CYQ Certificate in Client Lifestyle & Fitness Assessment, Level 3

"An in-depth understanding of what makes the client tick" The Certificate in Client Lifestyle & Fitness Assessment is one of the five core course modules of the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training. It can also be taken as a stand-alone qualification. The course comprises client physical fitness appraisal, health and fitness screening, individual programme design, health and fitness testing and stress coping strategies - identify your client's needs and design an achievable, effective and enjoyable programme of exercise.

TARGET CANDIDATES

• Fitness Instructors who are seeking to work towards the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training
• Gym Instructors or Fitness Supervisors who are seeking to enhance their qualifications
• Those who are already working as Advanced Instructors but who lack a recognised qualification

PREREQUISITES

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction or equivalent
  • Note: if applying for the full Certificate in Personal Training, candidates must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise & Fitness Knowledge
• Candidates must show ongoing industry experience

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Screening, safety and information gathering
• Blood pressure assessment
• Anthropometric measurements
• Body fat percentage
• Flexibility assessment
• Muscular and aerobic fitness assessment
• Postural analysis
• Exercise counselling and programming
• Physiology of stress and stress management

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

• Candidates will complete a client profile and postural analysis of their client
• They will be assessed carrying out the fitness assessment tests they have selected for their client plus two further tests selected by the Assessor (note: you will be required to bring your client with you to take part in the assessment)
  • They will also carry out an informal evaluation of their performance and explain to the Assessor how they will give feedback to their client

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

COURSE 1 (CLAFA/05/09): 3 days

COURSE 2 (CLAFA/11/09): 3 days

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.