CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym Based Level 2

This course will give you the skills and knowledge that you need to plan and instruct gym exercise programmes in a gym environment.

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On this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with both individuals and groups. Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed. You will also learn about the body its anatomy and physiology and healthy eating.

Key Areas

• 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.

What next

You could go to further study at level 3 or you could study more specialised areas in sports and fitness. You could also go onto work in the health and fitness industry as personal trainer or gym instructor.

Entry requirements

You will need to show that you have maths and English skills at level 1 before starting a level 2 course. This might be 4 GCSEs at Grade D, a BTEC L1 in sport or equivalent level 1 qualification.

Area's of study

>Sports & Public Services,Sports