Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction
OVERVIEW This qualification provides the knowledge and skills to be able to safely and effectively plan, …
OVERVIEW
This qualification provides the knowledge and skills to be able to safely and effectively plan, delver and evaluate gym-based exercise sessions and is therefore aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor. It provides entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2 and is the minimum qualification benchmark that fitness organisations tend to insist on before considering someone for employment. This qualification is ideal for those beginning their career in fitness and provides the underpinning knowledge and skills required to make the progression on to the Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification or other more advanced fitness-related disciplines.
CPD POINTS
This qualification awards 10 CIMSPA developmental CPD points
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
None
However this qualification does require some physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary. There is also an element of communication (speaking, reading and writing) involved, and learners should possess basic communication skills.
UNITS INVOLVED
Mandatory Units
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
Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health
Gym-based Exercise Optional Units
Planning Gym-Based Exercise
Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
DELIVERY
We currently utilise two awarding organisation for delivery of this qualification, YMCA Awards and Active IQ. If you would like to know which of these organisations will be awarding your certification please email [email protected] and include the course venue you plan on attending.
Mandatory Units
Blended learning with additional tutor support
Gym-based Exercise Units
Full-time delivery over 5 days (Crystal Palace/ Outer London/ Scotland)
or
Blended learning – elearning with additional tutor support, and practical-delivery workshop day
ASSESSMENT
Portfolio of evidence
Assessment day
2 X Multiple-choice exam papers
1 X Practical observation of delivery
PROGRESSION
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
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