YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (501/0519/X)
This qualification is for individuals who wish to become fitness instructors. Delivered and assessed in the workplace, it is designed so that individuals can gain the knowledge and competence needed in a work-based setting.
The qualification may also appeal to employers who wish to upskill their work force so they are fully competent in the workplace.
YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness
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)
501/0519/X
Pathways
Gym-based exercise; Exercise to music; Water-based exercise; Exercise and physical activity for children
Availability
Operational start date – 1 July 2010
Operational end date –
Certification end date –
Latest version of qualification –
Entry Requirements
None, however, learners require access to clients and the appropriate facilities within a work environment
Assessments
- Portfolio of evidence
- Performance at work (observations)
- Role play/simulation
- Products of work
- Witness testimony
- Reflective account
- Tasks and projects Multiple choice questions
Overview
The YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness is a work-based learning qualification designed to confirm a fitness instructor’s ability to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills relating to one of the following disciplines: gym instructing, exercise to music, water-based exercise or children’s fitness
Qualification details
Learners will cover:
- The heart and circulatory system
- The respiratory system
- Structure and function of the skeleton
- Musculoskeletal system
- Postural and core stability
- The nervous system
- Energy systems and their relation to exercise
- The health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
- Motivating and communicating effectively with clients
- Health, safety and welfare.
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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