CYQ Certificate in Gym-based Instruction, Level 2 - Practical Element Only

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

TARGET CANDIDATES

• Students who have already achieved an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in ETM 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 ETM Instruction, NVQ Level 2 and wishes to also qualify as a Gym Instructor, they need only take the practical element of the Certificate in Gym-based Instruction.
• Students who are learning by Distance and Blended Learning and who have achieved Exercise & Fitness Knowledge Level 2

PREREQUISITES

Candidates must already hold:

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

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The practical side of each course is 6 full days. The course is held at the YMCA in Cambridge and covers the following subjects:

• Gym-based Instruction:
  • Safe and effective warm-up
  • Cardiovascular component
  • Resistance component
  • Cool down, including exercises to develop flexibilty

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

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

COURSE 1 (GYM/PRAC/01/09): 6 days

• COURSE 2 (GYM/PRAC/08/09): 6 days

  5-7 & 13-15 August 2009 inclusive: Assessment: 5/6 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.