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    • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) (603/3413/7)

    The aim of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of learners so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a strength and conditioning environment. On successful completion of this qualification learners will be able to seek employment and perform competently as a Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Trainer.

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    YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer)

    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)

    603/3413/7

    Qualification size

    GLH: 149 / TQT: 222

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    Total Qualification Time (TQT)

    This is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification.

    Total Qualification Time is made up of the following two elements:

    The number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for guided learning (see below)
    An estimate of the number of hours a learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training – including assessment – which takes place as directed by (but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of) a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

    Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

    This is:

    Face to face delivery (learning delivered by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate member of the training team)
    eLearning with a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real-time (the learner and tutor can be either remote or in the same physical place during eLearning)
    Invigilated assessment (external tests sat under controlled or open-book conditions)
    Internal assessment carried out by the learner with a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real time (the learner and tutor can be either remote or in the same physical place during assessment).

    This is not unsupervised learning such as:

    eLearning that the learner carries out unsupervised and with no real time support from a lecturer, teacher or tutor
    Assessment internally carried out by the learner without a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real time (for example, completing a Learner Assessment Record (LAR) at home)
    Any additional further study, revision and training activities that the learner does unsupervised to support their learning.

    Availability

    Operational start date: 18 February 2019

    Operational end date: 31 July 2025

    Certification end date: 31 December 2027

    Entry Requirements

    Learners must be aged 16 plus. Ideally they should have some experience of strength and conditioning-based exercises through personal practice and should be have a certain amount of physical fitness. Learners should also have communication skills pitched at level 2 which can be developed during the course.

    Assessments

    Learner assessment record
    Assessment workbook
    Multiple choice theory paper
    Practical examination
    Portfolio of evidence

    Endorsement

    Overview

    This qualification is mapped directly to The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Strength and Conditioning Trainer.

    Qualification details

    To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) (603/3413/7) learners must successfully complete five mandatory units:

    UnitLevelCredit
    Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness instructors (K/616/7823)26
    Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment (M/616/7824)25
    Lifestyle management and health awareness (K/616/7949)22
    Plan and prepare strength and conditioning training (L/617/1461)25
    Delivering strength and conditioning training (R/617/1462)24

    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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