YMCA Awards Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym

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1 YMCA Awards Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym This gym instructor course is the starting point for many people in the fitness industry. The course will give you an introduction into the skills required for working in a gym writing programmes for clients with a variety of fitness goals. Once completed, this course can lead onto a number of progressions, such as the Certificate in Personal Trainer Award. It will also allow entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals as a Level 2 instructor. Course Modules Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity Planning Gym Based Exercise Teaching Gym Based Exercise Assessment Multiple choice theory paper based on anatomy and physiology Multiple choice theory paper based on the principles of exercise, fitness and health Continuous assessment on course teaching a range of exercises Worksheets on supporting clients during exercise as well as gym health and safety Practical assessment delivering a 1 hour gym session Course Format Complete some home study prior to the course using a learning platform in the comfort of your own home.

2 Course Fees and Dates Format Fees Course Dates Assessment Registration Closes Venue , 6,7 & 13,14 Feb 6,7,8 & 14,15 May 2,3,4 & 10,11 Sept 20 or 21 Feb 18 th January St Mellion 21 or 22 May 18 th April Marjons 17 or 18 Sept 15 th Aug St Mellion *Concession fee 320 for those in receipt of benefits; unemployment, income support, Job seekers allowance Course Payments A deposit of 20% will secure your place, the remaining fee will then need to be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the start date. Remaining payments can be made in full or by regular instalment in the following ways: Over the phone using a credit or debit card Sending a cheque Paying in person at YMCA Additional Information Final assessment: You will need to bring a person to use as a participant. More details will be given during the course. Assessment times will booked whilst on course. YMCA Honicknowle Lane PL5 3NG T E training@ymcaplymouth.org.uk

3 YMCA Awards Certificate in Personal Training The Certificate in Personal Training is suitable for individuals who would like a career that can be financially and emotionally rewarding. Working as a Personal Trainer could also allow you to build up a career which has the flexibility to work around your lifestyle. Once completed, this course can lead onto a number of progressions, such as the Exercise on Referrals. It will also allow entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals as a Level 3 instructor. Course Modules Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme Programming personal training clients Delivering personal training sessions Assessment Multiple choice theory paper based on anatomy and physiology Multiple choice theory paper based on nutrition Practical assessment including fitness testing and advanced programming Case studies including nutrition and a progressive 12 week programme Course Format Complete some home study prior to the course using a learning platform in the comfort of your own home.

4 Course Fees and Dates Format Fees Course Dates Assessment Registration Closes Venue ,27,28 Feb & 5,6 & 11,12,13 March 3,4,5 & 11,12 & 17,18,19 June 19,20 March 8 Feb St Mellion 25,26 June 16 May St Mellion ,8,9 & 15,16 & 21,22,23 Oct 29,30 Oct 19 Sept St Mellion *Concession fee 1000 for those in receipt of benefits; unemployment, income support, Job seekers allowance Course Payments A deposit of 20% will secure your place, the remaining fee will then need to be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the start date. Remaining payments can be made in full or by regular instalment in the following ways: Over the phone using a credit or debit card Sending a cheque Paying in person at YMCA Additional Information In order to complete the case studies you will need to identify an appropriate person to base these on, please note they do not have to attend any assessments. More information will be given about this on course. YMCA Honicknowle Lane PL5 3NG T E training@ymcaplymouth.org.uk

5 YMCA Awards Diploma in Personal Training The Diploma in Personal Training is suitable for individuals who would like a career in the fitness industry, but has no prior qualifications. Working as a Personal Trainer could also allow you to build up a career which has the flexibility to work around your lifestyle. Once completed, this course can lead onto a number of progressions, such as the Exercise on Referrals. It will also allow entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals as a Level 3 instructor. Course Modules Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise Planning Gym Based Exercise Teaching Gym Based Exercise Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme Programming personal training clients Delivering personal training sessions Assessment Multiple choice theory paper Worksheets Case studies Practical assessments Course Format Complete some home study prior to the course using a learning platform in the comfort of your own home.

6 Course Fees and Dates Format Fees Course Dates , 6,7 & 13,14,20, 21 Feb 26,27,28 Feb & 5,6 & 11,12,13 March Assess ment 19,20 March Registration ends Venue 18 th January St Mellion ,7,8 & 14,15,21,22 May 3,4,5 & 11,12 & 17,18,19 June 25,26 June 18 th April Marjons & St Mellion ,3,4 & 10,11, 17,18 Sept 7,8,9 & 15,16 & 21,22,23 29,30 Oct 15 th Aug St Mellion Course Payments A deposit of 20% will secure your place, the remaining fee will then need to be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the start date. Remaining payments can be made in full or by regular instalment in the following ways: Over the phone using a credit or debit card Sending a cheque Paying in person at YMCA Over 24? The Diploma in Personal Training can be paid with the 24+ Advanced Loan. Please contact us for more information regarding eligibility and how to access the loan. Additional Information In order to complete the case studies you will need to identify an appropriate person to base these on, please note they do not have to attend any assessments. More information will be given on course YMCA Honicknowle Lane PL5 3NG T E training@ymcaplymouth.org.uk

7 YMCA Awards in Certificate in Fitness Instructing Exercise to Music The exercise to music is the entry point for people that wish to teach many types of group exercise. It will give you an introduction into the skills required to teach exercise to music such as how to plan and teach a safe and effective group fitness class. Once completed, this course can lead onto a number of progressions, such as the Group Indoor Cycle and Aqua Aerobics. It will also allow entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals as a Level 2 instructor. Course Modules Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity Planning Group Exercise to Music Sessions Teaching Group Exercise to Music Sessions Assessment Multiple choice theory paper based on anatomy and physiology Multiple choice theory paper based on the principles of exercise, fitness and health Continuous assessment on course teaching a range of exercises Worksheets on supporting clients during exercise as well as health and safety Practical assessment delivering a 1 hour exercise to music session Course Format Complete some home study prior to the course using a learning platform.

