“Ira” (pronounced “eerah”) is the Sanskrit word for water. We have adopted this
Water fitness combines aerobic endurance exercise and resistance training in a shallow-water environment. Activities such as walking, jogging, running and rhythmic movement can raise the heart rate and increase oxygen consumption sufficiently to improve cardiovascular endurance. At the same time, the natural resistance of water can be used to train muscles in a manner similar to dumbbells, resistance bands and weight-training machines.
Shallow-water exercise is increasingly popular for five important reasons.
First, the buoyancy of water reduces impact and stress on the knees, hips, spine and other joints. Second, water provides resistance in every direction, helping develop muscular strength and endurance. Third, continuous movement offers an effective aerobic workout that improves cardiovascular fitness.
Fourth, exercises can be adapted for different ages and fitness levels, including beginners, older adults, people with obesity and, where medically appropriate, those returning to exercise after injury. Fifth, the cooling effect of water makes exercise refreshing and enjoyable, especially during hot weather.
Water fitness also allows several muscle groups and joints to work simultaneously, making it a versatile training format. For fitness professionals, it provides an excellent opportunity to re-skill, broaden their services and work with clients who may not enjoy or tolerate conventional land-based exercise.
Safety remains paramount: qualified professionals should train only clients who can swim confidently, conduct sessions in suitable shallow-water facilities and ensure that trained and certified lifeguards are present. This workshop equips fitness professionals with practical skills to plan and deliver safe, enjoyable and effective water-based aerobic and resistance-training sessions.
Our training program is designed to introduce fitness professionals to the exercise medium of water. Clients get to use a novel, safe exercise format while the trainers get an additional income opportunity.
“Ira” is being presented in India since 2017 and in the UAE since 2024.
We will shortly apply for REPS UAE’s CPD and European Standards’ EREPS Lifelong Learning approval.
By completing our IRA Water Fitness and Conditioning Workshop, participants should be able to:
Explain the principles and benefits of aerobic endurance and resistance training in shallow water.
Understand how buoyancy, water resistance, hydrostatic pressure and water temperature influence exercise and the human body.
Demonstrate safe and effective shallow-water exercises for cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance, mobility, balance and coordination.
Use water dumbbells, pool noodles and other aquatic equipment correctly and safely.
Apply appropriate posture, alignment, breathing and movement techniques during water-based exercise.
Modify exercise intensity by changing movement speed, range of motion, surface area, leverage, direction and water depth.
Plan structured sessions comprising a warm-up, aerobic conditioning, resistance training, mobility work, cool-down and recovery.
Adapt exercises for different ages, abilities and fitness levels, including beginners, older adults and clients requiring low-impact exercise.
Provide clear demonstrations, verbal instructions and corrective cues while supervising individuals and groups.
Identify common risks, contraindications and warning signs associated with water-based exercise.
Apply essential pool-safety procedures, including participant screening, hydration, safe entry and exit, emergency planning and lifeguard support.
Assess participants’ needs and establish suitable fitness goals before designing a water-conditioning programme.
Monitor exercise intensity using perceived exertion, talk tests, heart-rate response and observation of movement quality.
Design enjoyable, progressive and goal-oriented water-fitness programmes for general fitness, weight management and physical conditioning.
Expand their professional services by confidently incorporating safe, effective water fitness into personal-training and group-exercise programmes.
This clinic is intended for professionals who work closely with individuals participating in exercise, fitness, and sport, where the possibility of training-related injuries and movement dysfunctions may arise. It is particularly relevant to practitioners who are responsible for designing, supervising, and progressing exercise programmes that promote both performance enhancement and safe participation.
The clinic is suitable for:
Personal Trainers
Pilates Teachers
Fitness Instructors and other Fitness Professionals
Physical Education Teachers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Sports Coaches
Given the advanced and applied nature of the clinic, participants are expected to possess a sound understanding of exercise physiology, kinesiology, anatomy, biomechanics, and the exercise sciences. Ideally, applicants should hold a recognised Level 3 or Level 4 Personal Training qualification and/or an appropriate graduate or postgraduate qualification in a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience and qualifications may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
First Aid, CPR and AED Requirement
To be eligible for final certification, participants must successfully complete and obtain certification in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) before the final assessment. This requirement helps ensure that graduates are prepared to respond appropriately to common medical emergencies that may arise during fitness, exercise, and sports activities.
