About the Course
YMCA Awards Level 2 Gym Instructor
This qualification aims to develop your knowledge and skills so you can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a fitness setting. On successful completion you will be able to work competently as a fitness instructor, planning and delivering fitness sessions.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites to enrol on this qualification, other than experience participating in fitness activities, using a gym, good communication skills, and ability to use a computer including the internet.
Payment Plan
To make your qualification more affordable, we offer a payment plan where you pay a non-refundable £125 deposit and choose to repay the balance, interest-free over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.
Qualification Structure
To complete this qualification, you must successfully complete one mandatory unit.
Unit 1 - Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise and Fitness Instructors - assessed via an online multiple-choice theory exam, online assessment workbook,
Unit 2 - Providing a Positive Customer Experience in the Exercise Environment -
Unit 3 - Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness -
Unit 4 - Gym-Based Programme Planning and Preparation
Unit 5 - Gym-Based Programme Delivery and Professional Instruction -
What topics are covered on this course?
Anatomy & physiology
Anatomical terminology
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Digestive system
Energy systems
Nervous system
Implications for other population exercise include 13-18 age group,50+ age group, ante- and postnatal population
Providing positive customer service
Understanding customer needs and expectations
Study and Assessment Options
This is an ONLINE LEARNING course, which involves study from home online.
Once enrolled, you will be sent a course manual in the post and you can start studying straight away.
What course materials and support are provided for this course?
Online elearning for all units.
Learner assessment record (assessment paperwork) available to download.
Full guidance on completing assessments and submitting video evidence.
Mock exams, revision material and practice exams.
Access to a personal tutor who can be contacted via email or phone.
Your Instructor
Michelle Brown
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Please complete the form to apply to complete this course.