Certificate Course in Fitness Centre Management- CCFCM

The blended Certificate Course for Fitness Centre Management is approved and certified as Vocation Course by University of Mumbai. It is conducted by Gāyo in partnership with the BPCA’s College of Physical Education.

Because it is a VOCATION or professional course, it is designed to help students establish a business or work as manager or supervisor in Fitness Facility (Centre or Club) as quickly as is possible. The course duration is approximately 250 hours:

Due to COVID-19 situation, the course will be conducted as a BLENDED course – that is:

• Online WEBINARS supported by video content
• Guided Home Study & Practice
• Home Assignments
• In-Person Education & Training as and when COVID-19 situation permits

Visit CCFCM Course link for:

• Certification & Accreditations Structure
• Fee Structure
• Terms and Conditions

The course is approved and certificated by the University of Mumbai which is accredited in Grade A-5 Stars by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC), Government of India. This is the highest accreditation grade for any Indian University. Under the approval of Mumbai University, we conduct the course in partnership with BPCA’s College of Physical Education which is permanently affiliated to the University and is itself accredited with Grade A by NAAC.

India does not have a national Fitness Industry or Association which can establish standards of fitness education and training, code of practice, etc., (like the Indian Medical Association, for example).

We thus believe that aligning with one of the best, nationally respected Universities is the only way to establish best practices in fitness education and training on basis of the highest academic standards in India.

By virtue of the University recognition, CCFCM is accepted across India and overseas.

CCFCM is conducted in almost all major cities of India. Visit events for latest update of events.

For detailed syllabus click CCFCM course syllabus. It is the most comprehensive syllabus for fitness managers. CCFCM is the only fitness center manager’s course in India which provides fee post-enrolment guidance to students in academic and professional matters.

 Students who are trained and certified at the end of the course are ready to launch their world class careers with confidence and security.

Visit CCFCM course link for:

• Certification & Accreditations Structure
• Fee Structure
• Terms and Conditions
• First Aid & CPR AED

Optional, additional certificates, if applicable, are –

• National Skills Qualification – NSQF Level 3 (highly recommended)

The Gāyo certificate is NOT renewable.

Though the CCFCM certificate is not renewable – there is no expiry date – the certificate holder, it is RECOMMENDED, must attend at least 30 hours of additional training every three years after issue date of certificate.

The training programs attended in order to continue education or progress your career may be in bodybuilding, strength & conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology, management, accounting, safety or any other subject which will help you update professional knowledge.

The objective of Continuing Education or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is encourage certificate holders to regularly add their professional knowledge and training skill sets. This will sharpen their competitive edge in the marketplace. Learn something new related to Fitness and deliver it to your clients!

Once you enroll to the course, you are member of our FAMILY of GĀYO FITNESS ACADEMY.

We will guide you – free of cost – in:

• Academic studies
• Client training
• Business development
• Legal issues

BPCACPE is the only college in Mumbai to have its own stadium and training facilities! It is one of the top Physical Education Colleges in India. It is permanently affiliated to the University and is accredited with Grade A by NAAC. http://www.bpcacpemumbai.org/

BPCACPE and our Academy together offer the CCFCM and the Certificate Course in Fitness Center Management. Both these are vocation courses approved and certified by the University of Mumbai.

The University of Mumbai offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral courses, as well as diplomas and vocation certificates in many disciplines. The University of Mumbai is one of the largest universities in the world. It currently has over 700 affiliated colleges. Accredited by NAAC in A***** Grade, it is one of the three oldest universities in the country.

Gāyo Fitness Academy and Research Center Private Limited (GFARC)

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT to CCFCM

• Fees
  1. The CCFCM Fee is the fee I shall pay for the entire course including theory and practical training, eBOOKS, examinations and certification as published on gayofitnessacademy.com and as shared through social and other media from time to time.
  2. GFARC reserves the right to structure the Fee/s and charge the same to the students as deemed fit from time to time
  3. The Total Composite CCFCM Fee is the total of the CCFCM Fee and the Optional Fee/s payable as published from time to time.
  4. I will pay the CCFCM fee in full and final settlement seven working days before the date of the commencement of the CCFCM course.
  5. I will pay the Optional Fee/s at least 15 days in advance of the commencement of the training program or examination or certification as applicable.
  6. Upon my request and application to GFARC, I may be allowed to pay the CCFCM Fee in equated monthly instalments (EMIs) or according to Module/s that I attend under below-mentioned conditions:
     1. The number of EMIs and / or the Modules will be determined and permitted solely by GFARC and their decision will be final.
     2. I will not be eligible to discounts.

