Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Vocational qualification
In Benfleet
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Location
Benfleet
This award is a nationally-recognised qualification, which is based around planning and teaching safe and effective gymnasium sessions. Upon successful completion of this course candidates will be awarded the CERTIFICATE IN FITNESS INSTRUCTING, which is the industry standard qualification for those pursuing a career in the health and fitness industry. It will also enable you to gain membership.
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Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Cenral YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) Level 2 Gym Instructor's Award
This award is a nationally-recognised qualification, which is based around planning and teaching safe and effective gymnasium sessions. Upon successful completion of this course candidates will be awarded the CERTIFICATE IN FITNESS INSTRUCTING, which is the industry standard qualification for those pursuing a career in the health and fitness industry. It will also enable you to gain membership onto the Register of Exercise Professionals at entry Level 2. Courses will be full days 9am-5pm.
Who is it for?
- Individuals who already work in the industry but do not hold a recognised qualification
- Individuals wishing to work in the industry as a Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer and have either completed the Level 1 Certificate, or have some underpinning knowledge on the subject
- Individuals wishing to study the highly respected YMCA Level 3 qualifications
The course comprises of 50% theory covering exercise and fitness knowledge, theory of bones and joints, muscles and muscle actions, lungs and circulation, energy systems, and fitness principles. The remaining 50% of the course focuses on the practical application of this theory to enable candidates to feel confident in all areas of cardiovascular, fixed machine, and free weight training within a gymnasium environment. A mixture of lectures and practical fitness suite sessions based in the College†s well-equipped Sports Department.
Prerequisites
Applicants need to be interested in fitness and want to progress within the industry. Need to be interested in their own training and health development within a gymnasium environment.
Either progression from the YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Assistant Fitness Instructing or have some underpinning knowledge either from other courses or self-taught.
Assessment
- Theory exam
- Practical exam
- Health and safety worksheets and practicals
- Portfolio completion
Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) offer a wide range of Level 3 qualifications to which the student may progress.
Successful completion will enable employment within a gymnasium environment for both leisure centres and private health clubs.
How long is the course?
14 weeks
Start dates
Course 1: 12 September 2009 - 12 December 2009
Practical Assessment: 12 December 2009
Course 2: 30 January 2010 - 8 May 2010
Practical Assessment: 8 May 2010
Course fee
Full rate (Sept) - £632
Benefit rate (Sept) - £110
Full rate (Jan) - £632
Benefit rate (Jan) - £110
Certificate in Fitness Instructing