Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise and Physical Activity for Children

Pre-requites

None

Suitable for

This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of exercise and physical activity for children or at those already running such sessions without a formal qualification.

Course Content

• 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 welafare in a variety of fitness environments, including safeguarding of children and vunerable 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

• The skills and knowledge required to plan and deliver structured health related exercise and physical activity for apparently healthy children in the 5-15 age range inclusive

Structure

Duration

2 weekends

home study and pre-course tasks required

Additional information

• This extremely sought after and valuable qualification provides you with the certificate required to deliver exercise sessions for ages of 5 to 15 year olds
• A massive £50 saving for Zumbatomic licensed Instructors - contact Ian at bpm active for details

• Course includes practical activties such as, Street Dance, Martial Arts Fitness, Fun Circuits, Soccerjam and many more!
• 5 minute filler games and passive cool down games
• How to manage and control childrens group exercise
• After School and Holiday Camp ideas and ready to go proven successful programmes for 5-15 year olds!

Assessment

• Multiple choice theory paper
• Practical examination
• Worksheets

Register of Exercise Professionals

 

• Allows learners entry to REPs at Level 2 
• REPs CPD points: 20

Progression Routes

• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

Course Dates & Times

 

Swindon, Wiltshire June 2013	Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd and Saturday 29th June 2013 9.00am-5.00pm
Swindon, Wiltshire September /October 2013	Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th September and Saturday 5th October 2013 9.00am-5.00pm

 

Venue(s)

Wiltshire - bpm active Training Studio, BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2PJ

Oxfordshire - Carterton Leisure Centre, Broadshires Way, Oxon OX18 1AA

Cost

£395.00

includes a set of 4 Kids Exercise DVDs, Course Manual, Certification and Assessment.

£30 optional Mandatory Units Elearning package

Discounts

bpm active offer a fantasic saving of £50 off the course fees to any level 2 Fitness Instructors and bpm active students

Booking Information

• Click here to book online

• Download booking form and send a nonrefundable deposit of £100 made payable to bpm active to secure your place to:
  bpm active Training Studio, Unit 26, BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2PJ

• To pay by Credit/Debit Card call 0773 242 7882