General Requirements
Applicants should:
Have successfully completed a minimum of 10 years of formal school education.
Be physically and medically fit to participate safely in the practical components of the clinic.
Demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment towards fitness, exercise, health, rehabilitation, athletic performance, or sport.
Possess sufficient professional knowledge, practical experience, and maturity to engage meaningfully with the clinic's theoretical and practical content.
Be willing to participate actively in discussions, practical workshops, peer learning activities, and supervised coaching sessions.
Mandatorily have proven proficiency in swimming is mandatory.
Be free of known hydrophobia.
Professionals with physical disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with relevant exposure to fitness, exercise, rehabilitation, or sport are welcome, provided they can participate safely and effectively in the learning activities and assessments.
Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED Requirement
To be eligible for final certification, all participants must hold a valid certification in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) before undertaking the final assessment.
This requirement reflects best practice within the fitness and sports industries and ensures that graduates are prepared to recognise and respond appropriately to common medical emergencies that may occur during exercise sessions, sporting activities, and other physical activity environments. It further reinforces the professional responsibility of fitness practitioners to prioritise participant safety and duty of care at all times.
Refer to Modules 7 and 8 in the Syllabus.
Clinic Fees & Payment Options
Course Fee
(Effective from July 1, 2026)
Course fees vary by country and location of delivery.
Please contact us for the current fee applicable in India, the UAE, or other countries.
Additional bank charges, taxes (GST / VAT, etc.) and statutory fees may apply where applicable.
Flexible Payment Options
To make professional education more accessible, instalment payment facilities are available:
India: Credit card instalment options (subject to bank approval)
UAE: Convenient instalment plans through Tabby and Tamara (subject to approval)
What Your Fee Includes
Learning Resources
Students receive access to an extensive library of learning materials, including:
Comprehensive eBooks and study guides
Complimentary time-bound access to exercise and instructional video libraries
Course handouts and academic support resources
Certifications Awarded
For Students Enrolling in India
Successful candidates may earn the following qualifications and certifications:
GĀYO Fitness Academy – Specialist in IRA -water fitness & conditioning
For Students Enrolling in the UAE
Successful candidates may earn the following qualifications and certifications:
GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy – Specialist in IRA -water fitness & conditioning
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This specialist workshop prepares fitness professionals to plan, demonstrate and supervise safe shallow-water exercise sessions for aerobic endurance, muscular strength, endurance, mobility, balance and general conditioning.
The programme focuses on apparently healthy adults. Clients with diagnosed medical conditions, recent surgery, pregnancy-related complications or significant functional limitations require appropriate medical clearance and individualised exercise prescription. Fitness professionals must work within their qualifications and must not diagnose, treat or rehabilitate medical conditions independently.
Module 1: Introduction to Water Fitness
Definition and scope of water fitness and conditioning
Differences between water fitness, swimming and aquatic rehabilitation
Benefits and limitations of shallow-water exercise
Applications for:
- Aerobic conditioning
- Muscular strength and endurance
- Weight management
- Mobility and flexibility
- Balance and coordination
- Low-impact general fitness
- Active ageing
- Cross-training and recovery
Professional scope of a water-fitness instructor
When referral to a physiotherapist or medical practitioner is required
Module 2: Properties of Water and Applied Physiology
2.1 Buoyancy
Reduction of apparent body weight
Reduced loading on the hips, knees, ankles and spine
Influence of water depth on weight-bearing
Benefits and limitations for people with obesity, arthritis or reduced mobility
Maintaining balance and alignment despite upward buoyant force
2.2 Hydrostatic pressure
Pressure exerted by water on the immersed body
Effects on venous return and peripheral circulation
Influence on breathing and chest-wall expansion
Why cardiovascular and respiratory conditions require additional screening
2.3 Water resistance
Drag, turbulence, viscosity and frontal surface area
Resistance in multiple directions
Effects of speed and acceleration
Lever length and range of motion
Using open and closed hand positions
Effect of water dumbbells, paddles, gloves and noodles
Difference between aquatic resistance and gravitational resistance on land
2.4 Thermal effects
Transfer of body heat to water
Effects of water temperature on comfort, fatigue and cardiovascular response
Risks of water that is excessively warm or cold
Hydration requirements despite reduced perception of sweating
Module 3: Exercise Screening and Assessment
Health-history and informed-consent forms
Exercise experience, swimming ability and confidence in water
Previous injuries, surgeries and falls
Medication review within professional scope
Identification of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological and musculoskeletal concerns
Resting heart rate and blood-pressure screening where appropriately qualified
Assessment of posture, mobility, balance and functional capacity
Establishing client goals and baseline ability
Determining when medical clearance is required
Preparticipation screening should consider current activity, known disease, symptoms, medication and the intended intensity of exercise. ACSM identifies screening, medical clearance and appropriate test selection as core responsibilities of exercise professionals. American College of Sports Medicine (USA).
