Instructing Exercise and Fitness (Gym)

• Programme Overview
• Programme Structure
• Other Information

• 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 key aspects of Anatomy and Physiology, how to use a range of gym equipment (including resistance and free weights) and also how to produce an individual training programme based on your clients' needs.

  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.

• Framework Structure

  Learners will need to achieve the following three NVQ mandatory units:
  - C22 Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation
  - C316 Work with clients to help them adhere to exercise and physical activity
  - A335 Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity

  And complete the following two NVQ optional units:
  - D451 Plan and prepare gym based exercise
  - D452 Instruct and supervise gym based exercise

  Funded learners 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
  - Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

• Programme Length

  Apprenticeships typically take between 6-18 months to complete.

  It may be necessary for candidates to do some off site training for this qualification.

  Other Information

  Qualification and programmes can be subject to change at any time.