NVQ3 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

An interview plus an NVQ 2 Instructing Exercise and Fitness Award. Mature students with relevant experience/qualifications may be acceptable subject to interview.

N.B Applicants must be 18+ years of age on commencement of the programme.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This programme will prepare students for employment within a sport/leisure facility or for progression onto a Personal Trainer Award.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This course concentrates on the development of the essential practical skills needed for providing training sessions within a gym environment. The course consists of a City and Guilds NVQ 3 award in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise Award and the prestigious Central YMCA Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym) Award.

• Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
• Principles of Training
• Models of Behaviour Change
• How to plan, teach and evaluate training sessions
• How to progress a programme of exercises
• Anatomy and physiology
• How to motivate and support clients
• Principles of nutrition and weight management

HOW WILL I LEARN?
Attendance will be 4 to 5 days per week. The programme will include weekend and evening study. The course is 50% academic and 50% practical. Achievement is measured by continual assessment and students will undertake individual and group projects.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
Typical employment prospects will include working within Leisure/Recreation Centres, Gym work, Cruise liners, health spa's, Personal Training and Self-Employment.

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 1 year FE777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC