Michelle Smith

BA (hons), P.G.C.E in Adult Education, YMCA, Assessor Award (YMCA), MP/CYQ Matwork Pilates

From an early age, I loved all kinds of dancing and anything ‘sporty’.

After qualifying with an English degree, my passion drew me away from the books and towards fitness. In 1996 I qualified as a studio teacher, then quickly added Circuits & Aqua to my cv. After teaching in the industry for many years, running a Rosemary Conley franchise and working as a studio coordinator, I decided to train as a tutor & assessor. In 2002 I qualified in a PGCE in Adult Education, and began to work with NFE as tutor and assessor.

I now tutor the Studio instructor courses in Leeds & Sheffield. I also tutor Aqua, Level 3 Advanced Studio and Exercise & Pregnancy. My fitness qualifications are varied ranging from certificates in Yoga, Pilates and Body Balance to Level 3 Personal Trainer. I still teach classes and am starting to branch out into personal training, alongside looking after my children and working as student support in the NFE offices.

On the course, I will bring enthusiasm, fun and tons of energy alongside professionalism and knowledge. I will get you through your course with plenty of compassion and help, and tissues and chocolate if it all gets too much!