• I will pay fee for each of the CCFCM Modules at a rate which is higher than the Module fee charged pro rata in and as part of the CCFCM Fee,

1. The Fee/s as above is / are liable to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond GFARC’s control.
2. The above fee/s may vary from state to state due to additional programs / workshops and / or translation services provided.
3. I have ascertained and I accept the fee amount/s at the time of this enrolment and I shall pay accordingly.
4. I promise to pay as per the schedule of payments as laid down by GFARC.
5. Delay or default in my payment of fee will lead to –
   1. cancellation of enrolment, before commencement of course, and the fee I have paid will be refunded to me after deduction of an administrative charge of ₹2,500/-.
   2. after commencement of the theory module of the CCFCM course in which I have attended at least one but not more than three online theory lectures, I will be refunded the fee after deduction of ₹5,000/-.

• after commencement of the theory module of the CCFCM course in which I have attended at four or more online theory lectures and, thereafter, I wish to discontinue my enrolment I will not be eligible for any refund whatsoever irrespective of the reason for the discontinuation save at the discretion of GFARC.

1. and the amount so paid may be adjusted against future continuation in the next CCFCM batch within a time limit of 12 months from the date of completion of the CCFCM batch in which I am currently enrolled.
2. after commencement of the practical training module of CCFCM in which I have attended at least one day of practical training, the fee I have paid will be adjusted against number of course days / workshops attended.
3. I will follow the prescribed procedure/s for the application of course enrolment, discontinuation and refund if any and transfer to the next CCFCM batch and the GFARC’s decision in this regard will be final.

• The CCFCM fee includes the premium for the accident and medical expenses insurance policy cover for only one year from the date of CCFCM certificate and this policy may be revised, cancelled or withdrawn as per the policy and decision of GFARC.

1. GFARC will levy additional fees as follows.
   1. Re-Exam fee
      1. 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 informed of his / her performance results through the Performance Letter.
      2. The Re-Exam fee will be payable for each of the Sections in which the student has to be re-examined.
      3. The Re-Exam fee will be Rupees Two Thousand and Five Hundred only (₹2,500/-) per each section of the examination – that is, Home Assignments, Theory exam (online or offline), Case Study and Viva Voce and Practical Teaching Assessment.
      4. In case of failure to obtain 70% or more to qualify for the EREPS Level 4 certificate, the student will pay Re-Exam fee of Rupees Five Thousand only (₹5,000/-) and reappear in the Theory exam, Case Study and Viva Voce and Practical Teaching Assessment.
   2. Issue of Duplicate Certificate
      1. The student may be issued with a DUPLICATE copy of the ORIGINAL certificate if the latter is LOST or DESTROYED provided the student –
         1. Pays the fee of Rupees Five Thousand Only (₹5,000/-) and
         2. Submits an affidavit on legal stamp paper (value of Rupees One Hundred Only) to the effect that since the ORIGINAL certificate is lost student requests for the issuance of a DUPLICATE and student will be responsible for all legal and financial consequences of both the ORIGINAL and DUPLICATE are in simultaneous possession and / or circulation with other persons.
      2. Renewal or “updation” of CCFCM Certificate
         1. In the case of a student holding a Course Certificate with an expiry date and wanting to replace it with a fresh Certificate without an expiry date, the student will pay –
            1. Rupees Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Only (₹2,500) + 18% GST in case the ORIGINAL certificate is still within the expiry date
            2. Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Only (₹3,500) + 18% GST in case the ORIGINAL Certificate has expired
         2. The Certificate will be thus updated (revised) only after the –
            1. Payment of the above fee
            2. Submission of the ORIGINAL Course Certificate to our Admin Office in Mumbai.
         3. Taxes and course related costs may be additionally payable.
         4. Provided, before enrolment, documentary evidence is submitted to the satisfaction of GFARC and fee is paid in full in one sum, students in following categories may be eligible for discounts:
            1. 5% discount to ISSA / GFARC students and certificate-holders enrolled through GFARC.
            2. 5% discount to international / national level sports persons (in IOC recognized sports disciplines) in any age grouping in last two years before course commencement date.

