Course Details

A ‘must have’ certificate for the aspiring fitness professional, this is the standard entry route qualification for a career in the fitness industry. This course provides you with the key skills to work as a fitness instructor, or to progress onto more advanced instructing or personal training.

This course consists of six modules:

• Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
• Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health
• Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
• Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity
• Planning Gym-Based Exercise
• Instructing Gym-Based Exercise

Entry Requirements
There is no formal entry requirement for this qualification, however candidates should have some awareness of using the gym or equivalent. Learners must be over 16.

Who is it for?
This qualification is particularly relevant for candidates who wish to work in the health and fitness industry. It is also suitable for individuals who would like to learn more about the benefits of exercise and develop their individual training techniques.

Candidates will learn: 
Exercise and fitness knowledge covering:

• Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise including

· The Respiratory System

· The Heart and Circulatory System

· The Postnatal and Core Stability

• Bones and joints
• Muscles and muscle actions
• Principles of training
• Energy Systems
• The Nervous System

Instructing Gym Based Exercise covering:

• How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise sessions
• How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
• How to use a range of teaching skills
• The body’s systems and its response to exercise
• Health and safety factors
• How to motivate and support clients
• How to communicate with clients effectively and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise program

Format

• Face to face classroom learning / practical gym sessions
• Theory blended learning option

Assessment

• Worksheets
• Multiple choice theory paper
• Ymark – Multiple Choice Questions
• Practical including planning, teaching and evaluating

Certification
Internationally recognised and accredited certificate:  YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

REPS Points: 20
Allows candidates to enter the REPs at Level 2
Progression
Candidates may wish to progress on to any of the following courses:

• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
• Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instructing
• Level 2 Award in Circuit Training
• Level 3 Nutrition