This course is aimed at learners who want to pursue a career as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise, and have a passion for health and fitness. Candidates will develop the necessary skills and knowledge required to enable them to plan and instruct safe and effective programmes of exercise. This course will give you a qualification that is highly recognised within the fitness industry and by employers, as a key measure of achievement. The CYQ qualification is a vocationally related qualification (VRQ) at Level 2 on the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF). It also provides access onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 2. Learners will cover: Anatomy and physiology including:- the heart and circulatory system- the respiratory system- structure and function of the skeleton- musculoskeletal system- postural and core stability- the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults - both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group. Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed
Name: Fitness Instructing Certificate Level 2 Qualification title: Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment You will undertake two multiple choice theory papers, complete worksheets as well as formative and summative practical assessments. Awarding YMCA Awards Created 20160906 14:26:56 Updated 20160906 14:26:56
You will need basic gym kit in order to perform practical work as well as pen, paper and folder to create a portfolio of evidence during the course. Equipment required You will need basic gym kit in order to perform practical work as well as pen, paper and folder to create a portfolio of evidence during the course.
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Title: Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) Qualification: Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) Classification: Leisure, Travel and Tourism