Gym Instructing (Exercise and Fitness) - Level 2 YMCA Diploma - CCCG
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Gym Instructing (Exercise and Fitness) - Level 2 YMCA Diploma

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Start Date: 29 October 2024
Attendance: Full Time
Location: Enfield Centre
Most suitable for: Adults
Duration: 36 Weeks
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ABOUT THE COURSE

If you are interested in working within a gym or are already working as a fitness instructor but need to gain qualifications to reach the next level in your career then this course is ideal for you. The course has a number of individual awards (eg. circuit training, exercise to music, studio resistance, step exercise and fitness walking) which may make your CV stand out from the crowd. 

The course runs 2 days per week for approximately 36 weeks.

On completion of this course, you can enrol on the Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) in September.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Topics covered can include:

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise
  • Planning and instructing gym-based exercise
  • Planning and instructing circuit sessions
  • Preparing and leading a fitness walking session
  • Preparing and instructing studio resistance sessions
  • Preparing and instructing exercises to music sessions
  • Preparing and instructing step exercise sessions
  • Principles of positive customer service
  • Mental health awareness
  • Lifestyle management
  • Working within the community
  • Working with inactive people

Completion of these units will qualify you for a full Level 2 YMCA Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing qualification which will allow you to work within a gym environment and deliver a number of addtional classes.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

  • Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths or an equivalent Level 1 qualification (eg. City & Guilds or Functional Skills)

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

You will be assessed via a combination of observations during practical tasks and written coursework. Assessments throughout the course vary from assignment to assignment, giving you a chance to showcase your development through a variety of methods.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

You will need to wear sport-related clothing and footwear.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

On successful completion of this course you may progress onto Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) or Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport.

WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE

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MEET SOME OF THE TEACHERS

Nike Caines

Nike Caines is a full-time sports tutor at the CONEL’s Enfield Centre teaching Fitness Instruction, Sports Psychology and Mental Well-being, Sports Injuries and First Aid and Nutrition and Health courses.

Nike has been a Further Education tutor since 2004 whose goal is for all learners to do well in their programmes of study courses and to enjoy time spent at CONEL.

Nike has a passion for mental well-being and physical fitness and loves teaching in the Sports and Fitness sector.


The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.

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