We’re re-imagining the future of fitness, and we want you to be one of the first to knows.
New Assessment Methods
Everyone has a different learning style that works for them. The traditional assessment methods can act as barriers to some students and block them from performing to the best of their ability. We want to allow flexibility that reflects the neurodiversity of our learners and the sector they wish to work in.
Our goal is to empower learners, build strong links between knowledge and skills, and prepare learners for the real world.
We'll continue to offer assessment methods like practical observations, multiple choice, multiple response, and short answer. But we’ll also be introducing additional options:
- Flexibility around timing and supervision of assessments
- Open book knowledge tests
- Video assessments, journaling, and technology supported peer assessment
- Realistic case studies
- Independent research opportunities
- Assessments that reflect specific job skills
These will allow each learners to get creative and customise their learning experience to get the most out of their course. The added flexibility will also allow them to complete assessments that better reflect what they’ll do on the job versus in a classroom
Innovative digital learning
Our next generation qualifications
Our range of next generation qualifications will support learners into employment. They can focus on:
- Occupational entry to break into the sector or get a specific job
- Population specialisms to work with a broader range of clients
- Environment specialisms to work in more unique settings
- Technical specialisms to work with specific equipment or perform additional roles
Here are the exciting courses available to our learners:
Occupational entry qualifications (to enter the sector or get a specific job).
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YMCA Level 2 Award in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (610/2792/3) | |
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (610/2791/1) | |
YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym and Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training) (610/2793/5) | |
YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4) | |
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym and Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training) and Personal Trainer (610/2794/7) | |
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer (610/2789/3) | |
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (610/2787/X) | |
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Pilates Based Matwork Instructor | In development |
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Yoga Instructor | In development |
YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (soft tissue dysfunction) (610/0736/5) | See Y-Connect |
Population specialisms (to work with a broader range of clients):
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YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Children aged 0-5 | In development |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Children and young people aged 5-18 | In development |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairments (610/1559/1) | |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Inactive People | In development |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long-term Conditions | In development |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults (610/1668/8) | |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (610/0829/1) |
Environment specialisms (to work in more settings):
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YMCA Level 3 Award in Delivering Sport and Physical Activity in Community Settings | In development |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Delivering Sport and Physical Activity in the School Environment (Out of Curriculum) | In development |
Technical specialisms (to work with specific equipment or perform additional roles within the workplace):
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YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness | In development |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training | In development |
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8) | See Y-Connect |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise (610/2286/X) | |
YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Applied Nutrition for Health, Wellness, Weight Management, and Sports Performance (610/2287/1) |
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