YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer)
The aim of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of learners so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a strength and conditioning environment. On successful completion of this qualification learners will be able to seek employment and perform competently as a Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Trainer.
This qualification is mapped directly to:
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Strength and Conditioning Trainer
Prerequisites:
Learners must be aged 16 plus. Ideally they should have some experience of strength and conditioning-based exercises through personal practice and should be have a certain amount of physical fitness. Learners should also have communication skills pitched at level 2 which can be developed during the course.
Centre staffing requirements and guidance for this qualification
Assessment:
Please be aware that the standard for this qualification stipulates that practical assessment of outcomes and learning development requirements (preparing and delivering Strength and Conditioning sessions) must be overseen by someone who has demonstrated their own subject matter expertise as an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC).
The YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the foundations of Strength and Conditioning is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.
- Learner Assessment Record
- Assessment Workbook
- Multiple Choice Theory paper
- Practical examination
- Portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
This qualification can lead to employment as a strength and conditioning trainer within a fitness/sports or other relevant facility.
The qualification can also lead to further training at the same and higher levels in, for example:
- Apprenticeship in exercise and fitness
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner)
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Award/Certificate in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling
This qualification has been replaced by the:
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisities
Learners must be at least 16 years old to complete the YMCA Level 2 Award or Certificate in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling.
In addition, learners completing the YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling must hold a regulated Level 2 qualification mapped to either the CIMSPA Core Group Exercise Instructor or Gym Instructor professional standards.
Assessment:
The YMCA Level 2 Award and Certificate in Instructing Group Circuit Training
- Learner Assessment Record
- Assessment Workbook
- Multiple Choice Theory paper
- Practical examination
- Portfolio of evidence
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:
This qualification can lead to employment as a group exercise instructor within a fitness facility.
The qualification can also lead to further training at the same and higher levels in, for example:
- Apprenticeship in exercise and fitness
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Award/Certificate in Instructing Group Circuit Training
This qualification has been replaced by the:
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
Learners must be at least 16 years old to complete the YMCA Level 2 Award or Certificate in Instructing Group Circuit Training.
In addition, learners completing the YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Group Circuit Training must hold a regulated Level 2 qualification mapped to either the CIMSPA Core Group Exercise Instructor or Gym Instructor professional standards.
Assessment:
The YMCA Level 2 Award and Certificate in Instructing Group Circuit Training
- Learner Assessment Record
- Assessment Workbook
- Multiple Choice Theory paper
- Practical examination
- Portfolio of evidence
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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Progression routes:
These qualifications can lead to employment as a group exercise instructor within a fitness facility.
The qualification can also lead to further training at the same and higher levels in, for example:
- Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Group Exercise to Music (Freestyle)
This qualification has been replaced by the YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7)
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16 plus age group. Ideally learners should have some experience of group exercise through personal practice and should be have a certain amount of physical fitness. In order to achieve this qualification learners will be requires to lead a group exercise to music class to a small group (minimum of 6 participants), learners therefore will be required to demonstrate effective communication skills.
Assessment:
The YMCA
- Learner Assessment Record
- Assessment Workbook
- Multiple Choice Theory paper
- Practical examination
- Portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
This qualification can lead to employment as a group exercise to music instructor within gym or health clubs or within a community setting in both public and private settings. The role would primarily involve carrying out exercise to music (freestyle) sessions for a range of clients.
The qualification can also lead to progression to further training at the same and higher levels in, for example:
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner)
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Sport
This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the sport and leisure industry, or wish to practically participate in a number of activities. This is a practical, hands-on qualification which is designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities
Structure:
To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Sport, learners must achieve 12 credits from the mandatory units and a
minimum of 25 credits from the optional units available, making a total of 37 credits.
Mandatory units
| Level | Credit |
| Health, safety and welfare in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Participating in sport | 2 | 6 |
| Understanding the active leisure and learning sector | 2 | 2 |
| Safeguarding and proctecting children and young people in sport and active leisure | 2 | 1 |
| Optional Units | Level | Credit |
Sport facility operations | 2 | 4 |
| Injuries in sport | 2 | 3 |
| Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity | 2 | 3 |
| Sport as a business | 2 | 4 |
| Sport and society | 2 | 5 |
| Leading a healthy lifestyle | 2 | 4 |
| Plan, deliver and evaluate sport and leisure activities | 2 | 4 |
| Physical preparation for sports performance | 2 | 4 |
| Technical and tactical requirements for sports performance | 2 | 4 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise | 2 | 6 |
| Working with participants with disabilities in sport and active leisure | 2 | 7 |
| People skills in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Event organisation in a sport and leisure environment | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.
Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements
To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval
requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.
Assessment:
-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:
- evidence index
- assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- candidate’s proof of work
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports/presentations
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- summary of achievement
-Multiple choice examination
The anatomy and physiology unit (H/600/9013) is assessed through an externally set and marked multiple choice assessment.
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 2 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Sport
This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the sport and leisure industry, or wish to practically participate in a number of activities. This is a practical, hands-on qualification which is designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities
Structure:
To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Sport, learners must achieve 12 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 16 credits from the optional units available, making a total of 28 credits.
Mandatory units
| Level | Credit |
| Health, safety and welfare in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Participating in sport | 2 | 6 |
| Understanding the active leisure and learning sector | 2 | 2 |
| Safeguarding and proctecting children and young people in sport and active leisure | 2 | 1 |
Optional Units | Level | Credit |
Sport facility operations | 2 | 4 |
| Injuries in sport | 2 | 3 |
| Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity | 2 | 3 |
| Sport as a business | 2 | 4 |
| Sport and society | 2 | 5 |
| Leading a healthy lifestyle | 2 | 4 |
| Plan, deliver and evaluate sport and leisure activities | 2 | 4 |
| Physical preparation for sports performance | 2 | 4 |
| Technical and tactical requirements for sports performance | 2 | 4 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise | 2 | 6 |
| Working with participants with disabilities in sport and active leisure | 2 | 7 |
| People skills in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Event organisation in a sport and leisure environment | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.
Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements
To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval
requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.
Assessment:
-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:
- evidence index
- assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- candidate’s proof of work
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports/presentations
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- summary of achievement
-Multiple choice examination
The anatomy and physiology unit (H/600/9013) is assessed through an externally set and marked multiple choice assessment.
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:
On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 2 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Award in Sport
This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the sport and leisure industry, or wish to practically participate in a number of activities. This is a practical, hands-on qualification which is designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities
Structure:
To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Award in Sport, learners must achieve 11 credits from the mandatory units.
Mandatory units
| Level | Credit |
| Health, safety and welfare in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Participating in sport | 2 | 6 |
| Understanding the active leisure and learning sector | 2 | 2 |
| Safeguarding and proctecting children and young people in sport and active leisure | 2 | 1 |
| Optional Units | Level | Credit |
Sport facility operations | 2 | 4 |
| Injuries in sport | 2 | 3 |
| Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity | 2 | 3 |
| Sport as a business | 2 | 4 |
| Sport and society | 2 | 5 |
| Leading a healthy lifestyle | 2 | 4 |
| Plan, deliver and evaluate sport and leisure activities | 2 | 4 |
| Physical preparation for sports performance | 2 | 4 |
| Technical and tactical requirements for sports performance | 2 | 4 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise | 2 | 6 |
| Working with participants with disabilities in sport and active leisure | 2 | 7 |
| People skills in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Event organisation in a sport and leisure environment | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.
Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements
To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval
requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.
Assessment:
-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:
- evidence index
- assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- candidate’s proof of work
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports/presentations
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- summary of achievement
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:
On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 2 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings
This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the sport and leisure industry, or wish to practically participate in a number of activities. It is a practical, hands-on qualification, which is designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities.
Structure:
To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings, learners must achieve 12 credits from the 4 mandatory units and a minimum of 28 credits from the optional units available. Making a total of 40 credits.
Mandatory units
| Level | Credit |
| Health, safety and welfare in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Factors affecting partcipation in sport and physical activity | 2 | 3 |
| Sports Development | 3 | 5 |
| Safeguarding and proctecting children and young people in sport and active leisure | 2 | 1 |
| Optional units | Level | Credit |
| Sport and society | 2 | 5 |
| Plan, deliver and evaluate sport and leisure activities | 2 | 4 |
| Understanding the active leisure and learning sector | 2 | 2 |
| Working with participants with disabilities in sport and active leisure | 2 | 7 |
| Rules, regulations and officiating in sport | 2 | 4 |
| Talent identification in sport | 2 | 3 |
| Building legacy through sporting events | 2 | 3 |
| Communication and public relations for sports performers | 2 | 3 |
| Understanding the fundamentals of coaching in sport | 2 | 3 |
| Understanding how to develop participant(s) through coaching sport | 2 | 2 |
| Supporting participant(s)' lifestyle through coaching sport | 2 | 2 |
| Understanding the principles of safe and equitable coaching practice | 2 | 2 |
| People skills in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Event organisation in a sport and leisure environment | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.
Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements
To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval
requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.
Assessment:
-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:
- evidence index
- assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- candidate’s proof of work
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports/presentations
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- summary of achievement
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:
On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings
This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the sport and leisure industry, or wish to practically participate in a number of activities. It is a practical, hands-on qualification, which is designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities.
Structure:
To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings, learners must achieve 12 credits from the 4 mandatory units, and a minimum of 18 credits from the optional units available. Making a total of 30 credits
Mandatory units
| Level | Credit |
| Health, safety and welfare in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Factors affecting partcipation in sport and physical activity | 2 | 3 |
| Sports Development | 3 | 5 |
| Safeguarding and proctecting children and young people in sport and active leisure | 2 | 1 |
| Optional Units | Level | Credit |
| Sport and society | 2 | 5 |
| Plan, deliver and evaluate sport and leisure activities | 2 | 4 |
| Understanding the active leisure and learning sector | 2 | 2 |
| Working with participants with disabilities in sport and active leisure | 2 | 7 |
| Rules, regulations and officiating in sport | 2 | 4 |
| Talent identification in sport | 2 | 3 |
| Building legacy through sporting events | 2 | 3 |
| Communication and public relations for sports performers | 2 | 3 |
| Understanding the fundamentals of coaching in sport | 2 | 3 |
| Understanding how to develop participant(s) through coaching sport | 2 | 2 |
| Supporting participant(s)' lifestyle through coaching sport | 2 | 2 |
| Understanding the principles of safe and equitable coaching practice | 2 | 2 |
| People skills in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Event organisation in a sport and leisure environment | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.
Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements
To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval
requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.
Assessment:
-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:
- evidence index
- assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- candidate’s proof of work
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports/presentations
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- summary of achievement
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:
On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Award in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings
This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the sport and leisure industry, or wish to practically participate in a number of activities. It is a practical, hands-on qualification, which is designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities.
Structure:
To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Award in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings, learners must achieve 11 credits from the mandatory units
Mandatory units
| Level | Credit |
| Health, safety and welfare in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
| Factors affecting partcipation in sport and physical activity | 2 | 3 |
| Sports Development | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.
Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements
To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval
requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.
Assessment:
-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:
- evidence index
- assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- candidate’s proof of work
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports/presentations
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- summary of achievement
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:
On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Sport
- YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Community Settings
Qualifications: