YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Gym
Course
Blended learning in Colchester
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
9 Weeks
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Start date
Different dates available
The qualification that you obtain is recognised internationally and to allow you to take up a career in the fitness industry. Suitable for: Anyone interested in becoming a fitness instructor or personal trainer. This course is ideal for anyone currently working 9 to 5 as you can complete it by supported distance learning and the practical attendance days and exams are all weekends.
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About this course
No previous knowledge is required. Although this is a level 2 course, you can start this course without having obtained a level 1 certificate.
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Subjects
- Fitness
- Fitness Instructor
- Exercise
- Flexibility
- Cardio vascular
- Health and Fitness
- Healthy Eating
- STRENGTH TRAINING
- Weight Lifting
- Anatomy and Physiology
Teachers and trainers (1)
Catherine Wass
Senior lecturer
B. Sc. (hons), PGCE
Course programme
CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
Our Gym Instructor courses will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to begin your fitness career. It will also make you desirable for employment in any gym across the UK. It prepares instructors to induct clients onto gym equipment and to plan and supervise their workouts.
Blended learning in two parts:
Theory, to be completed in the comfort of your own home, working at your pace, making this an ideal format to work around your lifestyle. You will be fully supported by email and telephone support from your own qualified tutor. You will also have access to our students' forum and on-line live tutorials.
Practical, 4 days practical in our own modern facility. Spread over consecutive weekends.
The aims of this course are to:
- Enable the candidates to develop their knowledge, skills and competence to instruct without supervision
- Enable candidates to gain the CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Gym
- Enable candidates to qualify for entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor
- Enable candidates to seek employment in the fitness, leisure and recreation industry
Course Content:
Candidates will learn:
- Exercise and fitness knowledge covering bones, joints, muscles and muscle actions, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, components of fitness and principles of training
- How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise sessions
- How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
- To use a range of teaching skills
Vocational Relevance: REPS Level 2a, 20CPD points
Awarding body: Central YMCA Qualifications
Assessment:
Externally assessed theory paper, internally assessed worksheets and the planning, teaching and evaluation of a practical gym session.
Course dates:
The course lasts a total of nine weeks; weeks 1 to 4 are home study supported by telephone, email and forum supervision by your tutor, consisting of around 80 hours of study using our work books, assignments and interactive DVD; on the weekends of weeks 4 and 5 you attend practical sessions at one of our our facilities; from week 5 to week 9 you prepare your practical assignment; the weekend of week 9 you attend our facility for your practical examination and your multiple choice theory examination.
Additional information
Career opportunities: Recognised as the qualification to have to work as a fitness instructor all over the world, also the prerequisite required to move onto the YMCA CYQ Level 3 Advanced Instructor qualification allowing you to work as a Personal Trainer
Credits/Points: REPS Level 2a
Students per class: 15
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Gym