Module 4: Aerobic-Endurance Training
4.1 Principles
Cardiovascular and respiratory responses to water exercise
Applying frequency, intensity, time and type—the FITT principle
Continuous, interval and circuit-training formats
Gradual progression of duration and intensity
Monitoring intensity through:
- Rating of perceived exertion
- Talk test
- Observation of breathing and movement quality
- Heart-rate monitoring, with awareness that water immersion can alter heart-rate response
4.2 Practical aerobic exercises
Water walking: forward, backward and lateral
Marching and power marching
Jogging and running
Heel digs and hamstring curls
Knee lifts and alternating knee drives
Side steps and grapevine variations
Jumping jacks and low-impact jacks
Cross-country skiing action
Rocking-horse movement
Front, side and back kicks
Shuttle movements and direction changes
Rhythmic combinations
Partner and group drills
Interval and station circuits
Programming should contribute to broader physical-activity goals. WHO recommends 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly for adults, together with muscle-strengthening activities on at least two days. WHO physical-activity guidelines
Module 5: Strength and Muscular-Endurance Training
5.1 Principles
Resistance created by water rather than gravity
Concentric muscular action in opposing directions
Stable stance and trunk control
Movement quality before speed
Progressive overload through:
- Increased movement speed
- Greater range of motion
- Longer lever arms
- Increased surface area
- More turbulent movement
- Added aquatic equipment
- Longer work periods
- Shorter recovery periods
5.2 Upper-body exercises
Chest press and reverse fly
Shoulder flexion, extension and abduction
Horizontal shoulder abduction and adduction
Water rowing
Lat pull-down action
Biceps curl and triceps press
Punching patterns
Diagonal pulls and presses
Internal and external rotation with controlled resistance
5.3 Lower-body exercises
Squats and wide-stance squats
Split squats and supported lunges
Hip flexion, extension and abduction
Hamstring curls
Knee extensions within a comfortable range
Calf raises
Step patterns
Leg presses against a noodle
Controlled kicks in different directions
5.4 Trunk conditioning
Standing trunk stabilisation
Anti-rotation presses
Controlled trunk rotation
Knee drives with abdominal bracing
Noodle-supported balance exercises
Contralateral arm-and-leg movements
5.5 Equipment
Foam water dumbbells
Pool noodles
Aquatic gloves and paddles
Resistance cuffs
Kickboards
Flotation belts
Equipment must be inspected, appropriately selected and introduced progressively. Foam dumbbells are buoyancy devices; attempting to “lift” them out of the water or forcing them underwater without control may overload the shoulders.
Module 6: Mobility, Balance and Cool-Down
Controlled joint-mobility exercises
Dynamic range-of-motion work
Supported single-leg balance
Weight shifting and multidirectional stepping
Coordination and reaction drills
Gentle static stretching
Breathing control and relaxation
Gradual reduction of intensity before leaving the pool
Safe transition from water to the deck
Module 7: Medical Conditions, Precautions and Contraindications
Do not admit the participant into the session
Fever or acute systemic illness
Vomiting or diarrhoea
Contagious skin or waterborne infection
Uncovered open wounds or unhealed surgical wounds
Uncontrolled bleeding
Acute intoxication
New or unexplained chest pain
Severe breathlessness at rest
Fainting, confusion or unstable neurological symptoms
Uncontrolled seizure disorder
Medically unstable cardiac or respiratory disease
Inability to enter, exit or remain safe in the water with available assistance
CDC advises people with diarrhoea to stay out of pools and recommends excluding or fully protecting open cuts and wounds. CDC healthy-swimming guidance
Conditions requiring clearance and individual modification
| Condition | Principal precautions |
| Hypertension | Confirm control; avoid breath-holding and excessive intensity; monitor symptoms |
| Coronary disease | Medical clearance; loner warm-up and cool-down; stop for chest discomfort or unusual breathlessness |
| Heart failure | Clearance essential; immersion may increase central blood volume; monitor fatigue, breathing and swelling |
