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Course Overview The Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor Training Course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles of fitness, exercise science, and client support. Learners will gain in-depth knowledge of muscle groups, workout design, and nutrition fundamentals essential for building tailored fitness programmes. The course provides a structured understanding of how to assess clients, create effective training plans, and guide individuals towards their health and fitness goals. It also introduces learners to dietary strategies, the role of supplements, and recovery techniques to support overall wellbeing. By completing this course, participants will be better equipped to inspire, educate, and support others in achieving physical fitness. Whether learners are starting a new career or seeking to enhance their existing expertise, this course offers valuable insights and a solid foundation to pursue opportunities within the health and fitness sector. Course Description The Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor Training Course is designed to build a strong theoretical foundation in fitness instruction and personal training. Covering essential topics such as anatomy, muscle growth, client assessment, and exercise programming, the course ensures learners develop a thorough understanding of the fitness landscape. Through detailed modules, participants explore how to structure effective workouts, integrate bodybuilding diets, and utilise recovery strategies for optimal results. Video demonstrations of exercises provide visual clarity, supporting knowledge of both compound and isolation movements. Learners will also receive guidance on supplements, rest, and overall programme design. This course promotes professional development by blending current industry knowledge with an emphasis on safe and structured fitness practices. Upon completion, learners will possess the skills and confidence to assist clients in achieving personalised fitness objectives and be better positioned to pursue roles in the expanding fitness and wellbeing industries. Course Modules Module 01: Introduction Module 02: The Major Muscle Groups Explained Module 03: Muscle Growth Fundamentals Module 04: Client Assessment Module 05: Workout Design Module 06: Sample Workouts Module 07: Exercise Videos Module 08: Exercise Videos: Isolation Exercises Module 09: Setting Up A Bodybuilding Diet Module 10: Supplements Module 11: Rest & Recovery Module 12: FAQ & Miscellaneous (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to start a career as a personal trainer or fitness instructor. Professionals aiming to expand their knowledge and offer structured fitness services. Beginners with an interest in health, fitness, and exercise science. Enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of bodybuilding, nutrition, and training principles. Career Path Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Wellness Coach Group Fitness Coach Health and Wellbeing Advisor Fitness Consultant

LEARN HOW IRIDOLOGY CAN MAKE A HUGE CONTRIBUTION TO ANY COMPLEMENTARY PRACTICE A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR I want to welcome you most warmly to the study of Iridology. Students of our course have taken their knowledge out into the world of practice and they have been able to see more penetratingly into the health of their patients. They have seen many truths about causes and effects in health and disease - that is what allows you to understand those extra things that make you into an even better healer. I think you are going to find this the most intriguing and absorbing study and, certainly, that is my sincere hope. As you precede, much of what you learn will amaze you and inspire wonder at the ways of the human body and mind. As you tread this very special road, I pass on to you the words that Bernard Jensen gave me years ago when I was his student, inscribed upon the inside cover of his book: “Seek the Higher Values in Life”. DR. LAWRENCE PLASKETT WHAT IS IRIDOLOGY? Iridology is the art of iris analysis. The iris is connected to the brain via the hypothalamus and can give naturopathic read outs on tissue conditions in various parts of the body. With training and practice it is possible to read signs indicative of biochemical, emotional and environmental influences that are hard to determine by other means. We can thus interpret health (and even aspects of personality) by close examination of the eyes, using suitable illumination and a magnifying glass. The close relationship between naturopathic iridology as an assessment tool and nutritional therapy and other naturopathic disciplines continues and grows closer. Now Iridology can make a huge contribution to complementary therapeutic practice and enhanced by our wonderful digital collection of eye photographs, the learning process with the Plaskett International College is a profound and exciting one. We teach