You train on your own
You go to the gym regularly and want to know why an exercise works and how to build your training properly.
Online course for your own training
Become your own trainer with the fitness licence!
Understand how your body works and plan your own training. You learn the basics of anatomy and physiology, training theory and motor skills online, then apply them directly at the gym to finish.
- 100 % online, no attendance days
- Start any time, usually done in 1 to 3 months
- Practical assignment instead of a final exam
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
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Fitness Licence
- 100 % online: start any time, no attendance days
- Anatomy, training theory and motor skills with scripts, videos and flashcards
- Practical assignment at the gym instead of a final exam
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
CHF 460.–incl. VAT
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Who is the fitness licence for?
For anyone who wants to understand and steer their own training. No prior knowledge needed.
You want to understand your body
You are curious how muscles, joints, the cardiovascular system and energy supply work together.
You prefer to plan yourself
You want to plan your training around your own goals without relying on a personal trainer.
Want to work in a fitness centre?
That is not what the fitness licence is for. The next step is the Basic fitness and movement trainer course: this recognised course qualifies you to work in a fitness centre. It is held in German or French.
→How the fitness licence works
1
Sign up and start
After signing up you get access to the learning platform. You start whenever it suits you.
2
Study three topic blocks
Anatomy and physiology, training theory and planning, motor skills: you read the script, watch the online seminar and go deeper with learning videos and flashcards.
3
Pass the learning check
At the end of each block you test your knowledge online. With 80 % correct answers you unlock the next block.
4
Final assignment at the gym
You assess how other people perform their exercises, film yourself doing three strength exercises and review your own technique. Then you receive your certificate of completion.
A LOOK INSIDE THE LEARNING PLATFORM
A direct excerpt from our learning platform – you unlock this content when you sign up.
01Anatomy & physiology
You learn how the organ systems relevant to training work, how the active and passive musculoskeletal system interact and how your body supplies energy for movement. On top come the functional anatomy of the main muscles and the biomechanical basics of training.
You learn with: script and audio files, three interactive online seminars (musculoskeletal system, operating and control systems, functional anatomy), learning videos on anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, flashcards and 3D anatomy.
02Training theory & planning
You learn the basics of strength and endurance training, set up weight machines correctly and perform free-weight exercises with good technique. You define your own fitness goals and turn them into your personal training plan, with an eye on training safety and health protection.
You learn with: script and audio files, three interactive online seminars (training theory and planning, strength training, endurance training), learning videos on general training theory, strength, endurance and intensity variations, exercise videos for machines and free weights, flashcards and study aids.
03Motor skills
You learn how to improve mobility and coordination in a targeted way: the difference between stretching and muscle length training, simple exercises for mobility and balance, and how to build both into your training plan.
You learn with: script and audio files, an interactive online seminar on mobility and coordination, learning videos on flexibility and aids for training planning.
Lifetime access
Your learning platform stays yours after you finish, including all later updates. To look things up and refresh whenever you like.
The fitness licence at a glance
Start any time
You sign up whenever it suits you. There are no course dates and no attendance days.
Learn at your own pace
You decide when, where and how fast you learn. You usually finish within 1 to 3 months.
Learn the way you like
Scripts to read, audio files to listen to, online seminars and videos to watch, flashcards to revise.
Track your progress
After each topic block you test your knowledge with an online learning check. You can repeat it until everything sticks.
Practice, not exam stress
There is no final exam. To finish, you apply your knowledge in a practical assignment at the gym.
Questions? We help
If you have questions about the course, our team answers by email.
One price, everything included
You pay once, with no subscription and no extra costs for learning materials.
One-time payment
CHF 460.–
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
- 3 scripts with audio files
- 7 interactive online seminars
- Learning videos, exercise videos and flashcards
- 3 online learning checks
- Final assignment and certificate of completion
Frequently asked questions
What do I learn in the fitness licence?
You learn the basics in three topic blocks: anatomy and physiology, training theory and planning, and motor skills. By the end, you can perform strength and endurance exercises on machines and with free weights correctly and create your own training plan.
What language is the course in?
German: the learning platform, scripts and videos are in German, so you need good spoken and written German. No prior fitness knowledge is needed.
Can I work in a fitness centre with the fitness licence?
No. The fitness licence is designed for your own training and does not qualify you for a job as a fitness trainer. If you want to work in a fitness centre, the right course is the Basic fitness and movement trainer course, held in German or French.
Is there a final exam?
No. To finish, you complete a practical assignment: at a gym, you observe four people, each doing a different strength exercise, and assess their technique. Then you film yourself doing three strength exercises and review your own technique. You enter your answers on the learning platform and then receive your certificate of completion.
How long does the fitness licence take?
You set the pace, there are no fixed dates. It usually takes 1 to 3 months. How long it takes you depends on how much time you invest each week.
How long do I have access to the learning platform?
With no time limit. You can look up and refresh the content at any time, even after you have finished the course.
How much does the fitness licence cost?
The fitness licence costs CHF 460.– as a one-time payment. All learning materials, the learning checks and the certificate of completion are included. You can pay with TWINT, Mastercard, VISA or PayPal.
When can I start?
Any time. After signing up you get access to the learning platform and can start straight away with the first topic block.
Knowledge for your training
Concentric, eccentric, isometric: muscle contractions in training explained
Concentric means the muscle shortens, as when you rise from a squat. What sets the eccentric and isometric types apart, and how to use each in training.
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Understanding strength training: the key to building muscle and a strong body
Strength training promotes muscle building, strengthens joints and health. Learn the theory behind it and tips for effective muscle training.
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Stretching vs. length training – Which brings more mobility?
Stretching or length training? Get to know the differences and similarities and find out how you can increase your mobility with targeted training.
→Ready to plan your own training?
Start the fitness licence today and learn at your own pace. If you have questions, we will advise you free of charge.