| Asthma or respiratory disease | Medication accessible; avoid irritating environments; monitor breathing |
| Diabetes | Check glucose-management plan; recognise hypoglycaemia; protect feet; keep medication and fast-acting carbohydrate available |
| Arthritis | Use comfortable depth and range; avoid forceful twisting and ballistic movement |
| Osteoporosis | Avoid uncontrolled spinal flexion, forceful rotation and high-impact jumping where inappropriate |
| Joint replacement | Obtain clearance; observe movement restrictions and safe entry and exit |
| Obesity | Ensure suitable depth, balance support, equipment capacity and safe steps or ramp |
| Pregnancy | Obtain obstetric guidance where indicated; avoid overheating, exhaustion and unsafe entry or exit |
| Neurological conditions | Assess balance, cognition, sensation and seizure history; provide close supervision |
| Kidney disease or transplant | Medical clearance; consider infection risk, fatigue, blood pressure and medication effects |
| Incontinence | Follow facility hygiene policy; bowel incontinence or active diarrhoea precludes pool participation |
| Skin disorders | Avoid participation when infectious, actively weeping or not safely covered |
| Visual or hearing impairment | Provide orientation, clear cues and additional supervision |
Module 8: Pool and Participant Safety
Pool-risk assessment before every session
Appropriate water depth and clearly marked boundaries
Non-slip deck and uncluttered entry areas
Safe stairs, ladders, rails or ramps
Checking water temperature and facility water-quality records
Instructor-to-participant ratio based on ability and risk
Lifeguard dedicated to surveillance—not simultaneously teaching
Rescue pole, flotation ring, first-aid kit, telephone and AED
Instructor certification in first aid, CPR and AED use
Documented emergency action plan
Participant headcount before, during and after class
Buddy system where appropriate
Hydration before, during and after exercise
One-minute pre-pool shower and appropriate pool hygiene
No running, diving or unsafe horseplay
Correct storage and inspection of aquatic equipment
U. S. Centers for Disease Control And Prevention” https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/prevention/index.html
CDC recommends locating rescue equipment when no lifeguard is present; professionally delivered classes should preferably have a trained lifeguard actively supervising.
Immediate reasons to stop exercise
Chest pressure or pain
Severe or unusual breathlessness
Dizziness, faintness or confusion
Sudden weakness or loss of coordination
Palpitations accompanied by symptoms
Blue or unusually pale skin
Severe headache
Sudden joint or muscle pain
Signs of hypoglycaemia
Participant panic or loss of water confidence
Chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweating or light-headedness may indicate a cardiovascular emergency and require immediate activation of the emergency plan. American Heart Association
Module 9: Session Planning and Instruction
Participants prepare and teach a 45–60-minute session containing:
Participant briefing and safety check
Progressive warm-up
Aerobic-conditioning phase
Strength and muscular-endurance phase
Balance, mobility or coordination activities
Gradual cool-down
Post-session monitoring and feedback
Teaching skills include demonstration, verbal and visual cueing, observation, correction, inclusive communication, class positioning, music use and regression or progression of exercises.
Course Duration and Learning Hours
The IRA workshop is blended or hybrid.
Teaching skill-sets are delivered through:
Online theory sessions
Home study and practice
Offline supervised practice –
- Landside
- In the pool
Video Library Access
As part of the clinic, participants receive complimentary access to the Academy’s stretching video library for two months following the completion of the clinic. This resource enables participants to review techniques, reinforce learning, and implement stretching programmes with confidence.
Participants who wish to continue accessing the video library after the complimentary period may subscribe for an annual fee. This subscription provides ongoing access to the Academy’s stretching and mobility resources, including exercise demonstrations and programme support materials.
