YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Presentation

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Certificate in Gym Instructing This 15 week course is aimed at those who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness professional in a gym-based environment.

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Units Taught via •

Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness instructors

independent study and assessed via

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Providing a positive customer experience in the fitness environment

exam & online assessment

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Lifestyle and health awareness management

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Gym-based programme planning and preparation

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Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction

Taught in class and assessed during and at the end of the course

Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness instructors How is the unit assessed?

Explores the main Assessment 1 – Multiple choice theory paper

anatomical systems of the body including:

30 Questions - a minimum of 21 (70%) is required to pass.

o Skeletal o Muscular

Assessment 2 – Online Assessment (Open Book)

o Cardiovascular o Respiratory

21 questions - 100% is required to pass.

o Nervous o Energy o Digestive

Providing a positive customer experience in an exercise environment How is the unit assessed?

Assessment 1 – Online Assessment (Open Book) 36 Questions - 100% is required to pass.

This unit explores customer needs and expectations in the gym environment.

You will also examine communication skills and business acumen within a fitness business.

Lifestyle and Health Awareness Management How is the unit assessed?

Assessment 1 – Online Assessment (Open Book) 21 questions - 100% is required to pass.

This unit explores how to promote a healthy lifestyle and the approaches that you can use to motivate positive behaviour change.

Gym-based programme planning and preparation How is the unit assessed?

Assessment 1 – Practical observation of a consultation Health screening assessments Lifestyle assessment & Goal setting Assessment 2 – Programming for a client A programme is written for your client based on the information you retrieve from your client consultation Assessment 3 – Written Programmes (Case studies X2) For Older Adults For Young People Assessment 4 – Knowledge Questions Externally set questions, 100% pass rate

Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction Assessment 1: On course practical delivery of specific gym based exercises (Tutor Assessment) One to one delivery: • 1 x Resistance Machine Exercises • 1 x Free Weight Exercise • 2 x Body Weight Exercises

How is the unit assessed?

Assessment Element 2: Observation of Gym Instructing One to one delivery: • Preparing a session • Warm Up

Group Delivery (3-5 people)

• 1 x CV

• 1 x Cardiovascular Machine

• 1 x Resistance Machine (Assessor Choice)

• 1 x Resistance Machine

• 1 x Free Weight Exercise (Assessor Choice)

• 1 x Free Weight Exericse

• Cool Down

• 1 x Body Weight Exercise

• Session Evaluation

To be successful you will need to…  Have experience in a gym environment.  Allocate time to home study for revision (Anatomy Exam) and online learning (digital assessments).  Attend every session (Missing three sessions of the course can result in your withdrawal)  Gym kit and stationary (Folder / Pen / Paper)

What to expect on the first day … 

The college will contact you to arrange enrolment

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The course runs on either a Tuesday or Thursday from 18:00 – 21:00 on a weekly basis. When enrolling you may be asked to give a course code..

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Tuesday course code: H1133 (S1) – Maximum of 14 learners

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Thursday course code: H1133 (S2) – Maximum of 14 learners

You will need to make sure that you are enrolled before the start date as you will require a student card to be on site and access the building

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Parking is available at a cost £1 and requires contactless payment