline: 09:30 am to 05:30 pm – in WORLD OF CHAMPIONS Gym Abu Hail, Deira.
- Learning resources
- Dates, timings, subjects of presentations and / or teaching faculty may change for reasons beyond our control; all possible efforts will be made to inform the students and faculty in advance.
- Training and lectures in fully Arabic are possible if there are a minimum of eight (08) Arabic speaking students who specifically opt for Arabic medium instruction and training.
- Online classes are common to all students irrespective of their location; offline training will be conducted in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Fujairah or Sharjah only if we have at least eight (08) students per location.
FACULTY
ONLINE + OFFLINE
Tutors
- Each tutor has at least 10 years of training and teaching experience
- All currently hold or are under the process of obtaining Focus Awards (UK) E&T Level 3 certifications.
- Tutors in the Exercise Sciences and Nutrition hold Master’s degrees in their specializations.
Assessors & IQAs
- All hold Focus Awards (UK) E&T Assessor and IQA certifications
- They are independent professionals who are not tutors in the course.
The names and backgrounds of the Tutors, Assessors and IQAs will be published by March 15.
EXAMINATION
ASSESSMENTS
- Online home submissions – December 1 to 31
- Offline Final Theory exam – January 11
- Offline practical teaching exam based on case study – January 18
- Note: The student will teach “client” –
- warm up
- cardio
- weight training
- other exercise formats as relevant
- stretching for flexibility
- cool down
- feedback with client
- Note: The student will teach “client” –
- The examination pattern will be explained in detail, well in time.
- Minimum Passing Marks: 70%
CONTACT
English / Hindi / Malayalam
- Dubai
- Hena James / Smrithi R: +971 58 249 9750
- Abu Dhabi
- Akram Mohammed +971 56 585 2769
Arabic / English / French
- Amara Al Ahmad: +971 55 551 4839
- uae@gafitsport.com