• YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)

    The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment.

    Completing this qualification allows learners to access Gym Instructor jobs.

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    YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

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    Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    603/2767/4

    Availability (England)

    Operational start date – 1 March 2018

    Operational end date – 31 July 2025

    Certification end date – 31 July 2027

    Latest version of qualification – YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor

    Availability (Northern Ireland & Wales)

    Operational start date – 1 March 2018

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification – YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor

    Entry Requirements

    Aged 16+

    Assessments

    Multiple choice theory test
    Assessment workbooks
    Programming for client documents
    On-course practical delivery of specific gym-based exercise
    Observation of consultation and summative gym-based delivery
    Programming from case studies Worksheets

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    Overview

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Gym Instructor, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard.

    The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment.

    Completing this qualification allows learners to access Gym Instructor jobs.

    Qualification Details

    Learners will cover:

    Anatomy and physiology including:

    the heart and circulatory system
    the respiratory system
    the digestive system
    structure and function of the skeleton
    musculoskeletal system
    postural and core stability
    the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise
    Principles of working in the gym environment, including customer service and how to maintain health, safety and welfare
    How to conduct consultations and promote the health benefits of physical activity
    How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
    The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults, both individuals and groups

    To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing, learners need to achieve 5 mandatory units.

    Assessments include:

    Multiple choice theory test
    Assessment workbooks
    Programming for client documents
    On-course practical delivery of specific gym-based exercise
    Observation of consultation and summative gym-based delivery
    Programming from case studies Worksheets

    You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

    Our Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing can lead to employment as a gym instructor.

    This qualification can also lead to further training at the same or higher levels including:

    YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1)
    YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) (603/3413/7)
    YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children Aged 0-5 in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7218/7)
    YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children and Young People in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7216/3)
    YMCA Level 3 Apprenticeship in Personal Training
    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional (600/1146/4)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (600/1144/0)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning (600/1145/2)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients (600/5681/2)
    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)
    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8)

    Unit titleeLearningManual
    Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness instructors (K/616/7823)✔️✔️
    Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment (M/616/7824)✔️✔️
    Lifestyle management and health awareness (K/616/7949)✔️✔️
    Gym-based programme planning and preparation (D/616/7950)✔️✔️
    Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction (H/616/7951)✔️✔️

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