Iridology quite separately from other topics and anyone who possesses, or expects to possess, a practitioner's qualification in any therapeutic discipline, may join the course. Course Duration 12 months Study Hours 200 hours Course Content 9 sections Course Fee £495 How Can Iridology Help Practitioners? Examples of how iridology can help practitioners Did you know that some iris features are so very plain that you can see them with the naked eye in ordinary social contact? You can see from two or three feet away in many cases that the person has a toxic digestive system (a strong wide dark ring around the pupil margin). You can often tell that the person has an overactive stomach (a narrow bright white ring very close to the pupil). You can tell when the skin is overlaid with toxins so that the skin's function in excreting toxins from the body is jeopardised (very narrow dark ring around the iris margin). You can tell in some people (rather advanced cases) that they suffer badly from sodium and potassium imbalance and have placed themselves at potential risk from cholesterol accumulation (the so-called corneal arcus, a white or off-white cloudy deposit, usually fairly thick, around the iris margin).  Another example is the ring of spots or 'tophi' represented by the lymphatic rosary. Its mere presence tells one that there is sluggishness in the lymphatic system. When these tophi are darkly pigmented, the situation gives rise to concern for the possible generation of lymphatic illness. Using the precise positioning of iris reflex areas contained on the iris chart, one may distinguish many key points of analysis. Areas of stress and tension can be pinpointed by identifying 'contraction furrows’. Past injuries and adhesions show themselves as contortions of the normally regular and even iris fibres. You can answer questions like:- Is it the pancreas or the liver that is responsible for the trouble? Is the patient's hypertension caused by a defect of or toxic deposits in the particular brain area that is geared to control blood pressure? One of Jensen's rather dramatic illustrations is of the iris of a man who has just been shot. It shows the precise areas of tissue damage within the body and the response is very fast. The number of potential examples is almost without limit. The above may suffice to show the types of things that iridology can do for practitioners. We hope it will help you decide to study Iridology with the Plaskett International College. Course Overview The course covers the nature of iris observation, the nutritive zone, the iris chart, the chronic and acute, the intestinal and stomach zones and nerve collarette, the constitution type, respiratory system, lacunae, open lacuna, inherent weaknesses, the organs of elimination, other organs, special signs, complete diagnosis of a subject. The treatment of the topic follows the principles of Bernard Jensen in the USA. Once the basics have been learnt, the course teachings then extend considerably by bringing in the work of Dorothy Hall and of Dr Josef Deck, both of which are the subject of a special presentation during the course. The published insights of Farida Sharan and Harri Wolf, while not separately presented, also influence the presentation of the course material. Both the Australian School, (Dorothy Hall) and the German School, (Dr Deck/Harri Wolf), offer an added dimension to the study and interpretation of the constitution. PERSONALITY ASPECTS & CONSTITUTIONAL TYPES The study focuses upon the different personality aspects, which show up in different constitutional types. Dorothy Hall gives insights into what contributes to various different types of personality and their emotional and mental responses and their pre-dispositions to health or disease. Different sorts of people can have different priorities, preferences and imperatives built into their very nature from or before birth, sometimes determining the course of their entire lives and their attitudes to the world and to other people. AN EMPATHY BETWEEN PATIENT & PRACTITIONER The course teaches an understanding of these types and facilitates an empathy between patient and practitioner. It shows how people of the differing constitutional types are likely to go out of balance either mentally or emotionally and how their vulnerability to various physical ailments varies. The German School offers a very exciting and precise approach to the constitutional types, which is really quite different, but no less helpful. It highlights variations in the susceptibility to diseases of different organs and systems. THE 3 SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT It is a prime purpose of this course, not only to teach these differing positions, but also to demonstrate how it is that all three of these major schools of Iridology embody different aspects of the truth, how each is individually valuable and how a full and deep understanding of the meaning of 'constitution' can be gained through a sympathetic