1. Lesson 1 – Legal and professional requirements for group training
Professionalism for group training

2. Learning objectives By the end of the lesson you will be able to:
Summarise the Equality Act and relate it to group training
Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding screening, recording information, record-keeping and client confidentiality
Describe the scope of practice of a group trainer
Explain the insurance requirements when working as a group trainer
Explain the importance of having appropriate insurance when working as a group trainer
Explain the importance of having appropriate insurance when working as a group trainer, for example, music brands

3. Equality and diversity
Task 1 – timed paired activity – ten minutes
Research the Equality Act, with a focus on:
The year of the Act.
Definition of equality.
The nine protected characteristics.
Task 2 – paired activity
Discuss and come up with examples of when equality of opportunity may relate to the role of a group trainer, and the appropriate action to be taken.

4. Equality
Equality is:
‘Enjoying equal rights and being of the same importance’ (Gravells and Simpson, 2016).
‘Ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents, and believing that no one should have poorer life chances because of where, what or whom they were born, what they believe, or whether they have a disability’ (Equalityhumanrights.com, 2016).

5. The nine protected characteristics of the Equality Act
Age.
Disability.
Gender reassignment.
Marriage and civil partnership.
Pregnancy and maternity.
Race.
Religion or belief.
Sex.
Sexual orientation.

6. Diversity – What makes us different?
Hair colour
Where we are from
Political persuasion
Beliefs
Height
Music taste
Accent
Favourite sports team
Schooling

7. All professionals (including exercise professionals and group trainers) and organisations are required to operate
within the legal framework of equality when providing services, to ensure that all clients and prospective customers
are treated equally, fairly and with the highest standards of customer care, irrespective of differences.

8. Role of the group trainer
What are the roles and responsibilities of a group trainer?
Paired task

9. Role of the group trainer
Customer experience and member retention.
Motivating clients and supporting behaviour change.
Screening.
Referring clients, when necessary.
Class programme planning.
Supervision and monitoring of clients and the class environment.
Health and safety.

10. Scope of practice
Read through the case studies on the scope of practice handout. Discuss and decide if:
Group task
1. The client is within the scope of practice for a group trainer.
2. If not, who should he/she be referred to?

11. Insurance requirements for group trainers
Types of insurance
Public liability insurance
Professional indemnity insurance
Business equipment insurance
Personal liability insurance

12. Protection against claims
Document everything.
Build relationships.
Be organised.

13. Licence requirements Brand specific licences
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)
Performing Rights Society (PRS) for Music Limited

14. Learning objectives Can you now:
Summarise the Equality Act and relate it to group training?
Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding screening, recording information, record-keeping and client confidentiality?
Describe the scope of practice of a group trainer?
Explain the insurance requirements when working as a group trainer?
Explain the importance of having appropriate insurance when working as a group trainer?
Explain the importance of having appropriate insurance when working as a group trainer, for example, music brands?