Exercise to Music Instructor Certificate

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• Price: £699.00

• For those of you who want to deliver fun an exciting studio classes, the Exercise to Music Instructor (ETM) Certificate is a must. You will gain all the practical skills and confidence you need to plan and teach group exercise classes. You will learn how to add choreography to your routines allowing you to add creativity to your classes, meaning your customers are never bored of their routines.

  Who is it for?

  • Group exercise enthusiasts who want to qualify as an instructor
  • Fitness instructors looking for variety and a way of increasing their income
  • Personal trainers looking to add variety to their work, another revenue stream and a way of meeting more potential clients
  • Anyone looking to be a Les Mills Instructor

  What are the benefits?

  • Anatomy and physiology online – so you can get started today!
  • Online support, webinars, interactive tasks and manuals available to download as soon as you sign up
  • Latest information, research and education standards
  • Your route to becoming a Les Mills Instructor

  What will I learn?

  Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology

  The structure and function of the body (Anatomy and Physiology)

  How the structure and function of the body affect exercise programming

  Level 2 Exercise to Music

  Use of Music

  Essential Teaching Skills

  Choreography

  Preparing People for Exercise

  Class Design and Structure

  Muscular Strength and Endurance Training

  Cardiovascular Training

  Relaxation and Stretching

  Health and Safety

  Level and pre-requisites

  This is a REPS Level 2 qualification

  There are no pre-requisites but we recommend that you have participated in exercise to music classes before attending.

  Course duration and delivery

  You could expect to complete this course in 3 months

  • Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology - home study and online learning
  • Exercise to Music Instructor  – practical and theory learned through mixture of 4 days in the classroom and gym, plus home/online study

  Why Lifetime?

  All tutors are of the highest standard and have experience as personal trainers

  Instant access to online learning to enhance your understanding

  Latest information, research and education standards

  Quality, up to date workbooks and reference materials written by experts in the field

• This is the order in which you should complete the modules, however we do advise that you complete the assessment for Exercise and Fitness Knowledge level 2 after the Exercise to Music module.

  • Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise (distance)

    This is a distance learning module supported by workbooks and a fully interactive CD Rom which takes approximately 40 hours to complete.  This is the foundation to all fitness courses and is included ...

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    • This is a distance learning module supported by workbooks and a fully interactive CD Rom which takes approximately 40 hours to complete.  This is the foundation to all fitness courses and is included in fitness instructor courses, personal trainer courses and exercise to music courses.  On completion of your home study you will be required to book the one hour multiple choice exam at one of our training venues.

      Concepts of Fitness

      This element discusses the difference between total and physical fitness. Within this you will be able to describe the relationship between physical fitness and health related fitness and the components of each

      Bones and Joints

      The anatomical structure of the skeleton and its physiological relationships to exercise and fitness. Bone structure and function is discussed along with the major joints of the body and their movement potential

      Muscles

      The anatomical structure of the skeletal muscles and their physiological relationship to exercise and fitness. Identify major muscles and particular types of muscle (i.e Voluntary, Involuntary) and the basic structure of them

      Kinesiology

      The skills to analyse an exercise and identify the joints and muscles involved will be covered here. This is an essential skill for the fitness instructor to be able to identify safe and effective exercises for an individual

      Energy Systems

      Covers the physiological processes involved in the release of energy for muscular contraction and relates this to how significant it is in physical activity

      Nutrition

      Food is central to our lives. Within this section you will identify and learn about the three energy nutrients in the body. The importance of vitamins, minerals and water and their function will also be covered. From this information students will learn how to advise effectively on weight management issues

      Cardio Respiratory Systems

      On completion of this element a basic understanding of the anatomical structure and the physiological function of the heart, lungs and circulatory system and their relationship to exercise activity and fitness will be gained

  • Group Exercise to Music

    This is a four day practical module for the aspiring aerobics instructor. You will be required to attend two practical assessment days approximately two weeks after this Exercise to Music module. Use ...

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    • This is a four day practical module for the aspiring aerobics instructor. You will be required to attend two practical assessment days approximately two weeks after this Exercise to Music module.

      Use of Music

      Understand the song structure, beats, phrases and how to use them in an exercise to music context.

       Essential Teaching Skills

      To teach an Exercise to Music class safely and effectively requires many skills including effective communication, observation and exercise correction

       Choreography

      Learn the basic Exercise to Music moves and how to progress these moves to ensure your class is fun, exciting and effective

       Preparing People for Exercise

      Introducing your class and essential warm up skills are needed to ensure your participants are ready to do their work out

       Class Design and Structure

      Learn how to design your class so that the different components run in a logical and effective order and sequence to maximise comfort and safety for your class

       Muscular Strength and Endurance Training

      An essential part of the Exercise to Music workout; learn how to design and structure work for specific muscle groups such as your abs and lower back

       Cardiovascular Training

      Learn about effective cardio vascular exercise in an Exercise to Music context and how to link moves and choreography together to ensure a progressive and smooth aerobic workout to suit a mixed ability group

       Relaxation and Stretching

      Understand basic flexibility techniques and how to apply them to the Exercise to Music class structure. Also how to relax your class effectively should they want to

       Health and Safety

      As an instructor you are responsible for the safety of your class whether through written and verbal screening or ensuring the space is clear to use

• What qualifications/certificates will I receive?

  Lifetime Awarding Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music)

  How will I be assessed?

  Level 2 anatomy and physiology: theory exam

  Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor: Practical assessment plus associated paperwork

  Level 2 Core Units: completion of a workbook unless you have recognised prior learning.

  Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)

  Entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 2

  You will also earn 20 CPD points

   

  Where can I go from here?

  • Les Mills Instructor
  • Older Adults Specialist
  • Ante and Post Natal Specialist
  • Group Training Specialist
  • Personal Training and Business Planning Diploma (current instructors)