Active IQ Assistant Fitness Instructing Qualification - Level 2

Active IQ Assistant Fitness Instructing Qualification
The Active IQ level 2 Assistant Fitness Instructing qualification is particularly relevant for you if you:

- Want to know more about your own health and fitness

- Are interested in a career in the fitness industry

- Enjoy practically-based learning

What Will I Learn On This Course?

You will learn how to:

- Plan and perform your own exercise programme

- Assist a qualified fitness instructor in teaching their exercise and fitness sessions

- Understand the body and its response to exercise

- Understand the principles of training

- Recognise and be able to correct poor technique

Course Content And Method Of Assessment

The Level 2 Assistant Fitness Instructing Qualification could open the door to a career in the fitness industry.

It also leads to additional Level 2 qualifications in:

- Exercise to Music (aerobics)
- Circuit Training
- Step
- Exercise with adolescence

To qualify in Assistant Fitness Instructing, you will need to successfully complete the following modules:

Unit 1: Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
A general understanding of the role of the basic principles of Anatomy and Physiology

Unit 2: Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness
Internally assessed (Standardised worksheet provided)

Unit 3: Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
How to risk assess, screen a client and write a training programme using CV, resistance and free weights.

After The Course

This in turn could lead to may varied and interesting careers, including:
Personal training / Managing a fitness centre / Teaching the disabled or elderly / Sports specific training

Level 2 qualifications awarded by Active IQ Qualifications are recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals.

Subject Combinations

The Assistant Fitness Instructor course combines well with Physical Education or Sport but is available to any student who is interested.

Entry Requirements

Keen, enthusiastic sportsmen and women.