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    • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7)

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Group Exercise Instructor, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard.

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    YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

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    Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    603/7154/7

    Pathways

    • Circuit Training
    • Exercise to Music — Freestyle
    • Step Exercise to Music
    • Studio Resistance Training
    • Indoor Cycling
    • Fitness Walking
    • Water-based Exercise.

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 March 2021

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    Aged 16+

    Assessments

    • Multiple choice theory test
    • Assessment workbook
    • Worksheets
    • Planning documents Observation of practical skills

    Endorsement

    Overview

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet 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 develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to professionally prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective group exercise programmes within a gym, health club or outdoor environment. Learners will study group exercise within one of seven disciplines (see pathways), which will be listed on their certificate. Completing these qualifications allows learners to access jobs instructing group exercise classes/sessions for their chosen discipline.

    Qualification details

    Learners will cover:

    • Anatomy and physiology including:
      • the heart and circulatory system
      • the respiratory system
      • the digestive system
      • structure and functiobn of the skeleton
      • musculoskeletal system
      • postural and core stability
      • the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise.
    • Principles of working in an exercise environment, including customer service and how to maintain health, safety and welfare.
    • How to communicate with clients effectively and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme.
    • The skills and knowledge required to plan and deliver group exercise sessions with apparently healthy adults

    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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