EMD UK - The National Governing Body for group exercise - Have a range of useful resources available

Posted: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:30

EMD UK - The National Governing Body for group exercise - Have a range of useful resources available

EMD UK's mission is to support group exercise instructors to be the best that they can be. They do this by working with instructors, operators and organisations across the sector to provide help, support and advice and to ensure that group exercise continues to inspire people of all ages and abilities to take part in physical activity.

Some of the free resources they have available includes:

  • Webinars - There is everything from marketing your business, class delivery, boosting your confidence, instructor need to knows and connecting health & group exercise
  • Instructor resources - Some of these include, showreels, mental health & safeguarding.
  • Industry research & insight - Both from instructors & participants
  • Blogs

They also provide fitness instructor training, insurance and membership as well as financial support, due to understanding that keeping on top of training fees can be tricky. We have provided the links below to give you easy access to the support and training available to you as a group exercise instructor.

  • CPD and training - EMD's CPD courses are the perfect stepping stone for any instructor looking to upgrade their professional career.​
  • Open bursary - EMD ​provide instructors with a range of different bursaries, funding and payment options.

​You can visit their instructor insurance and membership section to find a cover package which suits you and your work here. All their insurance packages include:​

  • £10m public liability, professional liability and product liability​
  • £2.5k personal property and great personal accident cover​
  • Cover for online, on-demand, outdoor and indoor classes​
  • Discounted PPL credits​
  • Dedicated support team​

Finally, EMD collaborate with industry partners and therefore provide a range of discounts on instructor essentials. These may include:

  • Music, business support, equipment, nutrition, tech and software, booking systems, education and training & clothing!

Active Together are also here to support you and your business, therefore if you would like further support or guidance please visit our Business of Sport webpage.

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