Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing in the context of Gym or Exercise to Music
This qualification is particularly relevant for individuals seeking to increase their knowledge base and programming skills.
Candidates will learn:
- advanced exercise and fitness knowledge covering:
-bones and joints
-muscles and muscle actions
-core stability
-principles of progressive training and professionalism - how to plan a safe and effective progressive programme/advanced session
- how to instruct a safe and effective progressive programme/advanced session
- how to evaluate a safe and effective progressive programme/advanced session
Structure | |
Mandatory units | Hours |
Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge (EFK) | 50 |
Advanced Resistance Training | 50 |
Advanced Cardivascular Training | 50 |
Total GLH | 150 |
The Mandatory Units above can be taken in the context of Gym or Exercise to Music.
Prerequisites |
Candidates must be in possession of a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing qualification, or other qualification recognised by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). (see www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk) Candidates completing the Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing in the context of Gym must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness instructing - Gym qualification. Exercise to Music candidates may also be considered, provided that they have some experience of instructing with resistance equipment. Candidates completing the Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing in the context of Exercise to Music must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise to Music qualification. Candidates holding non NQF certificates may be considered for this qualification. However, training providers must apply APA or APL as appropriate to ensure that the requirements of the prerequisites are met. All evidence of APA and APL must be available to the CYQ external verifier upon request. NB: It is the responsibility of the training provider to ensure that all candidates meet the prerequisites prior to assessment of this qualification. CYQ is unable to certificate unless the prerequisites are met. It is recommended that centres offering this qualification should have access to an appropriate practical facility and that all courses leading to the certificate should be run with a practical bias. |
Assessment | |
Internally assessed via: | Externally assessed via: |
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Fees and certification codes | ||
CYQ code | Fee | |
Overarching certificate |
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Available in the context of: | ||
Gym | AFI 352 | £70 |
Exercise to Music | AFE 353 | £70 |
Unit certificates (optional) |
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Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge | EFK 352 | £22 |
Advanced Resistance Training - Gym | ART 352 | £30 |
Advanced Resistance Training - Exercise to Music | ARE 353 | £30 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Training - Gym | ACV 352 | £30 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Training - Exercise to Music | ACE 353 | £30 |
Resources | ||
Syllabus | £20 | |
Syllabus (bound copy) | £26 | |
Manuals | Full Colour Black & White | £12 £8 |
Advanced Fitness Instructing DVD (available for Gym) | £7 |
QCA information | |
Qualification accreditation number | 500/1717/2 |
Accreditation start date | 1st May 2007 |
Accreditation end date | 31st March 2012 |
Certification end date | 31st March 2015 |
Mandatory units | |
Unit title | QCA code |
Exercise and Fitness Knowledge | D/500/7007 |
Advanced Resistance Training | H/500/7008 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Training | K/500/7009 |
REPs |
Allows candidates to enter REPs at Level 3 |
Performance points (SCAAT) |
105.00 |