Gym Instructing

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

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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.

 

QN

Credit value

GLH

TQT

Operational start date

603/2767/4

21

144

211

01/03/2018

 

 

Supported by employers

 

 

This qualification is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

CIMSPA professional standards are employer-led and define the knowledge and skills individuals must understand and demonstrate to undertake a particular role.


 

Employers want to be confident that their client-facing staff are going to represent their brand and provide an outstanding customer experience.

That's why YMCA Awards Gym Instructors need to demonstrate they are able to present themselves professionally, communicate effectively and motivate clients before they can be certificated


Focus on customer experience


 

Supported by Y-Mark


Our free Y-Mark digital assessment workbooks are very similar to a typical eLearning knowledge check or quiz. They contain a mixture of multiple choice and multiple response questions is an accessible and easy to navigate layout.

They can be completed anywhere there is an internet connection and, as they're self-marking, save tutors an average of 25 minutes per learner. All this adds up to more class time to perfect those practical skills!

 

Learners must be aged 16 plus. Ideally they should have some experience of gym-based exercises as participation in a variety of gym-based practical sessions will be required throughout the qualification. Learners should also have communication skills pitched at level 2 which can be developed during the course.

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

UnitAssessment(s)
Anatomy & physiology for exercise & fitness instructors
  • Multiple choice test
  • Assessment workbook

Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment

  • Assessment workbook
  • Observation of practical skills

Lifestyle management & health awareness

  • Assessment workbook

Gym-based programme planning and preparation

  • Portfolio of evidence (Learner assessment record)
Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction
  • Portfolio of evidence (Learner assessment record)
  • Observation of practical skills

 

The information below provides details of our fees for our approved centres. If you're a learner, you'll need to find a training provider to get an accurate cost for completing one of our qualifications. Training providers will charge learners more than the prices listed below to cover the costs of the delivery of teaching and assessment they complete on our behalf.

Registration and certification fees

YMCA Level 2 Certificates in Gym Instructing — £55.00 per learner

Teaching and learning resources

Unit

eLearning available?

Manual available?

Anatomy & physiology for exercise & fitness instructors

Yes

Yes

Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment

Yes

Yes

Lifestyle management & health awareness

Yes

Yes

Gym-based programme planning and preparation

Yes

Yes

Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction

Yes

Yes

Visit our fees page for more information on resource and resource bundle pricing.

Existing centres can add this qualification to their offer by completing an 'Additional Product Approval Request' in Y-Connect.

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