Description
- The key principles of exercise, fitness, and health, including the components, principles, and variables of fitness, the health, and benefits of physical activity, and the importance of healthy eating.
- Anatomy and physiology of the human body and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.
- Effective working relationships with clients, how to provide ongoing customer services, and how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity.
- That gym instructors need to maintain health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
- Plan and prepare a gym based exercise programme for adults with both individuals and groups.
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
You should be 16 years old at a minimum to be able to undertake this qualification.
Have some gym experience of exercises including free weights is recommended.
Have basic skills in communication.
REMOTE LEARNING (ONLINE)
- Qualify in 4 weeks at a minimum
- Live webinar induction hosted by a dedicated tutor
- Interactive E-learning Platform
- Course resource manual pack
- Access to our student support team
- Career Guidance & Support
INTRODUCTION
This qualification will provide learners with a combination of knowledge and skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to a range of clients.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
The learner must complete the five mandatory units:
- Unit 1: Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness
- Unit 2: Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors
- Unit 3: Health and safety in the fitness environment
- Unit 4: Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change
- Unit 5: Planning and instructing gym-based exercise
ASSESSMENT
- This qualification is assessed by:
- Coursework.
- Portfolio of evidence.
- Practical demonstration/assignment.
- Multiple-choice exam.
