Fitness Instructor Award (Level 2)
Course
In Gloucestershire
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Gloucestershire
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Duration
15 Days
By the end of the course, you will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Plan and instruct safe and effective gym sessions. Provide advice on physical activity and good customer service. Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety in a gym environment. Progress to further qualifications within the health and fitness industry
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About this course
* A degree of physical fitness
* Some experience of gym-based exercise is highly recommended
* Element of communication skills (reading, writing, presenting and discussing will all be integral to the
course)
Reviews
Subjects
- Fitness
Course programme
This course is for you if you want to become a fitness instructor. The qualification this course gives you will allow you to be on the Register of Exercise Professionals as a Level 2 instructor.
The course takes 120 hours or 15 days to complete and is taught by experienced and highly-qualified tutors. Class sizes are small to ensure you receive individual attention and support. The course is 50% theory and 50% practical.
Topics Covered
Unit 1 – Exercise & Fitness Knowledge
- Skeletal System
- Components of fitness
- Heart, lungs and circulatory system
- Neuromuscular system
- Energy systems
- Kinesiology applicable to exercise
- Pre-screening measures for older adults and pre- and post-natal clients
Unit 2 – Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise & Fitness Instruction
- Health and safety working practices
- Equipment preparation
- Risk assessment before and during exercise
- Safe and effective preparation for exercise
- Emergency situations
- Code of ethical practice
- Fitness industry structure
- Boundaries of professional fitness instructors
- Client/trainer relationship
- Barriers to participation
- Motivational methods
- Positive promotion of activity for health
Unit 3 – Instructing Gym Based Exercise
- Components and principles of fitness training
- Safe and effective progression
- Appropriate types of activity
- Information collection
- Creating session plans
- Delivering exercise sessions
- Instructing skills
- Reviewing sessions
Assessments
- Practical gym session with client
- Final anatomy and physiology theory exam
- Health and Safety worksheet
- First Aid exam
- Internal practical gym sessions
Qualification
- 120 Hours guided learning
- Qualification Accreditation Number 500/1803/6
- Level 2 National Qualification Framework – a professional industry qualification recognised by the awarding body Active IQ.
Additional information
Fitness Instructor Award (Level 2)