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New multiple-choice test papers
Posted: 16 July 2013
As a result of two recent reviews, CYQ is introducing new multiple-choice test papers across all qualifications.
- Review of assessment policy and procedures for multiple-choice tests against the new Ofqual Conditions of Recognition
The ‘review of core Level 2 and 3 qualifications’ has resulted in a series of new multiple-choice tests that map precisely to the units, and the contents have been subject to a thorough quality check to ensure that they meet best-practice guidelines in multiple-choice-test item writing.
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YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise)
This qualification is aimed at learners wishing to become a Personal Trainer, but who do not already hold the pre-requisite of Level 2 Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise).
Structure:
Mandatory units | Credits | GLH |
| Principles of exercise, fitness and health | 4 | 28 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise | 6 | 41 |
| Planning gym-based exercise | 4 | 23 |
| Instructing gym-based exercise | 6 | 37 |
| Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity | 2 | 13 |
| Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment | 2 | 16 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health | 6 | 43 |
| Programming personal training with clients | 7 | 47 |
| Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme | 6 | 40 |
| Delivering personal training sessions | 9 | 58 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- eAssessment
- multiple choice examination
- portfolio of evidence
- 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.
| Print resources | |
 | Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Promoting Health and Wellness
This qualification is aimed at individuals wanting to pursue a career in the sport, health and wellness in the health, fitness and active leisure sectors. This qualification will suit individuals who want to become fitness instructors and/or health/wellness advisers. It is suitable for those considering employment/self-employment in different settings: health and fitness clubs and the wider community.
Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve 40 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Principles of exercise, fitness and health | 4 | 28 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise | 6 | 41 |
| Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity | 2 | 13 |
| Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment | 2 | 16 |
| Engaging communities in physical activity | 1 | 10 |
| Plan and prepare a walking session | 2 | 10 |
| Lead a walking session | 2 | 16 |
| Food groups and digestion | 2 | 13 |
| Diet and nutrition for healthy living | 3 | 17 |
| Delivery of effective customer service | 6 | 50 |
| Know how to promote health for wellness | 5 | 35 |
| Utilising enterprise skills | 5 | 40 |
| (Learners must complete 1 of the following pathways to achieve a minimum of 9 credits) | ||
| Pathway 1 (gym based) | ||
| Instructing gym-based exercise | 6 | 37 |
| Planning gym-based exercise | 4 | 23 |
| Pathway 2 (circuits) | ||
| Planning group circuit training sessions | 4 | 24 |
| Instructing group circuit training sessions | 6 | 37 |
| Pathway 3 (exercise to music) | ||
| Planning group exercise to music sessions | 4 | 24 |
| Instructing group exercise to music | 6 | 37 |
| Pathway 4 (children) | ||
| Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children | 3 | 23 |
| Instructing health related exercise and physical activity to children | 6 | 36 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- multiple choice examination
- worksheets
- observation
- practical examination
- presentation
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.
| Print resources | |
| Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients (if gym or ETM pathway is selected)
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People (if gym or ETM pathway is selected)
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Ante Natal and Post Natal Clients (if gym or ETM pathway is selected)
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (if gym pathway is selected)
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in in Exercise Referral (if gym pathway is selected)
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (if gym or ETM pathway is selected)
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (if gym or ETM pathway is selected)
Qualifications:
Important information for training providers: new PPL licensing regulations
Posted: 8 July 2013
CYQ would like to inform training providers that changes have been made to PPL licensing regulations. To assist centres, the team at Pure Energy has provided us with a summary of the new regulations and guidance on how centres can apply for a PPL license.
Do training providers require a PPL license?
Yes, unless you are a training provider teaching in primary or secondary schools you must have a PPL license to be legal. There has been a general belief that students and providers in education were exempt from PPL licensing but this is not the case.
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New edition resources update
Posted: 3 July 2013
CYQ is pleased to announce the launch of the following updated resources:
- Level 2 Mandatory Units
- Syllabus
- Learner Assessment Record (LAR)
- Manual
- eLearning
- Scheme of Work and PowerPoint presentations
- Workbook to follow shortly - Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity
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Introducing fillable LARs
Posted: 26 June 2013
CYQ is delighted to launch its much sought after fillable Learner Assessment Records (LARs). These documents allow learners to generate evidence and assessors to manage learner progress electronically using a range of devices such as PC, MAC, laptop and a variety of portable devices.
