Fitness Instructor Certification course - Gym based........... Cost £495

Home study fitness instructor course (Gym Instructor Course) with practical workshops and assessments nationwide

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CYQ Level 2: Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym

This gym instructor (Level 2 Fitness Instructor course - gym) qualification is based around 120 hours of study and is designed with flexibility in mind. The Fitness Instructor course is offered as a combination of home study and two days of attendance for the tutored component led by an experienced fitness leader. We recommend that you only consider a fitness Instructor course that has a tutored attendance component.

Course content
This Certificate in Fitness Instructing course (Gym Instructor Course) will develop students to a competent and confident level to plan and instruct exercise programmes within a gym environment, covering subjects including: anatomy & physiology; kinesiology (how the body moves); warm ups, cool downs and stretching; cardiovascular work; muscular strength & endurance; how to teach free weights and fixed resistance equipment, the use of cardiovascular equipment and the promotion of physical activity. It also introduces you to core and functional training, as well as a section on effective customer care and promoting physical activity.

The course includes
CYQ registration, assessment and qualification certificate
All tuition including unlimited online and telephone support
Course manuals, workbooks and an interactive DVD
20 CPD credits on REP's

Entry requirements
No prior qualifications are required though a reasonable level of fitness is.
Writing and numeracy skills are also required for presentation of course work.
Minimum age 16

This course is for
People wishing to become a fitness instructor to work in a fitness centre or gym, or providing exercise related instruction. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, plan and instruct safe and effective gym sessions, provide advice on physical activity and demonstrate knowledge of health and safety in a gym environment.

Course format
Pre course materials sent out, and supported distance learning with accompanying work book and DVD commences. This is followed by two day attendance with an experienced and skilled fitness instructor tutor, during which time you will sit a multiple choice examination based upon the exercise and fitness knowledge that you have learnt as part of your home study. Finally the practical assessment will take place over a period of one and a half hours and the whole course can be completed in around 4 weeks.

Assessment
I hour multiple choice examination
I hour practical examination

Certification & Qualifications
CYQ Level 2: Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym,
Progression routes - Level 3 Advanced Instructor or Personal Trainer Award, level 2 Exercise to Music, Level 2 Health Related Exercise for Children, Level 3 Weight Management & Nutrition. This course provides Entry to Register of Exercise Professionals' at level 2