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    • YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (600/1144/0)

    The aim of this qualification is to equip the learner with the skills needed to lead outdoor exercise sessions, making the activities imaginative, progressive and effective.

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    YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness

    Qualifications Type

    Environmental Specialism

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    Environmental specialisms build on the knowledge and skills of occupational qualifications, enabling learners to expand their scope of practice to work within a broader range of settings e.g. outdoors, in community settings, in schools etc.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    600/1144/0

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 April 2011

    Operational end date – 31 July 2024

    Certification end date – 31 July 2025

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    Entry Requirements

    Occupational qualification What does this mean?

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    Overview

    The aim of this qualification is to equip the learner with the skills needed to lead outdoor exercise sessions, making the activities imaginative, progressive and effective.

    Qualification details

    Learners will cover:

    Understanding communities, cultures and customs and existing provisions for physical activity
    Planning a range of exercises relevant to groups of participants outdoors, using body weight, environment, and small equipment.
    Planning appropriate exercise sessions, taking into account the opportunities and limitations presented by the environment.
    Instructing safe and effective group exercise sessions in outdoor environments.

    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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