YMCA Certificate in Fitness Instructing Level 2

The YMCA Award Certificate in Fitness Instructing Level 2 covers content that is vocationally related to the role of a fitness instructor and comprises four mandatory units:

• Principles of exercise, fitness and health
• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
• Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
• Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment

During your time on the course you will learn about:

• The heart and circulatory system
• The respiratory system
• Structure and function of the skeleton
• Musculoskeletal system
• Postural and core stability
• The nervous system
• Energy systems
• Maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• The health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
• How to communicate with clients effectively and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme

Gym based exercise

Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan and instruct gym -based exercise sessions for adults of all ages.

This involves learning how to teach a variety of gym-based exercises and use a range of gym equipment to plan and deliver gym sessions.

You will also learn how to provide effective support for clients who take part in exercise and physical activity.

Entry Requirements

There are no prior qualifications required for learners to book their place on the course, although learners must aged 16+.

Entry Requirements

There are no prior qualifications required for learners to book their place on the course, although learners must aged 16+.