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
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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:
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the Active Leisure Sector. It replaces the earlier Certificate in Leisure Operations (600/5211/9), with the exclusion of Emergency first aid skills and the addition of optional units in pool lifeguarding and providing a reception service.
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 13 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector | 2 | 15 |
| Understanding Employments Rights and Responsibilities | 2 | 15 |
| Customer Care and Diversity in Active Leisure | 2 | 11 |
| Health, Safety, Security and Welfare in Active Leisure | 4 | 30 |
| Developing Self in An Active Leisure Job Role | 1 | 5 |
| Teamwork in Active Leisure | 2 | 11 |
Optional units (Learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from the Optional units) | Credits | GLH |
| Pool lifeguarding | 5 | 40 |
| Handling and Maintaining Equipment in Active Leisure | 3 | 14 |
| Cleaning in Active Leisure | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pool water testing | 1 | 4 |
| Understanding how to sell services and products to customers in active leisure | 4 | 20 |
| Know how to provide an active leisure facility reception service | 2 | 18 |
Accreditation:
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- oral examination
- written examination
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Leisure and Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise
This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work in an unsupervised capacity, including the values and principles of adult social care and the ability to plan and deliver chair–based exercise to either disabled adults or frailer older adults.
Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete both units to achieve 3 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Introduction to the Values and Principles of Adult Social Care | 1 | 10 |
| Understand the Value of Chair-Based Exercise with Frailer Adults and Disabled Adults | 2 | 10 |
Optional units (Learners must complete 1 unit to achieve 3 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Plan and Deliver Chair-Based Exercise for Frailer Older Adults | 3 | 17 |
| Plan and Deliver Chair-Based Exercise for Disabled Adults | 3 | 17 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequistes
There is no pre-requisite for this course however the following unit requires the learner has knowledge of body systems:
Understanding the value of chair-based exercise with frailer older adults and disabled adults (T/504/0806) Learning outcome 1.
If the learner does not have existing knowledge then the tutor will need to ensure appropriate knowledge is covered on the programme of learning eg, Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise or something similar.
Assessment:
- coursework
- practical demonstration/assignment
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Walk Leading
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction
This qualification is aimed at learners who want to work in the health and fitness industry.
Learners will cover:
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- eAssessment
- multiple choice examination
- portfolio of evidence
- practical demonstration/assignment
- written examination
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Progression routes:
- Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (learners must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Gym-based Exercise)
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral for Specified Controlled Certificate in Personal Training
- Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to lead safe and effective walking sessions for groups of people with varying fitness and skill levels. The combination of the Level 2 mandatory units and walk leading units, provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to plan and deliver fitness walking sessions.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 18 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise | 6 | 41 |
| Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health | 4 | 28 |
| Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment | 2 | 16 |
| Know how to Support Clients who take part in Exercise and Physical Activity | 2 | 13 |
| Plan and Prepare a Walking Session | 2 | 10 |
| Lead a Walking Session | 2 | 16 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- coursework
- multiple choice examination
- practical demonstration/assignment
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Introductory Work in the Outdoors
This qualification is aimed at individuals who want to work in the outdoors in a variety of roles.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete both units to achieve 5 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| General Induction For Outdoor Centre Staff | 3 | 18 |
| Essentials of Customer Care For Outdoor Centre Staff | 2 | 3 |
Optional units (Learners must complete 1 unit from Group 1* and choose a unit(s) from Group 2 to achieve a minimum of 14 credits)
*unless taking unit H/600/3826, when the additional unit K/600/3827 must also be completed | Credits | GLH |
| Group 1 | ||
| Organising Participants At An Outdoor Centre | 5 | 36 |
| Working in Hospitality And Support At An Outdoor Centre | 5 | 36 |
| Organising An Activity Session At An Outdoor Centre | 5 | 36 |
| Responding to Health Emergencies For Outdoor Centre staff | 8 | 1 |
| Group 2 | ||
| Promote, Health, Safety and Welfare In Active Leisure and Recreation | 4 | 30 |
| Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People in Sport and Active Leisure | 1 | 10 |
| Manage Personal Development | 4 | 20 |
| Set up, Take Down and Store Activity Equipment | 3 | 22 |
| Check and Service Activity Equipment | 3 | 22 |
| Using trailers In The Workplace | 2 | 15 |
| IT Software Fundamentals | 3 | 20 |
| Administer Finance And Information | 3 | 22 |
| Food Safety In Catering | 1 | 9 |
| Cleaning In Active Leisure | 1 | 7 |
| Support Children And Young People’s Play And Leisure | 3 | 16 |
| Responding To Health Emergencies For Outdoor Centre staff | 8 | 1 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- oral examination
- portfolio of evidence
- practical demonstration/assignment
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living
This award is for suitable for learners of all ages, who wish to gain knowledge in diet and nutrition for their own use, as well as learners who wish to enhance the role they already have in the fitness industry.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete both units to achieve 5 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Living | 3 | 17 |
| Food Groups and Digestion | 2 | 13 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- worksheets
- presentation
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to work in operational roles in leisure and recreational facilities.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 25 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Support the work of the team and organisation | 15 | 2 |
| Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation | 4 | 30 |
| Prepare for activity sessions | 4 | 30 |
| Lead activity sessions | 9 | 67 |
| Conclude and review activity session | 4 | 30 |
| Support equality and diversity in active leisure and recreation | 2 | 15 |
Optional units (Learners must complete a minimum of 2 units to achieve 5 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Administer finance and information | 3 | 22 |
| Contribute to joint working with other organisations | 4 | 30 |
| Support the development of the sport or activity | 2 | 15 |
| Set up, take down and store activity equipment | 3 | 22 |
| Check and service activity equipment | 3 | 22 |
| Contribute to environmental conservation in active leisure and recreation | 6 | 45 |
| Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation (ICS) | 5 | 33 |
| Look after participants when they are away from home | 6 | 45 |
| Enable disabled people to take part in activities | 9 | 67 |
| Contribute to adventurous activities | 8 | 60 |
| Contribute to participants’ personal and social development | 5 | 37 |
| Contribute to participants’ exploration and understanding of the natural environment | 4 | 30 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- None, however, learners require access to clients and the appropriate facilities within a work environment
Assessment:
- coursework
- practical examination
- professional discussion
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being: Operational Services
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to work in operational roles in leisure and recreational facilities.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 13 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Support the work of the team and organisation | 2 | 15 |
| Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation | 4 | 30 |
| Support equality and diversity in active leisure and recreation | 2 | 15 |
| Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation | 5 | 33 |
Optional units (Learners must complete a minimum of 4 units to achieve a minimum of 7 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Site caravans on park | 3 | 22 |
| Clean and tidy facility areas | 2 | 15 |
| Deal with substances hazardous to health | 2 | 15 |
| Operate plant to maintain the quality of pool water | 4 | 30 |
| Operate plant to provide and maintain an ice surface | 4 | 30 |
| Carry out maintenance and minor repairs (Asset Skills) | 3 | 24 |
| Prepare hard standings and paths for caravans | 3 | 22 |
| Use and maintain pedestrian controlled powered equipment (LANTRA) | 3 | 23 |
| Use and maintain ride-on powered equipment (LANTRA) | 3 | 23 |
| Use and maintain chippers and/or shredders (LANTRA) | 3 | 23 |
| Use and maintain non-powered and hand held powered tools and equipment (LANTRA) | 3 | 23 |
| Maintain grounds of premises and facilities (Asset Skills) | 3 | 25 |
| Monitor and maintain electrical and plumbing services (Asset Skills) | 4 | 38 |
| Maintain site security and safety (Asset Skills) | 3 | 25 |
| Check and maintain sport/ play surfaces and equipment | 3 | 22 |
| Set up, take down and store activity equipment | 3 | 22 |
| Check and service activity equipment | 3 | 22 |
| Contribute to environmental conservation in active leisure and recreation | 6 | 45 |
| Maintain the safety of the pool environment and its users | 4 | 30 |
| Maintain the safety of the ice rink environment and its users | 3 | 22 |
| Process payments for purchases | 2 | 15 |
| Provide a facility reception service | 2 | 15 |
| Resolve customer service problems (ICS) | 6 | 40 |
| Support other team members in their work | 1 | 7 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- None, however, learners require access to clients and the appropriate facilities within a work environment
Assessment:
- coursework
- practical examination
- professional discussion
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Water-Based Exercise
This qualification has been replaced by the YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7)
This qualification is aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in water-based exercise.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 25 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health | 6 | 43 |
| Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment | 2 | 16 |
| Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health | 4 | 28 |
| Know How to Support Clients who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity | 2 | 13 |
| Planning a Water-Based Exercise Session | 5 | 26 |
| Instructing a Water-Based Exercise Session | 6 | 38 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- multiple choice theory paper
- worksheet
- practical examination
- practical demonstration/assignment
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise, Exercise to Music, Exercise and Physical Activity for Children)
- YMCA Level 2 Awards (Step, Group Indoor Cycling, Studio Resistance Training)
Qualifications: