NVQ 2 in Exercise & Fitness

Exercise & Fitness - NVQ 2
What will I study?
The course is for those individuals with some experience of the sport and recreation industry who would like to further their experience particularly in the areas of coaching, teaching and instruction of a number of exercise and fitness activities. The exercise and fitness activities can include aerobics, step, circuit, body conditioning and weight training.

How can I progress?
Instructing exercise and fitness in leisure centres or private health clubs, sports team fitness coaching or progression to NVQ Level 3 or National Diploma in Sport

What will I need to qualify for this course?
Ideally candidates will have completed Sport & Recreation NVQ Level 1, but consideration will be given to those candidates who have experience within the industry or who have a keen interest and can demonstrate their suitability for the course. *Applicants must be 18 years or above.

Course Structure
In order to gain a full NVQ 2 Exercise & Fitness these units will be studied; *Plan and prepare a gym based exercise session, *Instruct gym based exercise session, *Deal with accidents and emergencies, *Evaluate and improve personal practice of sessions, *Plan and prepare a group exercise with music session, *Instruct a group exercise with music session, *Support/develop and maintain participants fitness. These are based on the technical definitions of the specific activities in relation to coaching.

Course Duration
35 weeks

Qualification Level
Level 2

Career
Fitness Instructor.