YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)
The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment.
Completing this qualification allows learners to access Gym Instructor jobs.
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YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
Qualifications Type
Occupational Entry
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)
603/2767/4
Availability
Operational start date – 1 March 2018
Operational end date –
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Latest version of qualification –
Entry Requirements
- Aged 16+
Assessments
- Multiple choice theory test
- Assessment workbooks
- Programming for client documents
- On-course practical delivery of specific gym-based exercise
- Observation of consultation and summative gym-based delivery
- Programming from case studies Worksheets
Endorsement
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Overview
By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Gym Instructor, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard.
The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment.
Completing this qualification allows learners to access Gym Instructor jobs.
Qualification details
Learners will cover:
- Anatomy and physiology including:
- the heart and circulatory system
- the respiratory system
- the digestive system
- structure and function of the skeleton
- musculoskeletal system
- postural and core stability
- the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise
- Principles of working in the gym environment, including customer service and how to maintain health, safety and welfare
- How to conduct consultations and promote the health benefits of physical activity
- 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.
Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement
Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes
Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support
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