Save the date and reserve your seat for the YMCA Awards symposium
Posted: 30 June 2015
"Hooked on Learning Technology - From Challenge to Success" symposium
Thursday 24 September 2015, 10am - 4pm
Brettenham House, 5 Lancaster Place, London, WC2E 7EN
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YMCA Awards secures SFA funding for popular qualifications
Posted: 1 June 2015
YMCA Awards (previously CYQ) is delighted to announce SFA funding approval for the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (500/8269/3) and the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (501/0519/X).
YMCA Awards is proud to add these two popular qualifications to their already impressive list of qualifications (from Level 1 to Level 4) that allow centres to draw down funding from the Skills Funding Agency (SFA).
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CYQ to change its name to YMCA Awards
Posted: 11 May 2015
As of 1 June 2015, in order to better reflect the wider learning system and structure, and to harness the internationally recognised brand, YMCA Awards will become the new name for CYQ.
Why rebrand?
Simplicity. Clarity. A stronger brand. That’s the idea behind our new identity.
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CYQ delighted to announce two new senior appointments
Posted: 4 March 2015
CYQ has announced the appointments of Helen Hayes as Head of Products and Services, and Craig Potter as Head of Commercial.
Both Helen and Craig will bring a wealth of relevant experience to their new roles, which will benefit the wider leisure training industry.
As a leading awarding organisation in the active leisure sector, CYQ, has responded to challenges in the education environment by making these key appointments to its senior management team.
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AoC Sport in the Curriculum Conference
Posted: 3 February 2015
CYQ’s Martin Petch and Amanda Smallman attended the AoC Sport in the Curriculum Conference at Loughborough University on Tuesday 27 January.
During round table discussions, Martin and Amanda spoke with around 30 colleges . Feedback included ideas for master-class CPD sessions, a "Centre of Excellence" system to recognise outstanding providers and a request for training products to assist learners in using social media. This feedback will be discussed as CYQ begin to develop their functional plans for the coming financial year.
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YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Training Sessions
The aim of this qualification is to provide those learners who already possess a valid fitness instructor qualification with the additional knowledge; understanding and skills required to plan and instruct group circuit training sessions.
The content therefore reflects the competencies required to become a safe and effective group circuit training instructor.
Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
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Mandatory units |
Credits | GLH |
| Planning group circuit training sessions | 4 | 24 |
| Instructing group circuit training sessions | 6 | 37 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequistes
Learners need to have achieved all of the following pre-requisite units:
- A/600/9017 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health
- H/600/9013 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise
- M/600/9015 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
- T/600/9016 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Assessment:
- Coursework
- Practical examination
Fees and resources:
Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.
Visit our fees page to see our qualification and resource prices.
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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise)
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Studio Resistance Training
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CYQ Technical Level Qualifications (TLQs) for the DfE 2017 Performance Tables
Posted: 6 January 2015
CYQ Technical Level Qualifications (TLQs) for the DfE 2017 Performance Tables
The following CYQ qualifications are listed in the DfE 2017 16-19 Performance Tables for teaching from September 2015.
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60012754 |
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YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
A Level 3 sports massage therapist’s role includes planning, providing and evaluating sports massage treatments. Treatments can be carried out for pre-, post- and inter-event, maintenance and restorative purposes, using a range of basic massage techniques. Scope of practice is restricted to working on dysfunctional tissue and excludes working on recent acute injuries or pre-existing conditions.
Structure:
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Mandatory units |
Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and physiology for sports massage | 10 | 70 |
| Principles of health and fitness | 3 | 20 |
| Professional practice in sports massage | 5 | 30 |
| Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction | 3 | 15 |
| Sports massage treatments | 16 | 90 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- MCT theory paper
- Workbook
- Worksheets
- Observed treatment session (x3)
Fees and resources:
Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Awards Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
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FELTAG response
Posted: 1 December 2014
Some centres will already be aware of the recommendation by the Further Education Learning Technology Action Group (FELTAG) that publicly funded courses from September 2015 are supported by a minimum of 10% wholly-online learning. Their recommendation is also that this requirement increases to 50% from September 2017.
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'Be Real' Body Confidence for Everyone
Posted: 23 October 2014
The week commencing 13 October saw the launch of the ‘Be Real’ c
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