CYQ Certificate in Studio (Exercise to Music Instruction), Level 2 - Practical Element Only

For students who have already achieved Exercise & Fitness Knowledge Level 2 and wish to take the Practical Element only of ETM Instruction

TARGET CANDIDATES

• Students who have already achieved an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym-based Instruction and who wish to take the Practical Exercise Instruction element only of the above course:
  • for example, if a student who has completed the full Certificate in Gym Instruction, NVQ Level 2 and wishes to also qualify as an Exercise to Music Instructor, they need only take the practical element of the Certificate in ETM Instruction. 
• Students who are learning by Distance & Blended Learning and who have completed Exercise & Fitness Knowledge, Level 2

PREREQUISITES

Candidates must already hold:

•  NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise & Fitness Knowledge or equivalent

There are no other entry requirements although it is strongly recommended that you have experience of ETM classes. If you do not have this experience you should attend at least ten ETM classes before you attend the course so that you are familiar with the moves and to help you with your co-ordination.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The practical side of each course is 7 full days. The course is held at the YMCA in Cambridge and covers the following subjects:

• Exercise to Music Instruction:
  • Safe and effective warm-up
  • Aerobic component
  • Muscle strength/endurance (MSE) component
  • Cool down, including exercies to develop flexibilty

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

Practical assessment of qualification is conducted at the YMCA Cambridge and is in three parts:

• Plan and prepare a practical Exercise to Music session
• Instruct an exercise session
  Note: you will be required to bring two volunteers to take part in the exercise session
• Evaluate coaching sessions and develop personal coaching practice

COURSE DATES 2009 - starting date(s) shown at the foot of the page

COURSE 1 (ETM/PRAC/03/09): 7 days

27 March, 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19 April 2009: Assessment: 23/24 May 2009

COURSE 2 (ETM/PRAC/08/09): 7 days

10-12 and 17-20 August 2009 inclusive: Assessment: 19/20 September 2009

Any of the following qualifications are essential pre-requisites to this course. You must hold a current (dated within the past three years) certificate or have maintained Continued Professional Development in these areas. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about whether your qualifications are acceptable as pre-requisites.