Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise to Music

Pre-requites Candidate must be 16 years old or over. There are no other entry requirements; however, it is strongly recommended that you have experience of ETM classes. If you do not have experience you should attend at least ten ETM classes before the practical course so that you are familiar with the moves.
Suitable for This course is suitable for those who wish to become an Exercise to Music (ETM) Instructor in a health club, leisure centre, or run their own private business in the community
Course content Theory - Students will be given a Resources Pack for home study as follows:
  • Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Level 2 - Manual
  • Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Level 2 - Workbook
  • ETM Instruction Manual
The study packs cover:
  • Bones and joints
  • Muscles, muscle actions and energy systems
  • Cardio-respiratory system
  • Components of fitness and principles of training

Practical - Students will be taught all fundamental aspects of instructing safe and effective ETM sessions to adults, including:-

  • Principles of Warm Up/ Cool Down in a group environment
  • Choreography and timing
  • Cueing and teaching
  • Cardiovascular conditioning - aerobic curve
  • Class content
  • Muscular strength and endurance principles
  • Flexibility training
  • Principle of exercise programme design
  • Communication and teaching skills
  • Screening and risk factor identification
  • Promoting physical activity for a healthier lifestyle
  • Customer Care
  • Health & Safety in the studio
Duration 5 Days plus home study
Additional information

This is an intensive course, and students are encouraged to dedicate time to their learning, prior to and during their studies. 

Tutors have extensive experience and are actively working in the Health and Fitness industry. 

For practical assessments students are required to bring two class participants on their practical assessment date. 

All music used on the course will be available to purchase from www.powermusicuk.com
Assessment
  • Multiple choice Theory Paper
  • Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instruction Worksheet
  • Plan and prepare a practical exercise session
  • Instruct an exercise session (normally taken 3-4 weeks after the end of the practical side of the course) 
  • Evaluate exercise session
REP Credits 20

 

Course Date(s) Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September 2010 - Practical Assessment Date TBA
  Friday 8th, Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October 2010 - Practical Assessment Date TBA

 

Time 9.00am-5.30pm
Venue bpm active Training Studio, Next Generation Health Club, Kembrey Park, Kembrey Street, Swindon SN2 8LY
Cost £465 - Easy Pay Options available
Email contact info@bpmactive.co.uk
Booking information

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