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Keith Smith

Building Exerciser Confidence

Energetic, humble and hugely entertaining as a tutor and trainer, Keith Smith has been involved in qualification delivery, assessing and quality assurance since 1997. Since then, he’s developed and delivered CPD and professional learning workshops for a variety of colleges, training providers, operators and equipment manufacturers, including Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, David Lloyd Clubs, Simply Gyms, Barnsley Premier Leisure, Total Fitness, Surrey Sports Park, Sefton Council, My Time Active and GymGear. Keith has also presented at industry events and conventions in the UK, China, Middle East, USA, Italy and India. Passionate about the exerciser experience, Keith is the first to admit he loves his job and has an extensive CV to prove it

Key expertise:

  • Co-owner/director of Keith and Lara Smith Ltd, providing bespoke learning and development workshops for facility owners/operators and their staff
  • Delivery, assessment and quality assurance of the Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer qualifications (UK)
  • Supporting colleges and private training providers as a tutor, assessor and IQA (internal quality assurance)
  • Delivering theory and practical sessions/presentations at fitness conventions globally.

 

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Qualifications & Awards

Certificate in Education [1997] Canterbury University
D32, D33 [Assessor Awards], D34 [Internal Verification]
Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Part 1 (Edexcel)
Active IQ Diploma in Personal Training
CYQ Exercise Referral for Clients with Specific Controlled Conditions
British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation
CYQ Functional Training for the Independent Older Adult
CYQ Instructing for Ante/Post Natal Exercise
Later Life Training Chair-Based Exercise
Later Life Training OTAGO Module
YMCAfit Coaching and Supporting Change
CYQ Client Retention

CPD Courses by Keith Smith

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It’s All About the Experience
We can’t listen to a podcast, read an article, attend a workshop or view online learning without the term ‘experience’...
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Blogs by Keith Smith

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Enjoyable interval training – setting clients up for success
Keith Smith explores some salient factors that contribute to creating enjoyable interval training Over the...
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The client experience
Keith Smith explores how personal trainers can influence the client experience and positively drive client behaviour,...
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Planning the optimal pathway of learning and development: Don’t just chase cool!
Keith Smith explores some factors that contribute to the optimal planning and executing of an...
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The PT Experience with Keith Smith
So, what is ‘THE’ experience? Keith Smith explains how we can affect the experience of...
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Let’s talk insurance
Having the right fitness insurance is so important. It’s vital to select a highly reliable insurance...
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