Blended Learning Hours
Total Contact Hours: 24 hours
Online sessions: 6 X 2 hours – 12 hours
Offline Practical: 2 Days × 6 hours = 12 hours
Guided Home Study & Assignments: 12 hours
Total Learning Duration: 36 hours
Student Assessment
Written theory assessment
Pool-safety and emergency-procedure check
Demonstration of prescribed exercises
Practical teaching assessment
Preparation of a written session plan
Case-study programming for a participant requiring modifications
Evaluation of cueing, technique, intensity control and class supervision
Assessment Outcome
| Percentage | Result |
| 70% and above | Successfully Completed – Fit to Work |
| 60–69.99% | Pass |
| 50–59.99% | Conditional Pass / Further Development Recommended |
| Below 50% | Referred for Re-training and Re-assessment |
Certifications Awarded
For Students Enrolling in India
Successful candidates may earn the following qualifications and certifications:
GĀYO Fitness Academy – Specialist in IRA -water fitness & conditioning
For Students Enrolling in the UAE
Successful candidates may earn the following qualifications and certifications:
GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy – Specialist in IRA -water fitness & conditioning
CPDs / CEUs approvals have been applied for:
REPS UAE
European Standards – EREPS
GĀYO FITNESS ACADEMY and RESEARCH CENTER PRIVATE LIMITED (GFAR) – INDIA
GĀYO FITNESS SPORTS ACADEMY (GFSA) – UAE
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT and ACADEMICS
Part 1 – Definitions
“Skilling” means the process of acquiring the foundational knowledge, practical competencies and professional skills necessary to commence a career, occupation, professional practice or self-employment activity in a specified field.
“Vocational Course” or “Entry-Level Course” means a structured education and training programme:
- conducted over a minimum period of fifteen (15) days;
- delivered through online or virtual instruction, offline or physical instruction, or a combination of both (“Blended Learning”); and
- designed to provide the Student with the foundational knowledge and practical competencies required to commence a career or professional practice in the relevant subject, discipline or exercise format.
“Upskilling” means the process of updating, improving or expanding a Student’s existing professional knowledge, abilities or competencies in a specific skill or subject area.
“Upskilling Clinic” or “Clinic” means a focused training programme conducted over one (1) day and ordinarily comprising not more than six (6) instructional hours. A Clinic is intended to teach, update or improve a specific skill-set through explanation and demonstration by the presenter, together with supervised practice by the attendees.
“Reskilling” means the process of acquiring substantially new knowledge and competencies that enable a Student to perform a different professional role, provide a new service, or adopt a new training discipline or exercise format.
“Cross-Skilling” means the process of acquiring knowledge and competencies in an additional or complementary subject area that extends the Student’s existing professional scope and enables the Student to provide related services across different training disciplines or exercise formats.
“Reskilling/Cross-Skilling Workshop” or “Workshop” means an intensive education and practical training programme conducted over a minimum period of two (2) days and ordinarily comprising twelve (12) or more instructional hours. A Workshop shall provide in-depth knowledge, demonstrations and supervised practical training for the purpose of developing proficiency in a new training skill, professional discipline or exercise format.
“Event” means and includes any seminar, conference, competition, contest or other organised activity designed to supplement, support or complement any Course, Clinic or Workshop.
“Programme” means, individually or collectively as the context requires, any Course, Clinic, Workshop or Event. Any reference to a Programme in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed in the specific context of the Course, Clinic, Workshop or Event in which the Student or Attendee has enrolled.
“Enrolment” means completion of the admission process for a Programme, including:
- payment in full of the applicable Programme fee, unless an instalment arrangement has been expressly approved in writing by the Relevant Academy;
- submission of all documents, information, forms and declarations required for admission; and
- satisfaction of all eligibility and admission requirements applicable to the Programme.
Payment of the applicable fee alone, or submission of the required documents alone, shall not constitute a valid or completed Enrolment. Enrolment shall be deemed complete only after all applicable requirements have been fulfilled and the Relevant Academy has confirmed the Enrolment.
“Applicable Context and Jurisdiction” means that these Terms and Conditions shall be read and construed with reference to the nature of the specific Programme enrolled in and the country in which it is offered or delivered, including India, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) or any other country. The Enrolment and Programme shall also be subject to the applicable laws, regulatory requirements and mandatory consumer protections of that country.
“Relevant Academy” means:
- for Programmes offered or delivered in India, Gāyo Fitness Academy And Research Centre Private Limited (“GFAR”);
- for Programmes offered or delivered in the UAE, Gayo Fitness Sports Academy, Dubai (“GFSA”); and
- for Programmes offered or delivered in any other country, the GĀYO entity, authorised partner or service provider expressly identified in the applicable enrolment form, invoice, receipt or official Programme communication.
For the avoidance of doubt, completion of any Course, Clinic, Workshop or Event shall not, by itself, guarantee employment, income, professional registration, accreditation, certification or any legal right to practise, except to the extent expressly stated in writing by the Relevant Academy.
Part 2 - INTRODUCTION:
On the basis of the information that you have collected through the relevant website/s, online, social media, face-to-face seminars and overview sessions, brochures and other media and studied, you understand and accept the following clauses:
The PROGRAM is a blended course comprising the modules listed below and such other that may be introduced from time to time:
- Online lectures – both face-to-face “live” classroom sessions and recorded sessions.
- Guided home study which will be both study of “theory” subjects and practical training.
- “Live”, physical practical training in various exercise formats including but not restricted to weight (strength) training, plyometrics, functional training, flexibility and stretching, First Aid & CPR with AED drills and such other training that may be added or replaced from time to time.
The PROGRAM’s course syllabus, knowledge delivery, duration and teaching faculty (tutors, assessors and internal quality assurers) are of the highest standards that comply with the requirements of the –
- For students in India and the United Arab Emirates, European Standards’ European Register of Exercise Professionals – EREPS – Level 4
- For students in India, the University of Mumbai
- For students in the United Arab Emirates, Register of Exercise Professionals – UAE (REPS UAE)
The PROGRAM, in India, is aligned with the Government of India’s Skills India initiative through the Sports, Leisure, Physical Education and Leisure Sector Council (SPEFL-SC) under the National Skills Development Corporation Ltd., (NSDC).
In India, the PROGRAM is conducted by Gāyo Fitness Academy And Research Centre Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as “GFAR”) and in the UAE by Gayo Fitness Sports Academy (hereinafter referred to as “GFSA”) as per the academic and quality assurance standards of the said Academies and meet the requirements of REPS UAE, EREPS.
You will physically attend for the entire duration of the PROGRAM that you enrol to in India or in the UAE.
If you are physically present in India, you will enrol to and attend the PROGRAM in India; if you are physically present in the UAE, you will enrol to and attend the PROGRAM in the UAE. You are not permitted to enrol to the PROGRAM in India and complete it in the UAE or vice versa.
Part 3 – FEES
All government taxes will be paid as applicable.
If you are in India, you will enrol to the PROGRAM conducted by GFAR and pay the fee to GFAR; If you are in the UAE, you will enrol to the PROGRAM conducted by GFSA and pay the fee to GFSA.
The PROGRAM fee is the fee you will pay for the entire course including theory and practical training – both online and offline, eBOOKS, examinations and certification as published on this website and as shared through social and other media from time to time.
You will pay the PROGRAM fee in full and final settlement within seven working days before the date of the commencement of the PROGRAM course.
Upon your request and application to GFAR or GFSA, you may be allowed to pay the PROGRAM Fee in equated monthly instalments (EMIs) subject to the below-mentioned conditions:
- The number of EMIs will be determined and permitted solely by GFSA and their decision will be final.
- You will not be eligible to any discount on the PROGRAM fee.
The Fee/s as above is / are liable to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond GFAR or GFSA’s control.
The above fee/s may vary from batch to batch due to the additional programs / workshops and / or translation and / or services provided.
You have ascertained and accepted the fee amount/s at the time of this enrolment and you shall pay accordingly.
You promise to pay as per the schedule of payments as laid down by GFAR or GFSA through the pro-forma invoice raised on you and / or communicated to you verbally or textually.
Cancellation of enrolment by you will lead to –
- Cancellation of enrolment before commencement of course, and the fee you have paid will be refunded to you after deduction of an administrative charge of which is 10% of the PROGRAM fee.
- After commencement of the PROGRAM in which you have attended at least one but not more than three online theory lectures or one “live”, physical practical training day, you will be refunded the fee after the deduction of 25% of the PROGRAM fee subject to the clinics, workshops attended and extent and quantum of learning resources provided.
- After commencement of the PROGRAM course in which you have attended four or more or more online theory lectures or two or more “live”, physical practical training days and thereafter you wish to discontinue your enrolment, you will not be eligible for any refund whatsoever irrespective of the reason for the discontinuation save at the discretion of GFAR or GFSA.
- If you do not want a refund but want to defer the PROGRAM, you may choose to continue in the next possible batch within a time limit of 12 months from the date of certification in the PROGRAM course batch in which you are currently enrolled; for this purpose, GFAR or GFSA will issue you a “credit note” valid for only 12 months from the date of the certification in the said course batch you are currently enrolled to ands this credit note will be adjusted against the fee applicable for the PROGRAM at the time of the next enrolment.
