Fitness Instructing Level 2 CYQ Certificate

If you want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in gym-based exercise, this CYQ course gives you the fitness instruction training you need.

You will learn and complete three units:

• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
• Health, safety and welfare
• Principles of exercise, fitness and health
• Know how to support your client
• Planning gym-based exercise
• Instructing gym-based exercise

You learn through a mixture of practical and theory-based sessions utilising case studies, discussion groups and lectures on the core content.

Assessment is through the development of a portfolio of evidence, two worksheets, two one-hour multiple choice exams, continuous assessments and practical assessment.

Providing fitness instructing services is a rewarding and responsible role, and you can apply the skills within a range of different environments.

The qualification also develops communication and problem solving skills.

You need to be 16 years of age or above and have an interest in working within the fitness industry.