Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym-Based Exercise

Pre-requites

Candidates must be 16 years old or over. There are no other entry requirements; however, it is recommended that you have some experience of exercising within the Gym environment, using Free Weights and Cardiovascular Machines.

Suitable for

This course is suitable for those who wish to become a Gym Instructor in a private health club, leisure centre, or gain the first step on their career ladder towards becoming a Personal Trainer. 

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 welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable 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 prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults - both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group. Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed

Structure

Duration

2 weekends

home study and pre-course tasks required

NEW! - Elearning Gym Instructor Course - contact bpm active for full details

Additional information 

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

• Students are encouraged to dedicate time to their learning, prior to and during their studies.

• For the practical assessment students are required to bring a 'body' on their practical assessment date. 

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

 

Online	New Elearning Gym Instructor Course! Learn at home at your own pace Personal tutor support Comprehensive Elearning package via Central YMCA Qualifications Introductory all-in price just £495.  Limited offer to first 10 students Contact bpm active for more details now! 07732427882, info@bpmactive.co.uk
Swindon, Wiltshire June/July 2013	Saturday & Sunday 29th & 30th June and Saturday & Sunday 6th & 7th July 2013 9.00am-5.30pm
Marlborough, Wiltshire September 2013	Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th and Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th September 2013 9.00am-5.00pm Practical Assessment Date: Sunday 15th September 2013     This course is run inconjunction with St John's Marlborough and is offered at the outstanding price of just £495 all in!* Conditions apply, please contact info@bpmactive.co.uk for more information
Swindon, Wiltshire September/ October 2013	Saturday & Sunday 28th & 29th September and Saturday & Sunday 5th & 6th October 2013 9.00am-5.30pm

 

Venue(s)

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

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

Marlborough - Marlborough Leisure Centre, Barton Dene, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1PB

Cost

£545.00

£30 optional Mandatory Units Elearning package

 

Contact info@bpmactive.co.uk for Easy Pay Options

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, BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2PJ

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