How do I become a certified roller fitness instructor?

Purchase the RollerFitness Instructor Training Programme, download your training materials, complete the 8-module online course, submit your video practicals, and receive your certification. The course is fully online and self-paced with no deadline.

How much does the RollerFitness instructor certification cost?

The RollerFitness Instructor Training Programme is a one-time payment of £199 GBP. There are no subscription fees or annual renewal charges.

Is the RollerFitness certification recognised worldwide?

Yes. The RollerFitness certification is endorsed by the British Roller Sport Federation (BRSF) and USA Roller Sports (USARS). Certified instructors currently teach in over 20 countries.

How long does the roller fitness instructor course take?

The course is approximately 30 hours of study. There is no deadline — you can complete it at your own pace, whether that takes two weeks or two years.

Do I need a fitness qualification to enrol?

No prior fitness qualification is required. The course is suitable for roller skating enthusiasts and fitness professionals alike. You do need to be confident on roller skates.

Training — RollerFitness Ltd

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Question 01

1 point

Look at the RollerFitness PAR-Q Form Example below. What is the correct advice and action plan to give this participant?

Study the form carefully — note which conditions are ticked and what medication is listed. Refer to the Pre-Screening and Safe to Skate Pass sections of Module 5 to determine the correct protocol.

Guidance

Look at which boxes are ticked on the PAR-Q. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an orthopaedic/medical condition and Methotrexate is a serious long-term immunosuppressant medication. Consider what the manual requires you to do when a participant has flagged a significant medical condition — and what form must be completed before they can participate.

Accept the form but instruct the participant to skip the group warm-up and cool-down to prevent over-exerting their joints before the main skating drills. Fill in the Safe to Skate Pass Form and refer to a professional/GP. Because the participant is on a serious long-term medication (Methotrexate), you must obtain medical clearance before they can participate. Advise the participant that they are clear to join the standard high-impact lesson, as long as they promise to take a break if they feel any pain or discomfort. Clear them for all activities but advise them to avoid wearing knee pads, as tight straps can restrict circulation and worsen arthritis symptoms during a session. Reject the PAR-Q form completely and inform the participant that individuals taking immunosuppressant or arthritis medications cannot safely participate in RollerFitness classes. Offer alternative exercises if ROM is restricted. The participant has checked "Yes" for an arthritis/orthopaedic condition and takes Methotrexate. You should modify exercises to protect their joints, but they do not require a full medical sign-off if the condition is stable and managed. Advise the participant that they can skip the physical skating entirely and instead shadow you as an assistant coach for the day to stay involved. Tell the participant that because they signed the medical consent at the bottom, the liability shifts entirely to them, so no modifications to the class are required.

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Question 02

5 points

Write a complete SMART objective for a beginner participant attending their very first RollerFitness session.

Refer to the SMART framework section of Module 5. Your objective must clearly address all five elements — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Framed — and be directly relevant to skating at beginner level.

Suggested structure

Full SMART Objective statement: Specific — what exactly will happen: Measurable — how progress is tracked: Achievable — why this is within reach: Realistic — how it serves the programme: Time-Framed — by when or within which session:

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Question 03

8 points

Using the RollerFitness Risk Assessment, link the correct Control Measures with the Hazards by dragging them into the correct box. Some hazards may have more than one control measure.

Think about what specific measures directly reduce each hazard. Consider the environment, equipment condition and participant management separately for each one.

Guidance

There are two hazards and eight control measures. Each control measure belongs to at least one hazard. Drag each measure to the hazard it most directly addresses. At least one control measure must be placed in each hazard box to complete this question.

Control Measures — drag each into the correct hazard below

Sufficient Space

One-way skate system

Spills cleaned up immediately

Volume of participants regulated

Correctly fitted skates

Fire Doors Kept Shut

Instructor Aware of Evacuation Plan

Tighter Trucks

Struck by another participant Collision & crowd hazard

Drop control measures here

Roller Skates Equipment hazard

Drop control measures here

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Question 04

10 points

Which category does each of the following RollerFitness exercises belong to? Drag each exercise into the correct session category.

Think about the intensity and purpose of each exercise. Warm-up and cool-down activities are lower intensity and prepare or recover the body. CV exercises raise heart rate. MSE exercises focus on muscular strength and endurance.

Guidance

Warm-Up: mobilisation and low-intensity movement to prepare the body. CV: sustained aerobic exercises that elevate heart rate and circulation. MSE: exercises that target specific muscle groups for strength and endurance. Cool-Down: stretches and low-intensity movements to gradually reduce heart rate and aid recovery. Drag all 10 exercises into the category where they belong. At least one must be placed in each category to complete this question.

Exercises — drag each into the correct category below

Shoulder Rolls

Skating clockwise in a circle

Side-lying leg raises

Sitting forward bend

Wrist figure 8s

Weaving through the cones

Hamstring rolls

Straddle pulses

Figure 8s

Downward dog

Warm Up Mobilisation & preparation

Drop exercises here

CV Cardiovascular training

Drop exercises here

MSE Muscular strength & endurance

Drop exercises here

Cool Down Recovery & stretching

Drop exercises here

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Question 05

1 point

Explain the purpose of the Informed Consent form and describe clearly how it differs from the PAR-Q.

Both forms are covered in Module 5. Think about what each form is legally and practically designed to achieve — one screens health risk, the other confirms understanding and voluntary agreement to participate.

Guidance

The PAR-Q is about the participant's physical readiness and health — it identifies whether medical clearance is needed. The Informed Consent form is about awareness and agreement — it ensures the participant understands the risks and has voluntarily chosen to take part. Only one answer correctly distinguishes these two purposes.

The Informed Consent form acts as a legal waiver that completely clears the instructor of gross negligence, whereas the PAR-Q is just an internal attendance tracker for venue insurance. The Informed Consent form collects the participant's emergency contact details and medical history, whereas the PAR-Q gives the instructor permission to share their personal data on social media. The Informed Consent form ensures the participant understands the inherent risks of RollerFitness and agrees to voluntary participation, whereas the PAR-Q specifically screens for pre-existing medical conditions and physical readiness. The Informed Consent form is only filled out if a participant is recovering from an active injury, whereas the PAR-Q must be filled out by every single person before every individual class. The Informed Consent form gives the instructor legal permission to administer prescription medication during an emergency, whereas the PAR-Q outlines the participant's personal fitness goals.

Class Planning & Administration