YMCA Certificate in Exercise to Music (ETM)

Course review:

You may chose to enrol on either of the two versions of this course depending on whether you have previously completed a Level 2 Gym Instructors qualification or equivalent. The full course also includes the theory elements that are common to both the ETM course and the Gym Instructors course, so if you have previously completed the gym course you only need to add the shorter course.

The role of an Exercise to Music or Aerobic Instructor can be both rewarding and enjoyable. You'll be co-ordinating and choreographing your own fitness sessions, catering for a diverse range of people, at different levels of fitness and ability.

The Exercise to Music course will provide you with a firm skills base to apply to other studio and group training sessions, and could open up your career to a range of roles as a health and fitness professional.

The aims of this course:

With more people now choosing to participate in group exercise, this qualification will give you the latest practical skills and knowledge, allowing you to teach, safely and effectively, a fun group fitness session to music.

Course Content:

Candidates will learn:

• Principles of Warm Up/ Cool Down in a group environment
• Choreography and timing
• Cueing and teaching
• Cardiovascular conditioning - aerobic curve
• Class content
• Muscular strength and endurance principles
• Flexibility training
• Principle of exercise programme design
• Communication and teaching skills
• Customer Care
• Health & Safety in the studio

Vocational Relevance: REPS Level 2

Awarding body: Central YMCA Qualifications

Assessment:
Two Multiple choice exam papers, Internally assessed worksheets and practically assessed teaching observation submitted by video.