- In the case of your cancellation of the enrolment, you will follow the prescribed procedure for the discontinuation and refund if any and transfer to the next PROGRAM batch and the GFAR / GFSA’s decision in this regard will be final.
- In the case of frequent delay of seven or more days from the scheduled payment dates or default in payment, whether in one lump sum or in equated monthly instalments, your enrolment will be cancelled and the fee paid will not be refunded; the certificates for any clinic or workshops you attended as part of the PROGRAM will be awarded to you.
GFAR or GFSA will levy additional fees as follows.
- Assessment Grade Appeal Procedure and Fee. You understand and accept that if you want to appeal against the Course Assessment and Result / Grade, you will
- Submit the prescribed Appeal Against Grade form to GFAR or GFSA with who you are enrolled
- Submit the ORIGINAL certificate issued to you
- Pay Appeals fee as per section requested for re-evaluation:
- Home Assignments: the fee will be 5% of the PROGRAM fee
- Theory Examination: the fee will be 5% of the PROGRAM fee
- Practical Assessment & Viva Voce: the fee will be 15% of the PROGRAM fee.
- Option for All Sections: the fee will be 10% of the PROGRAM fee.
- Your performance along with necessary documents will be placed before the GFAR / GFSA’s Appeals Committee in their next available meeting.
- Your Dossier on the website (linked through the QR code on certificate) will show the following remark: “Awarded grade is currently suspended pending confirmation, upgrade or downgrade after Appeal Against Grade is decided.”
- The student’s performance will be re-evaluated. There will be one of three likely decisions:
- Upgrade according re-evaluated marking
- Downgrade according to re-evaluated marking
- Maintain the same grade
- The Appeals Adjudication process may take eight to ten weeks from date of application and payment of the fee.
- The decision of Appeals Committee will be final. Their decision will be posted in the dossier on the website.
- If your grade is maintained, you will receive the original certificate; if the grade is changed, a fresh certificate will be issued to you.
- Re-Exam fee
- The additional fee will be payable on this account if the student has not earned more than 50% in each of the Assessment and Examination sections. The student will be the informed of his / her performance results through the Performance Letter.
- The Re-Exam fee will be payable for each of the Sections in which the student has to be re-examined.
- The Re-Exam fee will be 10% of the PROGRAM per each section of the examination – that is: (i) Home Assignments, (i) Theory exam (online or offline), (iii) Case Study and Viva Voce and (iv) Practical Teaching Assessment.
- Issue of Duplicate Certificate
- If you have lost or damaged the original certificate, you may be issued with a DUPLICATE copy of the ORIGINAL certificate provided you
- Pay the fee of 5% of the PROGRAM fee
- submit an affidavit or letter to the effect that since the ORIGINAL certificate is lost you request for the issuance of a DUPLICATE and you alone will be responsible for all legal and financial consequences of both the ORIGINAL and DUPLICATE being in simultaneous possession with you and / or circulation with other persons.
- If you have lost or damaged the original certificate, you may be issued with a DUPLICATE copy of the ORIGINAL certificate provided you
- Learning Resources: The PROGRAM fee includes the cost of all eBOOKS (soft copies of books in PDF format) and access to a limited number of exercise videos through Google Drive or Academy’s website or other digital means.
- If you want the textbooks in the form of hard copies, you will be charged additionally.
- This fee will be paid at any time during the conduct of the Course and the books will be delivered within 15 working days of the payment.
- Access to the exercise videos is limited; access to the full library of videos relevant to the PROGRAM will be available on yearly subscription fee as notified from time to time.
- Payment Procedure
- All fees or charges or penalties will be payable to the bank account of GFAR in Mumbai or GFSA in Dubai, UAE, depending on the location of the PROGRAM you have enrolled to.
- The mode of payment will be as per the directions of the GFAR or GFSA to the respective bank account in India or UAE.
- GFAR or GFSA will raise the invoice and issue receipts for the fee payments made.
- GFAR or GFSA will NOT be responsible for payments by you to any unauthorized payee irrespective of whether the other party / payee is our representative or not.
- After the payment is made, you must communicate to GFAR or GFSA’s office the payment transaction details in the following format:
- Name of student
- Course / Exam name
- Amount of Payment
- Date of Payment
- Bank from which payment made
- Name of person from whose account payment is made
- Payment Transaction reference number
- Screenshot of payment
- Total Payable
- Balance payable if any
- Complimentary courses / certifications
- GFAR or GFSA may offer to you from time to offer certain courses, certifications, products or services free of additional cost as a “complimentary” gift or facility.
