YMCA Level 2 Award in Community Activation

This innovative qualification, the first of its kind in the UK active leisure sector, has been designed to address government priorities around improving the health of the nation by facilitating increased levels of physical activity in sedentary populations using a community based approach.

The qualification will appeal to learners who would like to gain employment as community activators and support members of their community adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyles.

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 3 credits)

CreditGLH
Engaging Communities in Physical Activity110
Leading Physical Activity210
Accreditation: 

  • REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • none

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • coursework
  • practical examination
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Walk Leading
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness

This qualification is for individuals who wish to become fitness instructors. Delivered and assessed in the workplace, it is designed so that individuals can gain the knowledge and competence needed in a work-based setting.

The qualification may also appeal to employers who wish to upskill their work force so they are fully competent in the workplace.

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 22 credits)

CreditsGLH
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise641
Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health428
Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure and Recreation430
Work with Clients to Help Them Adhere to Exercise and Physical Activity425
Reflect On and Develop Own Practice in Providing Exercise and Physical Activity423

Optional units

(The learner must achieve one complete pathway, i.e. Plan and Prepare Gym-Based Exercise and Instruct and Supervise Gym-based Exercise)

CreditGLH
Plan and Prepare Health Related Exercise and Physical Activity to Children     8 55 
Instruct Health Related Exercise and Physical Activity to Children     7  40 
Plan and Prepare Group Exercise to Music     8  33 
Instruct Group Exercise to Music     8  43 
Plan and Prepare Gym-Based Exercise     9  43 
Instruct and Supervise Gym-Based Exercise     8  43 
Plan and Prepare Water-Based Exercise     8  35 
Instruct Water-Based Exercise     8  41 

Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None, however, learners require access to clients and the appropriate facilities within a work environment

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • coursework
  • portfolio of evidence
  • multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment
  • practical examination
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise & Physical Activity for Children

This qualifcation is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of exercise and physical activity for children or at those already running such sessions without a formal qualification.

Learners will cover:

 
Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 14 credits)

CreditsGLH
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise641
Heath, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment216
Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health428
Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity213

Optional units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 9 credits)

CreditsGLH
Planning Health-Related Exercise and Physical Activity for Children323
Instructing Health-Related Exercise and Physical Activity for Children636
 
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment
  • practical examination
  • worksheets
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based exercise, ETM, Water-based exercise)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Parkour/Freerunning Fitness Training
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Circuit Training Sessions
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Award in Walk Leading

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to lead safe and effective walking sessions for mixed ability groups.

Learners will cover:

 

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete both units to achieve 4 credits)

Credits GLH
Plan and prepare a walking session210
Lead a walking session216

 

 
 
Accreditation: 

  • REPs CPD points: 16
 
 
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • coursework
  • practical examination
Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Training Sessions
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling Sessions
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Step Exercise to Music
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Studio Resistance Training 
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Award in Step Exercise to Music

This qualification has been replaced by the YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1)

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to design and deliver safe and effective step exercise to music sessions.

 

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete both units to achieve 4 units)

Credits GLH
Group Teaching Skills216
Instructing Step Exercise to Music215
 
 
Accreditation: 

  • REPs CPD points: 16
 
 
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • YMCA Awards recommends a prerequisite qualification of Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or any qualification within the Physical Activity Advisor category on REPs, for example Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking. This qualification does not provide entry to REPs

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • coursework
  • practical examination
Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Studio Resistance Training
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Award in Studio Resistance Training

This qualification has been replaced by the YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1)

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to design and deliver safe and effective studio resistance training sessions.

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete both units to achieve 4 credits)

Credits GLH
Group Teaching Skills216
Instructing Studio Resistance Training216
 
Accreditation: 

  • REPs CPD points: 16
 
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • YMCA Awards recommends a prerequisite qualification of Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) or any qualification within the Physical Activity Advisor category on REPs, for example Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking. This qualification does not provide entry to REPs

Staff approval requirements

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:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Circuit Training
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Indoor Cycling
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise to Music

This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of exercise to music.

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 14 credits)

CreditsGLH
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise641
Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment216
Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health428
Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity213

Optional units

(Learners must complete both units to achieve 10 credits)

Credits GLH
Planning Group Exercise to Music Sessions424
Instructing Group Exercise to Music637
 
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment
  • practical examination
  • worksheets
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:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Exercise to Music
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning

This qualification has been developed to support the Active Leisure Learning Apprenticeship Framework at Level 2. It is designed to complement a programme of study and achievement of other qualifications which, combined with work experience will prepare learners for a career in the health and fitness industry.

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 6 credits)

CreditsGLH
Understanding Employment Rights and Responsibilities215
Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector215
Understanding the Employing Organisation215
Accreditation: 

  • REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • coursework
  • written 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:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym-Based Exercise

This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of Gym.

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 14 credits)

CreditsGLH
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise641
Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment216
Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health428
Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity213

Optional units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 10 credits)

CreditsGLH
Planning Gym-Based Exercise423
Instructing Gym-Based Exercise637
 
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment
  • practical examination
  • assessment workbook
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
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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Qualifications: 

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