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Qualification: Central YMCA Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Based Exercise)
Course Content
This qualification covers all of the knowledge and skills you will require to become a fitness instructor. More specifically, this fitness instructor, gym based level 2 course will teach you:
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Planning gym-based exercise
Instructing gym-based exercise
Route to Qualification and Assessment Methods
Step 1
Your course will begin 4 weeks prior to the first weekend of your fitness instructing workshop. During this period you will undertake home study based work to cover the modules:
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Step 2
You will then attend your four day workshop which will be spread over two weekends. This will enable you to fully absorb the theoretical content of the course and practice the practical elements of the gym instructor course. The workshops will cover:
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Planning gym-based exercise
Instructing gym-based exercise
During this time you will carry out two multiple choice theory exams and complete two worksheets.
Step 3
Final assessment. Following completion of the four day workshops you will be assessed teaching a variety of gym-based exercises to your client. This assessment will last approximately 60 minutes and will be observed directly by one of our assessors.
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre-requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites for this qualification however you will need some experience of using a gym. You will also need to be over 16 in order to complete the practical assessment.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)
