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This manual will support the development of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of qualified group exercise instructors to be able to work with apparently healthy inactive adults, with no preexisting health conditions.

Overall, the role of an exercise professional is to support people to achieve their fitness goals. However, when working with inactive participant’s additional consideration needs to be given to planning, delivering, and evaluating programmes of physical activity to maximise engagement, support positive behaviours, and encourage them on their journey to a healthier more active lifestyle.

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