Kids Fitness Trainer

Vocational qualification

Online

£ 195 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

You'll reach a professionally competent level; enabling you to plan and deliver safe and effective group and individual physical exercise sessions for children under 5 and/or aged 5 to 11 (the types of activity and delivery methods for these age groups are distinctly different). You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to exercise and fitness and children's development. Suitable for: Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career either in the health and fitness sector, community setting or in schools as teachers of children's physical activity. Note: This does not qualify candidates to be 'fitness instructors', nor to design specialised programmes for children. 16 to 18 year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification.

About this course

There are no specific pre-requisite qualifications, but there is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and candidates should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.
Candidates must provide a CRB check prior to commencement of the training.
Note:
Candidates can be employed before the CRB check is complete provided the organisation is satisfied, on the basis of other checks, that it is safe to do so; however, organisations cannot let organisations cannot let anyone have unsupervised access to children until they have a satisfactory CRB.

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Course programme

Kids fitness is in growing demand due to unhealthy habits of many children in our society. If we can start teaching kids about fitness early, we can try to build a fitter future for them.

This course will qualify you to Level 2 Teaching Physical Activity to Children up to age of 11 in groups or as individuals. Great for school PE teachers, playgroup workers, after-school clubs, and anyone interested in helping kids stay active. For those interested in training teenagers aged 14-18, we also offer a Level 2 Award in Adapting Gym Instruction for Adolescents.

‘Physical Activity’ in this context could include sessions to:
• introduce a sport or activity
• offer fun and enjoyable recreational activities
• develop social skills
• help children grow as individuals
and may be for groups or individuals

There are 5 units which are mandatory for the full qualification:
1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2. Preparing a Physical Activity Session for Children
3. Teaching a Physical Activity Session for Children
4. Concluding and Reviewing a Physical Activity Session for Children
5. Introduction to Working with Children

You'll learn how to plan and deliver safe and effective group and individual physical exercise sessions for children under 5 and/or aged 5 to 11 (the types of activity and delivery methods for these age groups are distinctly different).

Through e-learning and our optional web lessons you will develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to exercise and fitness and children’s development.

As part of the course you'll develop knowledge of the ‘generic induction standard’: for example health and safety, child protection, building relationships.

What could I do afterwards?
Candidates may broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing to Level 2 qualifications in Circuit Instructor, Fitness Professional, and Studio Professional.

You can start anytime because this course is studied via our E-Learning portal where you’ll have access to all the theory modules.
The practical assessment consists of Videotaping yourself teaching physical activities to selection of children in the age group you’ve planned for, which you then send in to us. You must gain written consent from the parent/guardian of every participant.
Important note:
We have a selection process that ensures candidates are suitable for the course and careers in the Fitness Industry.

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Kids Fitness Trainer

£ 195 VAT inc.