- This complimentary gift or facility will be introduced, continued and discontinued at any time at the discretion of GFAR or GFSA.
- The duration of the complimentary gift or facility and the timing of its grant is entirely at the discretion of GFAR or GFSA.
- GFAR and GFSA retain the right to refuse the grant of any complimentary facility on grounds of indiscipline, poor academic performance in terms of grades, or reasons beyond its control.
- As this complimentary facility is NOT paid for by the student, GFAR or GFSA’s decisions in the matter will be final and absolute.
- The complimentary offer is one-time offer only and will not be re-applied in the event EREPS, Skills India, University or other authorities change rules of enrolment, knowledge delivery, assessment, or certification or other related process and / or for any reason beyond GFAR or GFSA’s control.
Part 4 – ACADEMICS
You shall strictly meet the pre-enrolment criteria including minimum education qualification as required by GFAR or GFSA failing which you will be barred from the enrolment.
You agree to abide by the rules relating to education & training, examination / assessment leading to certification for PROGRAM.
As per PROGRAM requirements, you will attend practical training and teaching assessment and submit video recordings of assignments and undergo evaluations / examinations as required.
You agree to and permit the said video recording/s and / or your personal and academic records to be shared with other academic bodies for only confidential academic purposes and not for commercial or public use or display.
The PROGRAM and other certificates will be awarded only upon successful completion of the training, assignments and examinations, minimum attendance and real-time evaluation, according to the academic standards published on www.gayofitnessacademy.com, provided you have paid the fee is paid in full.
You agree to renew, on your own at your own expense, PROGRAM / UAE REPS / EREPS / other related certifications including the First Aid & CPR certificate before the date of certificate expiry by attending continuing education workshops / seminars if any and by paying the requisite renewal fee as at the time of renewal.
You undertake to comply with the rules and regulations of GFSA / UAE REPS / EREPS and other accreditation bodies in connection with your PROGRAM as also comply with regulations of training centre / facility / premises where you will attend PROGRAM training program /course failing which you alone will be responsible for loss of or damage to person / property in the said centre / facility / premises and neither GFAR or GFSA nor its officers nor teaching faculty will be held liable for the same.
You will comply with the directions, instructions and requirements as also terms and conditions relating to the PROGRAM / UAE REPS / EREPS / Skills India SPEFL-SC, etc as may be changed from time to time.
Part 5 – GENERAL
You understand and accept that during the PROGRAM training, you may suffer from exercise-related or non-exercise related or other injury / accident.
You have voluntarily enrolled to the training program / course having convinced yourself that GFAR or GFSA and their training faculty and training facility providers have exercised due diligence in ensuring a safe training program.
You will not hold them, singly or jointly, responsible in any manner for the injury to you or damage to your property.
You authorize GFAR or GFSA to receive / archive / courier / email / share your PROGRAM / GFSA / UAE REPS / EREPS / other certificate/s and learning resources, related documents, as also my personal information as shared with GFSA etc., on your behalf and this will not be considered as breach of confidentiality by you or any other party or individual on your behalf.
WAIVER.
- You solemnly affirm that you do not suffer from any medical condition or illness in body and mind.
- In case you suffer from any medical condition in the future, during the PROGRAM, you will submit your medical doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit or unfit to enrol to and / or continue participate in the PROGRAM.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER:
- You absolve GFAR or GFSA from any or all liabilities that may arise due to your own actions or for reasons outside the control during the training course you are now enrolled to and, thereafter, in your interactions with your clients, employers, regulatory authorities, etc.
- You will not hold GFA responsible for any injury or loss of property that may occur during the PROGRAM course.
- You have referred to the terms & conditions, specific warranties and disclaimers for and on each training program / course and related learning resources.
- The enrolment to and payment of the fee for the PROGRAM including learning resources, attending the live or physical or offline training program and possessing, using and / or allowing the use thereof indicates and confirms your acceptance of and agreement with these Terms and Conditions
FINALITY. In case of any issue not covered above, GFAR or GFSA’s decision will final in the matter.
You have studied and you now, through the enrolment to the PROGRAM, accept unconditionally the above Terms and Conditions specific to the CERITIFCATE COURSE FOR PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS – PROGRAM – course and accordingly enrol to the said PROGRAM.