YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking (600/6203/4)

Learners will cover:

• The structure and function of the heart, circulatory system, respiratory system and the skeleton
• Knowledge of skeletal joints, muscular system, musculoskeletal system, posture, both energy systems and the nervous system and their relation to exercise
• The effects of exercise on the body, components of fitness, exercise contra-indications and safety guidelines for special populations, health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
• How to apply principles and variables of fitness to an exercise programme and safely monitor exercise intensity
• Health and safety requirements and emergency procedures in a fitness environment
• How to control risks in a fitness environment and safeguard children and adults
• How to form effective working relationships with clients, address barriers to exercise/physical activity that they experience, support them to adhere to exercise and provide them with on-going customer service
• How to prepare, lead and evaluate a walking session
• Structuring a walking session
• The benefits of walking programmes for all levels of fitness
• The link between walking and healthy living How to respond to health and safety issues.

There are 7 assessment elements across the 6 mandatory units for this qualification:

• Multiple choice theory paper
  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise
  • Principles of exercise, fitness and health
• Assessment workbook
  • Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
  • Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity
• Plan and prepare a walking session documents
• Observation of practical skills
• Evaluation

You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

Our Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking can lead to employment as a group exercise instructor.

This qualification can also lead to further training at the same or higher levels including:

• YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children Aged 0-5 in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7218/7)
• YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children and Young People in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7216/3)
• YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7) (in further disciplines)
• YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)
• YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) (603/3413/7)
• YMCA Level 3 Apprenticeship in Personal Training
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional (600/1146/4)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (600/1144/0)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning (600/1145/2)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older adults (600/5879/1)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairment (610/1559/3)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (610/0829/1)
• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X)
• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8)[ST1] 
• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6) YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1)

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