synthesis of the contributions from all three of these schools. BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE SECTIONS In total there are 9 sections comprising of text, videos and iris images to study: SECTION 1 GENERAL PRACTICE AND AN ACCOUNT OF THE NUTRITIVE ZONE Areas Covered Iris colour Information that iridology can give us The structure of the eye and the iris Using the iris as an assessment tool The principle of reflex areas The Nutritive Zone Abnormality in the colon The Collarette (autonomic nerve wreath or anw) Diagnosis of the constitution based upon fibre structure Studies on images of real eyes SECTION 2 FEATURES OF THE FIBRES OUTSIDE THE COLLARETTE Areas Covered The general layout of fibres outside the collarette Inherent weaknesses First stage in further deterioration of an inherent weakness The meaning of darkness in the iris The development of discrete – open lacunae Lacunae Further notes about lightness and darkness amongst the fibres Healing lines Crypts Round the iris chart – the left iris Round the iris chart – the right iris Checking which structures and inside and which outside the collarette The organ systems The neural arc reflex SECTION 3 SPECIAL SIGNS Areas covered The corneal arcus (sodium ring, cholesterol ring, lipemic ring) The tophi (also lymphatic tophi or lymphatic rosary) Corneal Arcus The anaemia sign The catarrhal sign Acidity Grey background Scurf rim Circulatory ring Sphincter muscle (also called pupillary sphincter) Pigments (topastible or topolabile) Psoric spots Contrcation furrows Radial furrows SECTION 4 THE CONSTITUTIONS IN RELATION TO PERSONALITY TYPE AND DISEASE DISPOSITION Areas covered Very resilient Resilient average Moderately resilient Mildly resilient SECTION 5 MORE ABOUT WHITE SIGNS Areas covered Revision of distinctions between the different white signs Pictures of irises with white signs, with commentaries Further interpretation of the corneal arcus Further interpretation of the lytophi More general interpretation of the colour white SECTION 6 COLOURS IN THE IRIS AND OTHER SPECIAL SIGNS Areas Covered Yellow pigment in the iris Orange pigment Brown pigment Contraction furrows Radial furrows Psoric spots Pupillary border The “friendly fibrils” sign Summary of remedies SECTION 7 THE CONSTITUTION AND SIGNS ACCORDING TO THE GERMAN SCHOOL Areas Covered The German school of iridology Our approach to teaching the German school Introduction to the German constitutional types The lymphatic constitutions Mixed biliary constitution or biliary constitution Haematogenic (or haematogenous) constitution The way to use information on the German constitutions New signs that are specific to the German school Treatment recommendations for constitutional types SECTION 8  ADVANCED STUDIES OF THE IRIS Areas Covered Further details of the iris chart – its layout and its implications Neural arc reflex Deformation of pupil shape and position Advanced study of fibre separations, sinuosity, injuries & adhesions Lacunae of different shape and appearance The b3 bulge and the pterygium Working with genetically brown eyes SECTION 9  THE CONSULTATION & THE PRACTICALITIES Areas Covered Diagnosing pathology of individual critical organs Personality interpretations based upon the German school Conducting an iridology consultation Practical aspects of iris examination Making drawings of the iris and recording the data The uses, advantages and limitations of iris photography and its place in iridology practice Equipments and techniques of iris photography Using the computer to store and process digital images The interaction of signs Interpreting the whole iris in conjunction with the case study Pointers to treatment Carrying out case histories TESTIMONIALS Here's what students have to say about the course Emma Rubio, Health Coach Spain "As a Health Coach I decided to pursue my studies with the Plaskett College to become a Nutritional Therapist. For that, I am also studying Iridology. I am happy to have a tutor to answer my doubts and I like the flexibility that the College offers me. I love the subject of Iridology and the way it is explained, I also like having some videos of Dr Plaskett teaching Iridology as I admire him." Dr Ezequiel Lafontaine, Iridologist Puerto Rico "I LOVE IRIDOLOGY. I have over 30 iridology books, Italian, French, German, Spanish and English, plus over 4,000 photos from my own practice. I took this course for a refresher course and found the material was second to none." Mrs D. Moothy, Nutritional Therapist Mauritius “The distance learning courses have given me the opportunity to pursue my dreams through a program that was not only flexible and convenient for my schedule, but was also challenging and rewarding. I thoroughly enjoyed the readings and the assignments but most importantly, I enjoyed being able to do things at my pace. I must say that the most exciting and challenging course was the Iridology Diploma, and I am happy that I was able to do well in all the courses."

Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Course Overview: This Deep Tissue Massage Therapy course offers learners a comprehensive understanding of deep tissue massage techniques and their therapeutic benefits. Covering essential massage strokes, full-body sequences, and detailed methodologies, the course provides the skills necessary to perform effective treatments that address muscle tension and stress. Learners will develop a solid foundation in massage therapy, enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the expertise to confidently practice deep tissue massage and potentially enhance their career prospects in the health and wellness sector. Course Description: In this course, learners will explore the key techniques of deep tissue massage, starting with an introduction to the basic principles of massage therapy. The course covers a range of massage strokes, including both correct and incorrect methods, ensuring participants understand the importance of precision in each movement. Learners will also delve into the structure of a full-body deep tissue massage, alongside an organised sequence that ensures effective results. The course is designed to enhance knowledge of therapeutic practices, helping learners to confidently carry out treatments that support relaxation and muscle recovery. By the end, participants will be able to perform a deep tissue massage sequence with confidence, improving both their skill set and therapeutic approach. Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: The Massage Strokes – Correct and Incorrect Ways Module 03: Full Body Deep Tissue Massage Module 04: Full Massage Sequence (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of massage therapy. Professionals aiming to expand their skill set in the wellness industry. Beginners with an interest in developing massage therapy expertise. Those pursuing a career in health and wellness practices. Career Path: Massage Therapist Health and Wellness Coach Spa Therapist Sports Massage Specialist Wellness Centre Staff

Complete Health: The Perfect Diet Exercise And Motivation Course Overview "Complete Health: The Perfect Diet Exercise And Motivation" is an all-encompassing course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of health, fitness, and wellness. The course covers essential areas including diet, exercise, and motivation, offering learners the knowledge and tools to enhance their overall wellbeing. Through a well-structured curriculum, learners will explore the significance of a balanced diet, effective exercise routines, and how to maintain motivation for long-term success. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to make informed decisions about their health, improve their fitness levels, and adopt a sustainable lifestyle. Course Description This course delves deeply into the key components of health and fitness, covering a broad spectrum of topics such as healthy dieting, weight loss strategies, building muscle, and stress reduction techniques. Learners will gain insight into nutrition essentials and the importance of physical exercise for overall health. The course also addresses mental health by offering guidance on managing stress and enhancing motivation. As learners progress, they will develop a solid foundation in health principles, acquiring the skills to implement and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The structured learning experience ensures that students not only grasp theoretical knowledge but also understand its application in daily life. Complete Health: The Perfect Diet Exercise And Motivation Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Healthy Dieting & Weight Loss Module 03: Exercise & Building Muscle Module 04: Mental Health & Stress Reduction Module 05: Common Health & Fitness Questions Answered (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their overall health and fitness. Professionals aiming to broaden their knowledge of health and wellness for career development. Beginners with an interest in health, fitness, and wellness. Those looking to gain a deeper understanding of diet and exercise principles. Career Path Health Coach Fitness Trainer Wellness Consultant Nutritionist Mental Health Advisor Corporate Wellness Coordinator

This Strategy Challenge workshop is designed to provide an opportunity for senior management teams to practice and develop their strategic thinking skills - individually and collectively. It gives a 'safe space' and uses examples designed to 'stretch the strategic thinking muscles'

Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body Course Overview The Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body offers a comprehensive exploration of the structure and functions of the human body. It covers key systems, from the cellular level to complex bodily functions, providing a strong foundation in understanding human biology. Learners will gain valuable insights into the mechanisms that govern health and disease, which is essential for careers in healthcare, fitness, and other related fields. By the end of the course, learners will have a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology, empowering them to apply this knowledge in various professional settings. Course Description This course covers a wide range of topics, including cellular chemistry, tissues, the skeletal and muscular systems, the nervous system, and the cardiovascular and reproductive systems. Learners will explore the intricate workings of the human body, including the mechanisms of cell division, metabolism, and sensory systems. The course provides detailed insights into the human brain, eyes, ears, digestive, and respiratory systems, as well as blood, lymphatics, and immunity. It offers a structured learning experience that develops learners' knowledge of human physiology and equips them with a thorough understanding of how the body functions in health and disease. The course is designed to prepare learners for roles that require a detailed understanding of human biology and the ability to apply it in diverse settings. Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body Curriculum Module 01: The Chemistry of Cells Module 02: Cells Module 03: Cell Division Module 04: Replication and Metabolism Module 05: Human Tissues Module 06: Skin Module 07: Human Skeletal System Module 08: The Muscular System Module 09: Skeletal Muscle Fibre Module 10: Nervous System Module 11: The Brain Module 12: Nervous System—Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves Module 13: Nervous System - Autonomic Nervous System and Cranial Nerves Module 14: Nervous System—The Eyes Module 15: Nervous System—The Ears, Hearing, and Equilibrium Module 16: Nervous System—Memory Module 17: Sensory Systems Module 18: Cardiovascular System Module 19: Blood Module 20: Lymphatics Module 21: Immune System Module 22: Digestive System Module 23: Respiratory System Module 24: Urinary System Module 25: Male Reproductive System Module 26: Female Reproductive System (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand the fundamentals of human biology. Professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Beginners with an interest in healthcare, fitness, or biological sciences. Healthcare workers wishing to improve their understanding of the human body. Career Path Healthcare Assistant Fitness Trainer Medical Researcher Nurse Physiotherapist Biomedical Scientist Occupational Therapist Sports Therapist

Touch Typing Essentials Course Overview The "Touch Typing Essentials" course is designed to help learners develop efficient and accurate typing skills. Covering all aspects of typing from basic finger positioning to typing punctuation and capital letters, this course is perfect for those who want to improve their typing speed and accuracy. Learners will gain a solid foundation in touch typing, enabling them to type confidently without looking at the keyboard. Whether you're a student, a professional, or anyone looking to improve your typing ability, this course will equip you with the skills necessary to type efficiently, leading to increased productivity and confidence in digital communication. Course Description This course provides a structured approach to mastering touch typing. It covers everything from setting up your computer for optimal typing to learning how to type individual letters, punctuation, and even capital letters. Each module focuses on building muscle memory for each key, ensuring learners develop speed and accuracy with each finger movement. Throughout the course, learners will be encouraged to practice regularly to improve typing speed while maintaining correct posture and ergonomics. By the end of the course, learners will have gained the skills needed to type quickly and efficiently, improving their overall digital literacy. Whether for personal development or professional purposes, this course prepares learners for success in today's fast-paced digital world. Touch Typing Essentials Curriculum Module 01: Introduction Module 02: How to Set up Your Computer Module 03: How to type the letters F and J Module 04: How to type the letters D and K Module 05: How to type the letters S and L Module 06: How to type the letter A and ; (semicolon) Module 07: How to type the letters E and I Module 08: How to type the letters R and U Module 09: How to type the letters T and O Module 10: How to type CAPITAL letters Module 11: How to type the letter C and , (Comma) Module 12: How to type the letters G and H Module 13: How to type the letters N and V Module 14: How to type the letters W and M Module 15: How to type the letters Q and P Module 16: How to type the letters B and Y Module 17: How to type the letters Z and X Module 18: How to type Colon and Semicolon Module 19: How to type Full Stop and Comma Module 20: How to type Question Mark and Exclamation Mark Module 21: How to type Dash, Parentheses and Quotation Marks (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve typing speed and accuracy. Professionals aiming to enhance productivity and efficiency. Beginners with an interest in improving digital literacy. Students preparing for academic or professional typing requirements. Career Path Administrative Assistant Data Entry Clerk Executive Assistant Virtual Assistant Customer Service Representative Content Writer Transcriptionist

ARE YOU READY TO IMPROVE YOUR PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH? This course will help you learn more about your pelvic floor health, the importance of your pelvic floor muscles and how to do pelvic floor exercises correctly on a 1 to 1 basis. There will be 4 sessions (1 a week) with me. This personal approach will give you the knowledge needed as well as functional ways to improve how you think and do exercises. The time has come to feel empowered and work towards regaining confidence in your pelvic floor was again!