Key benefits:
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Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors
To provide young people and adults aged 16 years and over with the basic knowledge and skills required to coach others within the outdoors/adventurous activities industry. This qualification is the knowledge qualification for the Activity Leadership apprenticeship framework.
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits; 5 credits from the 2 mandatory units and a minimum of 5 credits from the completion of 1 of the 3 optional unit groups) | Credits | GLH |
| General induction for outdoor centre staff | 3 | 18 |
| Essentials of customer care for outdoor centre staff | 2 | 3 |
| Optional unit group 1 | ||
| Organising participants at an outdoor centre | 5 | 36 |
| Optional unit group 2 | ||
| Working in hospitality and support at an outdoor centre | 5 | 36 |
| Optional unit group 3 | ||
| Organising an activity session at an outdoor centre | 5 | 36 |
| Responding to health emergencies for outdoor centre staff | 1 | 8 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- research project
- worksheet
- observed performance
- coursework
Fees and resources:
| Qualification fee | |
| Award In Introductory Work in the Outdoors | £30 |
| Unit fees | |
| General induction for outdoor centre staff | £15 |
| Essentials of customer care for outdoor centre staff | £15 |
| Organising participants at an outdoor centre | £15 |
| Working in hospitality and support at an outdoor centre | £15 |
| Organising an activity session at an outdoor centre | £15 |
| Responding to health emergencies for outdoor centre staff | £15 |
| Print resources | |
| Syllabus | £10 |
| Learner Assessment Record | £10 |
| Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:
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Progression routes:
- Level 2 Certificate In Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF)
- Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (QCF)
- Level 2 Certificate In Leisure Operations (QCF)
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure
This qualification introduces learners to the sport and active leisure sector, catering for differences in ability by allowing them to select some units at Entry Level (3) or Level 2, as well as Level 1. Learners will find out about their own fitness and how the body works through participation in a variety of fitness activities by planning and using their own fitness programme.
Structure:
| Mandatory units | Credits | GLH |
| Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve 15 credits | ||
| How the Body Works | 4 | 30 |
| Improving Own Fitness | 3 | 30 |
| Taking Part in Exercise and Fitness | 4 | 30 |
| Planning Own Fitness Programme | 4 | 30 |
| Learners must achieve a maximum of 1 credit from each of the following optional unit groups | ||
| Optional units 1 | ||
| Safe Learning in the Workplace (EL3) | 1 | 10 |
| Safe Learning in the Workplace (L1) | 1 | 10 |
| Optional units 2 | ||
| Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work (EL3) | 1 | 10 |
| Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work (L1) | 1 | 10 |
| Optional units 3 | ||
| Managing Your Health at Work (EL3) | 1 | 10 |
| Managing Your Health at Work (L1) | 1 | 10 |
| Learners must achieve 20 credits from optional unit 4 | ||
| Optional units 4 | ||
| Taking Part in Sport | 3 | 30 |
| Working in Sport and Active Leisure | 4 | 30 |
| Job Opportunities in Sport and Active Leisure | 4 | 30 |
| Assisting a Leader of Sports or Active Leisure Activities to Plan and Deliver an Activity | 4 | 30 |
| Risks and Hazards in Sport and Active Leisure | 4 | 30 |
| Sport and Active Leisure Project | 4 | 30 |
| Physical Activities for Children | 4 | 30 |
| Preparing for Work Placement | 1 | 10 |
| Learning from Work Placement | 2 | 10 |
| Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector | 2 | 15 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- portfolio of evidence
- observed performance
- task-based controlled assessment
- performance in the workplace
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.
| Print resources | |
| Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:
|
Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Community Activation
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Qualifications:
Certificate in Customer Service
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge required to ensure customer satisfaction with a product or service before, during and after its purchase.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete both units to achieve 13 credits) | Credit | GLH |
| Delivery of effective customer service | 6 | 50 |
| Supporting the customer service environment | 7 | 65 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- coursework
Fees and resources:
| Qualification fee | |
| Certificate in customer service | £70 |
| Unit fees | |
| Delivery of effective customer service | £15 |
| Supporting the customer service environment | £15 |
| Print resources | |
| Syllabus | £5 |
| Learner Assessment Record | £5 |
| Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:
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Progression routes:
- Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations
- Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management
- Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Customer Service
Qualifications: