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Central YMCA Qualifications Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym Level 2
Course Description
The course introduces the knowledge and practical skills
required when working or entering the Exercise and Fitness Industry
and consist of the following:
- Exercise and fitness knowledge covering the four major areas of
the body
- Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
- How to support clients who take part in exercise and physical
activity
- Exercise and fitness knowledge covering the components of
fitness
- How to plan, instruct and evaluate a safe and effective gym
based session
The course is based at The Hub Fitness Centre and will consist
of a series of theoretical and practical workshops
Course Structure
One week intensive course followed by a series of one day work
shops over six weeks.
Core Units:
- Unit 01 Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise - multiple
choice theory paper externally set and marked by CYQ
- Unit 02 Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
-Worksheet
- Unit 03 Level 2 of Exercise, Fitness and Health - multiple
choice theory paper externally set and marked by CYQ
- Unit 04 Know How to Support Clients who Take Part in Exercise
and Physical Activity- Worksheet
- Unit 05 Planning Gym Based Exercise
- Unit 06 Instructing Gym Based Exercise
2 x Theory Exams – 40 questions, 28 marks to pass (70%)
Practical Exam – 80 mins observation of performance delivering
gym based exercise
Entry Requirements
- 4 GCSEs A-C
- Literacy at Level 2
- Level 1 CYQ Fitness Instructing Certificate or Level 2 related
qualification in sport or fitness
- Fitness industry experience and/or gym exercise experience
- Over 16 years old
Course Progression Routes
- CYQ Level 2 Exercise To Music, Circuit
Training, Aqua Aerobics, Step Aerobics
- CYQ Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor / Personal
Trainer
Course Career Prospects
Fitness instructor or personal trainer.
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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.
How to Apply
To apply for this course, click here to
download an application form. Completed forms should be
returned to Centralised Admissions, Learner Services,
Doncaster College, FREEPOST RRBE CXT2 ZTGA, The Hub, Chappell
Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF.
After returning the form, you will be asked to attend an
interview.
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