Are you suffering from back pain? Has your doctor suggested you join a yoga class? If so, these masterclasses are for you. Our increasingly sedentary lives have contributed greatly to the back pain epidemic spreading across the Western world, which affects 8 out of 10 of us at some point during our lives. Join us for this series of classes to improve your understanding of your anatomy and make lasting improvements to your posture and movement, changing your experience of movement on the yoga mat and in everyday life.

Course Duration: Half-day or full-day program (with options for virtual delivery) Target Audience: Professionals, managers, leaders, and HR teams looking to build resilience, manage stress effectively, and prevent burnout in today’s always-on, high-pressure work environment. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress and burnout. Understand the impact of chronic stress on health, performance, and well-being. Learn effective strategies for stress management and emotional regulation. Identify personal and workplace practices that reduce the risk of burnout. Develop a personal action plan for building resilience and maintaining well-being. Course Outline Module 1: Understanding Stress and Burnout What is stress? Types of stress (acute, chronic, eustress, distress) Defining burnout: symptoms, causes, and long-term effects The impact of a 24/7 world on mental health and performance How stress and burnout affect physical health, cognition, and relationships The role of work culture, technology, and societal expectations in stress Module 2: The Physiology of Stress and Burnout Understanding the body's stress response: fight or flight, cortisol, and adrenaline The effects of prolonged stress on the nervous system and health How burnout manifests in the brain and body The difference between stress and burnout: a deeper dive into emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment Module 3: Identifying Personal Stress Triggers and Early Warning Signs Conducting a stress audit: when and where does stress show up? Personal stress triggers: how work, environment, and relationships contribute Warning signs of burnout: physical, emotional, and behavioural red flags Self-assessment: Are you at risk of burnout? Understanding your personal stress responses and coping mechanisms Module 4: Effective Stress Management Techniques Mindfulness and relaxation practices: breathing exercises, meditation, and guided imagery Cognitive reframing: challenging negative thoughts and building resilience Time management and prioritisation: setting boundaries, saying no, and avoiding overwhelm Progressive muscle relaxation: tension release for mind and body Movement and exercise: how physical activity reduces stress Sleep hygiene: strategies for better rest and recovery Module 5: Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout The concept of resilience: bouncing back and growing stronger from adversity Strategies for emotional regulation: staying calm under pressure The role of social support: leaning on peers, mentors, and family Building psychological flexibility: accepting what we can’t change and focusing on what we can Creating work-life boundaries in a 24/7 world: disconnecting from work and technology Cultivating gratitude, positive psychology, and self-compassion in daily life Module 6: Creating a Sustainable Work Culture How leaders can foster a culture of well-being and prevent burnout Encouraging breaks, time off, and restorative work habits Organisational practices that support mental health: workload management, flexibility, and support resources Role of HR and leadership in promoting a healthy work-life balance The importance of feedback, recognition, and regular check-ins to prevent stress escalation Module 7: Personal Action Plan for Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Reflecting on key learnings and takeaways Developing a personal stress management toolkit Building a balanced daily routine that integrates self-care practices Creating a self-care action plan for the next 30 days Accountability partners and follow-up strategies to track progress Final thoughts: Small changes for big impact Delivery Style Interactive and experiential with a mix of individual reflection, small group discussions, and practical exercises Case studies and real-life examples to illustrate stress management strategies Guided relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices Personal assessments and action planning for immediate application Course Materials Provided Stress Management Handbook Personal Stress Audit Worksheet Relaxation and Breathing Exercise Guide Resilience Building Tools and Templates Self-Care Action Plan Template Resource list: Apps, podcasts, and books for stress management Optional Add-ons One-on-one coaching or follow-up sessions to discuss personal stress management strategies Leadership or team coaching to create a stress-resilient culture A series of wellness webinars focused on specific stress-management tools (e.g., sleep hygiene, mindfulness, movement, etc.) Ongoing email support or resource sharing to reinforce learning