8 Course Fees and Dates Format Fees Course Dates Assessment Registration Closes Venue th,11 th, 17 th, 18 th & 24 th October Nov 25 th Sept YMCA *Concession fee of 320 for those in receipt of benefits; unemployment, income support, Job seekers allowance. Course Payments A deposit of 20% will secure your place; the remaining fee will then need to be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the start date. Payments can be made in the following ways: Over the phone using a credit or debit card Sending a cheque Paying in person at YMCA Additional Information One of the assessment requirements is to bring along at least 2 participants, as you have to be assessed teaching a small group of people. YMCA Honicknowle Lane PL5 3NG T E training@ymcaplymouth.org.uk

9 What is flexible learning? learning allows you to study part of the course from the comfort of your own home. Upon registering you will be given access to a learning platform, from here you can work through some of the units that make up your qualification. What are the benefits of flexible learning? Using flexible learning allows you to learn around your lifestyle, therefore you can still work or look after the family. Other benefits include reduced travel costs, a potential longer learning period. What happens if I do not understand a subject or topic? You will be assigned a personal support tutor upon registering. Therefore if you are experiencing any difficulty they will be able to offer you additional support and guidance. What courses can I access flexible learning? Currently the courses we offer are: YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym Based Exercise YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Exercise to Music YMCA Awards Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

10 When do I complete the theory paper for the content I am learning? During the taught element of the course there will be additional revision session which you can attend. Towards the end of the taught course you will undertake the multiple choice theory papers. Can I not just use the manual rather than using the learning platform? The course manual is there to be used in conjunction with the learning platform. We have to show that you have covered enough learning hours, the learning platform allows us track these hours which we cannot do with the manual. Do I still need to attend the course? Yes, there is still a requirement for you attend taught sessions. However these are specific to flexible learning and will therefore mainly cover the practical elements of the course. Although attendance is required contact time is reduced as you have previously accessed the learning platform. Most of the flexible learning courses are also run over weekends, once again giving you flexibility. YMCA Honicknowle Lane PL5 3NG T E training@ymcaplymouth.org.uk

11 CPD Courses In order to register for any CPD courses you must hold a current L2 Fitness qualification. YMCA Awards in Circuit Training and CYQ Instructing Outdoor Fitness The first day of the 3 day course, covers the required content to be able to teach circuits in an indoor environment, such as appropriate warm up and cool downs as well structuring a circuit training session. Whereas the second day covers how you can adapt these skills into an outside environment, whatever the weather!! The final day covers assessment. Format Fees Course Dates Assessment Venue Intensive ,16,17 July On Course YMCA *Concession fee of 250 for those in receipt of benefits; unemployment, income support, Job seekers allowance. YMCA Awards Group Indoor Cycling This programme has been designed to ensure the instructor has all the relevant skills and knowledge to teach an indoor cycle session. At the end of the programme, the teacher will be in a position to plan and deliver their own style of cycle class. This is highly energetic two day course, which does include practical assessment. Format Fees Course Dates Assessment Venue Intensive April 9 April Marjons Intensive July 9 July Marjons Intensive Nov 19 Nov Marjons

12 CPD Courses Kettlebell Instructor This two day course covers the required skills in order to plan and teach either group or one to one kettlebell sessions. During the course you will be taught how to perform key exercises as well how to effectively structure a workout. Assessment for the course is split over two days; first assessment is based on your personal execution of lifts. On the second day you are assessed delivering a small kettlebell session. Format Fees Course Dates Assessment Registration Closes Venue Intensive ,29 Nov On Course n/a YMCA *Concession fee of 190 for those in receipt of benefits; unemployment, income support, Job seekers allowance. YMCA Honicknowle Lane PL5 3NG T E training@ymcaplymouth.org.uk

13 Course Fees Individual Courses Full Fee Concessionary YMCA Awards Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym YMCA Awards Certificate in Fitness Instructing Exercise to Music YMCA Awards Certificate in Personal Training YMCA Awards Diploma in Personal Training 1400 YMCA Awards Circuit Training and Instructing Outdoor Fitness YMCA Awards Group Indoor Cycling Award 140 Kettlebell Instructor 200 Course Bundles Personal Training Package 1 Gym Instructor Personal Training Indoor Cycling Outdoor Fitness Circuit Training Kettlebells Bundle Fee 2000

14 Course Dates Course Dates Course Title Venue Assessment Diploma in Personal Training 5, 6,7 & 13,14 Feb 26,27,28 Feb & 5,6 & 11,12,13 March YMCA Awards Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym YMCA Awards Certificate in Personal Training St Mellion St Mellion 20 or 21 Feb 19,20 March 2 April YMCA Awards Group Indoor Cycling Award Marjons 9 April Diploma in Personal Training 6,7,8 & 14,15 May 3,4,5 & 11,12 & 17,18,19 June YMCA Awards Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym YMCA Awards Certificate in Personal Training Marjons St Mellion 21 or 22 May 25,26 June 2 July YMCA Awards Group Indoor Cycling Award Marjons 9 July 15,16,17 July YMCA Awards Circuit Training and Instructing Outdoor Fitness YMCA On Course Diploma in Personal Training 2,3,4 & 10,11 Sept 7,8,9 & 15,16 & 21,22,23 Oct YMCA Awards Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym YMCA Awards Certificate in Personal Training St Mellion St Mellion 17 or 18 Sept 29,30 Oct 12 Nov YMCA Awards Group Indoor Cycling Award Marjons 19 Nov YMCA Honicknowle Lane PL5 3NG T E training@ymcaplymouth.org.uk