• 10% discounts to physically challenged persons.

1. Special discounts will be applicable to BPCACPE students / alumni as per discretion of Principal, BPCACPE.
2. Two or more discount categories cannot be clubbed together – only one is available. GFARC reserves the right to decide quantum of discount.

1. Learning Resources

The Course Fee includes the cost of all eBOOKS (soft copies of books in PDF format) and access to exercise videos through Google Drive or GFARC website.

1. If the student wants the textbooks, other than the complimentary textbook, in the form of hard copies, a fee of Rupees Three Thousand Only (₹3,000/-) will be levied.
2. This fee includes courier charges.

• This fee will be paid at any time during the conduct of the Course.

1. The payment will be made as described in Clause 1(n) to (s).

1. Payment Procedure
   1. All fees will be payable to the bank account of GFARC.
   2. The mode of payment will be as per the directions of the GFARC and may be through the mode/s of NEFT or UPI or cheque to GFARC or any other authorized payee.

• GFARC will issue one and final consolidated receipt for the total full and final payment at the end of the course. The end of the course is the date on which the course completion and passing certificate is issued subject to the intervening end of the financial year and accounting requirements.

1. All payments will be made to our GFARC bank account or to the account of any other party / payee as expressly authorized to accept and receive the fees on GFARC’s behalf.
2. Student must verify the authorization of the other party / payee before making payment and GFARC will NOT be responsible for payments by student to any unauthorized payee irrespective of whether the other party / payee is our representative or not.
3. After the payment is made, the student must communicate to our Accounts Office in Mumbai 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
• Academics
  1. I strictly meet the pre-enrolment criteria including minimum education qualification of 10 + 2 failing which I will be barred from the enrolment.
  2. I agree to abide by the rules relating to education & training, examination / assessment leading to certification for CCFCM.
  3. As per CCFCM requirements, I will attend practical training and teaching assessment and submit video recordings of assignments and undergo evaluations / examinations. I agree to and permit the said video recording/s and / or my 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.
  4. I accept that CCFCM and other certificates will be awarded only upon successful completion of the training, assignments and examinations, minimum attendance and OSCE evaluation, according to academic standards published on www.gayofitnessacademy.com, provided I have paid the fee is paid in full.
  5. I agree to renew, on my own at my own expense, CCFCM / other related certifications and First Aid & CPR certificate before 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. The renewal fees are not included in the Total Composite CCFCM Fee.
  6. I undertake to comply with the rules and regulations of BPCACPE / GFARC / EREPS and other accreditation bodies in connection with my CCFCM as also comply with regulations of training centre / facility / premises where I will attend CCFCM training program /course failing which I alone will be responsible for loss of or damage to person / property in the said centre / facility / premises and neither GFARC nor its officers nor teaching faculty will be held liable for the same.
• General
  1. I understand and accept that during the CCFCM training, I may suffer from exercise-related or non-exercise related or other injury / accident. I have enrolled to the training program / course having convinced myself that GFARC and its training faculty and training facility providers have exercised due diligence in ensuring a safe training program. I will not hold them responsible in any manner for the injury to me or damage to my property.
  2. I authorize GFARC to receive / archive / courier / email my CCFCM / GFARC / other certificate/s and learning resources, etc on my behalf and this will not be considered as breach of confidentiality.
• [Strike off which is not relevant from below – (a) or (b). In case of (b) attach doctor’s certificate.]
  1. I solemnly affirm that I suffer from no medical condition or illness in body and mind.
  2. In case I suffer from any medical condition, I promise to submit within seven days of this enrolment my medical doctor’s certificate confirming that I am fit to enrol to and participate in your training program/s without which I will not be enrolled to CCFCM.
  3. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: I have referred to terms & conditions, specific warranties and disclaimers for and on each training program / course and related learning resources. The enrolment to and / or purchase of training programs / courses (DVD, manual and attending the live training program) and possessing, using and / or allowing the use thereof indicates and confirms my acceptance of and agreement with these Terms and Conditions.
• In case of any issue not covered above, GFARC’s decision will final in the matter.

I have studied and I now accept unconditionally the above Terms and Conditions specific to the CERITIFCATE COURSE IN FITNESS CENTER MANAGEMENT – CCFCM – course and accordingly enrol to the said CCFCM.