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CYQ Online Level 2 Fitness Instruction Gym - Practical Only
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Course - CYQ Online Fitness Instruction Gym - Practical Only
 
Course Cost: £360.00 (VAT Inc.)
Description:  

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

Autumn offer - £360, plus £70 certification fee* - save £60 on full price! (offer available to 31 December 2011)
*Certification fee is payable upon successful completion of the course

Gaining further skills

For instructors who have already achieved Exercise & Fitness Knowledge Level 2 or equivalent. This could include Exercise to Music or Water-based Exercise instructors. The course covers correct technique and safe and effective use of gym equipment, including cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines and free weights. You will learn how to carry out 1-2-1 gym induction sessions and how to plan and teach gym exercise sessions. From here, instructors may wish to progress to the Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Personal Training.

TARGET CANDIDATES
  • Instructors who have already achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction and who also wish to qualify as a Gym Instructor.
    • For example, if you are a fully qualified Level 2 ETM Instructor and would like to qualify as a Gym Instructor, you only need to take the practical element of the Certificate in Fitness Instruction Gym. 
  • ETM or Water-based instructors who wish to become Personal Trainers 
PREREQUISITES
Candidates must already hold:
  • NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise & Fitness Knowledge or equivalent
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Online course covers the theoretical elements of the following subjects:
  • Planning and instructing gym-based exercise:
    • Safe and effective warm-up
    • Cardiovascular training 
    • Resistance machine and free weight training 
    • Cool down, including exercises to develop flexibility
The course includes Four Practical Training Days held at the YMCA in Cambridge beginning on the dates listed below.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Assessment is conducted at the YMCA in Cambridge and is in two parts:
  • Plan and prepare a Gym-based exercise session
  • Instruct and evaluate a Gym-based exercise session
PRACTICAL TRAINING DAYS 2012:
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