CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instruction Gym, Level 2
Autumn offer - £430, plus £70 certification fee* - save £60 on full price! (offer available to 31 December 2011)
*Certification fee is payable upon successful completion of the course
The starting point for those wishing to work in a gym, health club or leisure centre
Students will learn correct technique and safe and effective use of gym equipment, including cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines and free weights. They will learn how to carry out 1-2-1 gym induction sessions and how to plan and teach gym exercise sessions. From here, instructors may wish to progress to the Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Personal Training.
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TARGET CANDIDATES
This course is designed for:
- Exercise and fitness enthusiasts who wish to become Gym Instructors
- Those who wish to become Personal Trainers
- Individuals who wish to change careers
- Those who are already working as Fitness Instructors but who have few or no relevant qualifications
PREREQUISITES
- Candidates must be aged 16 or over
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Online course covers the theoretical elements of the following subjects:
- Level 2 Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise:
- Cardio-respiratory system
- Bones, joints and joint actions
- Muscles and muscle actions
- Energy systems
- Nervous system
- Health, Safety & Welfare in a Fitness Environment:
- Emergency procedures
- Risk control
- Health and safety requirements
- Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health:
- Components of fitness
- Principles of fitness
- Health benefits of exercise
- Healthy eating
- Supporting Clients in Exercise and Physical Activity
- Effective working relationships with clients
- Barriers to exercise
- Customer service
- Planning and instructing gym-based exercise:
- Safe and effective warm-up
- Cardiovascular training
- Resistance machine and free weight training
- Cool down, including exercises to develop flexibility
The course includes Four Practical Training Days held at the YMCA in Cambridge beginning on the dates listed below.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Assessment is conducted at the YMCA in Cambridge and is in six parts:
- Multiple choice Anatomy & Physiology Theory Paper
- Health, Safety & Welfare Worksheet
- Multiple choice Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health Theory Paper
- Support Clients in Exercise & Physical Activity Worksheet
- Plan and prepare a Gym-based exercise session
- Instruct and evaluate a Gym-based exercise session
PRACTICAL TRAINING DAYS 2012:
Click here to view practical course dates.
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