Instructing Exercise and Fitness
NVQ Level: 2-
The level 2 Exercise and Fitness Instructing NVQ is essential for any member of staff wanting to develop their skills and work within the gym environment. It aims to assess the competence of those coaching or leading exercise and fitness activities, or is ideal for those who have already embarked on working as a fitness instructor in a leisure centre or gym. You will learn how to instruct, observe and support gym based activities in your organisation, as well as motivate and support your clients to develop and maintain their fitness programme. You will learn how to use a range of gym equipment such as free weights, learn how to produce a personal training programme for your clients and learn how to plan and conduct circuit training sessions.
Throughout the programme you will also gain additional skills such as dealing with accidents and emergencies which help to develop your portfolio of skills in the gym environment. The level 2 Instructing Exercise and Fitness NVQ programme will give you access to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and is also the gateway to becoming a fitness professional, such as a Personal Trainer or Exercise Specialist.
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Candidates will need to achieve the following three NVQ mandatory units:
Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation (C22)
Work with clients to help them adhere to exercise and physical activity (C316)
Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity (A335)And complete the following two NVQ optional units:
Plan and prepare gym-based exercise (D451)
Instruct and supervise gym-based exercise (D452)Funded candidates will also complete the following:
Key Skill Application of Number Level 1
Key Skill Communication Level 1
Certificate in Fitness Instructing Level 2
Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning Level 2
A valid matrix certificate (e.g. a first aid or NPLQ certificate) or a Wider Key Skill Level 2 -
Programme length currently 4-5 months approx
It may be necessary for candidates to do some off site training for this qualification
Qualifications and programmes can be subject to change at any time
