YMCA Award in Fitness Instructing, Gym-Based Exercise Certificate Level 2

The YMCA Award in Fitness Instructing, Gym-Based Exercise Certificate Level 2 course is 120 hours long and based around three modules.

These are Exercise and Fitness Knowledge (50 hours), Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise (10 hours) and Fitness Instructing Gym Based (60 hours).

Successful completion of this course will give 20 credits towards the Register of Exercise Professionals. Candidates will gain exercise and fitness knowledge covering: Bones and joints, muscles and muscle actions, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and components of fitness.

Fitness Instructor Students will also cover the following topics:

• How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise sessions


• The principles of training


• How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels


• How to use a range of teaching skills


• The body’s systems and its response to exercise


• Health and safety factors such as how to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults


• How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme

The course is assessed internally and an external theory exam is also set.

There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification; however candidates should have some awareness of using a gym or participating in group or exercise classes or equivalent.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Part-Time course

Part-time courses can start at any point during the year,
please see the individual course listing for the next course start date or if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You may need to complete an application form for some of our part-time courses,
our part-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Part-Time Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application
being received by our Admissions team, if you do not receive this you should contact the team
on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

Courses will run subject to sufficient applications being received.