Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/03/2017 - 28/05/2017
All Day
Location
JD Gyms Coventry
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Exercise to Music
This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of exercise to music. You will be able to work in fitness centres and health clubs as well as community centres and church halls. If you love music and fitness this is an ideal career for you!
Learners will cover:
- anatomy and physiology including:
– the heart and circulatory system
– the respiratory system
– structure and function of the skeleton
– musculoskeletal system
– postural and core stability
– the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise
how to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
- how to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
- 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 group exercise to music session with apparently healthy adults – both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group. Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed
We are a YMCA Awards Approved Centre
Allows learners entry to REPs at Level 2
REPs CPD points: 20
LEARNER PRE-REQUISITES
Learners must be over 16 and have experience of attending Exercise to Music classes
BLENDED LEARNING
The course consists of face-to-face learning, (1 day induction, 4 days practical and 1 day assessment) and distance learning, (theory learning is completed from home with Tutor support via email). There is also a practical exam which is sat before the face-to-face learning starts.
ASSESSMENT
Multiple choice theory paper
Practical examination
Worksheets
CERTIFICATION
YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Group Exercise to Music)
COURSE PRICE
COURSE DATES
INDUCTION DAY
Saturday 4th March 12pm-4pm
WRITTEN EXAM
Saturday 29th April 9-11am
PRACTICAL SESSION DAYS are on the following dates;
Saturday 29th April
Sunday 30th April
Saturday 6th May
Sunday 7th May
(12-7pm each day)
ASSESSMENT DAY
Saturday 27th May Assessment OR Sunday 28th May Assessment (12-7pm, your assessment day will be confirmed by your tutor before the end of the pracitcal days)
To book this course please email for an application form catherine@vibeconcepts.co.uk
