Fitness Instructor Award (Level 2)

Course

In Gloucestershire

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Gloucestershire

  • 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

Facilities

Location

Start date

Gloucestershire
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Start date

On request

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)

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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

Support: You can apply for funding for the fitness instructor courses, from the Learning and Skills Council.

Fitness Instructor Award (Level 2)

Price on request