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CYQ Fitness Instructing (Gym) Certificate Level 2

The qualification

This is a standard entry route for anyone wanting to work as an employed instructor in a gym, health and fitness club or leisure centre. The qualification is recognised with The Register of Exercise Professional at Level 2 and allows progression onto the Level 3 Personal Training qualification.

Entry requirements

Interview
There are no formal entry requirements, however, it is recommended that candidates have an interest in exercise, health and fitness, and have some experience of using a gym.

Aim of the course

This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual to work in a primarily unsupervised capacity: Planning, Instructing and Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a gym based exercise session.

Who is the course for?

For those people who wish to enter into work in the Health and Fitness industry or those wanting to expand their own knowledge of training and fitness.

Awarding body

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ)

Course content

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the following broad areas:
1. Exercise and Fitness Knowledge covering bones and joints, muscles and muscle actions, energy systems, cardio-respiratory system, components of fitness and principles of training.
2. How to plan a safe and effective gym based session.
3. How to instruct a safe and effective gym based session.
4. How to evaluate a safe and effective gym based session.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed in the following areas:
Level 2 Exercise & Fitness Knowledge multiple choice theory paper externally set and marked by CYQ.
Health, Safety & Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instruction (Externally set, internally marked worksheet).
Detailed gym based session plans (internally assessed).
Delivery of a gym based practical session (internally assessed).
Evaluation of gym based practical session (internally assessed).

Uniform & equipment required

Candidates will be required to bring appropriate sportswear and footwear for the practical elements of the course. Pens and pencils will be needed, as well as a folder to keep work in.

Code of dress

Sportswear and footwear for practical, casual clothing for theory.

Course dates. times and fees

Tue and Thu 18:00 - 21:00 and Sat 09:00 - 15:00, 01/11/2011 - 11/03/2012, 12 weeks, £745, Q7GYM2-HP01
Mon to Fri 09:00 - 17:00 and Sat 09:00 - 15:00, 16/07/2012 - 05/08/2012, 2 weeks, £745, Q7GYM2-HP03

For further information

If you need help or answers to specific questions please contact the Student Advice Centre on 01225 312191 ext 715/716 or email info@citybathcoll.ac.uk

To enrol

You can enrol on this course
by telephone call 01225 328720,
by post, download this Part-time Enrolment Form and send to Student Advice Centre, City Bath College, Avon Street, Bath BA1 1UP
in person, visit the Student Advice Centre in the main Macaulay Building, accessed from St James Street West or Avon Street.
Please see how to enrol for more detailed information.

Please note

To avoid disappointment, please make sure you enrol on your chosen course early. Confirmation or cancellation of your course will be sent to enrolled students by email or text shortly before the course start date. Decisions regarding running or cancelling a course are made one week prior to the start of the course. If a course is cancelled, you will be informed and refunded in full.

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