YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Course overview

The aim of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of learners so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment. On successful completion of this qualification learners will be able to seek employment and perform competently as a Level 2 Gym Instructor

This qualification is mapped directly to:

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Gym Instructor and The Register of Exercise Professionals National Occupational Standards for Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym)

•Level of entry onto REPS: Level 2

This qualification covers:
•Anatomy and physiology including: ?the heart and circulatory system
?the respiratory system
?the digestive system
?structure and function of the skeleton
?musculoskeletal system
?postural and core stability
?the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise

•Principles of working in the gym environment, including customer service and how to maintain health, safety and welfare
•How to conduct consultations and promote the health benefits of physical activity
•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 13-18 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group and older adults (50 plus).

YMCA L2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training sessions can be combined with this quaification for a one off additional £30 fee. Kettlebell course to be delivered on 12/12/21

What else do I need to know?

The course will include both practical and theoretical components and involves a substantial amount of home-based study. Please note there may be additional costs for books, materials or other expenses.