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  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (610/2792/3)

    YMCA Level 2 Award in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

    Qualification Number (QN)

    610/2792/3

    Qualification size

    GLH: 27–30 / TQT: 54–60

    Pathways

    Freestyle exercise to music
    Studio resistance training
    Step exercise to music
    Circuit training
    Indoor cycling
    Water-based exercise
    Fitness walking

    Availability

    Operational start date: 1 January 2024

    Operational end date:

    Certification end date:

    Entry Requirements

    Learners must have completed a qualification endorsed against one of the following CIMSPA professional standards:

    Gym Instructor
    Core Group Exercise Instructor
    Strength and Conditioning (Trainer)

      Assessments

      Session planning documents
      Observation of practical skills
      Evaluation documents

      Endorsement

      Overview

      By completing this qualification, existing exercise and fitness instructors can expand their scope of practice to work with larger groups or in additional group exercise disciplines. This qualification meets industry requirements to become a Group Exercise Instructor, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard.

      The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to plan, deliver and evaluate group exercise sessions. Learners will study group exercise within one of seven possible disciplines, which will be listed on their certificate.

      Completing this qualification allows learners to access jobs instructing group exercise classes/sessions for their chosen discipline.

      Qualification details

      Learners will cover the following within the context of their chosen group exercise discipline:

      Principles for planning and designing group exercise sessions
      Developing choreography, breaking down and using music
      Planning group exercise sessions
      Preparing to instruct group exercise sessions
      Delivering group exercise sessions
      Reviewing sessions and reflecting on practice

      Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

      Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

      Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

      Learn from our experts to reach your ongoing development ambitions

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