Apprenticeship in Active Leisure - NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Instructing Exercise & Fitness - Gym

This course provides students with the opportunity to be taught and assessed in a real working environment. There will be theory sessions linked to practical sessions which will enable you to understand the physiological effects of exercise on the body. Students can take advantage of the on-site fitness suite at the James Watt Campus to enhance learning of the working environment as well as completing a work experience placement.

Course content

Students will study the following areas as part of the course:

• Exercise and fitness knowledge, which will provide a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• How to deal with accidents and emergencies
• Demonstrate knowledge of the exercise and fitness environment
• Plan, teach and evaluate a gym based exercise session
• Customer service and client confidentiality

Entry Requirements

You should have an enthusiasm for working in the leisure industry and be actively employed by an appropriate organisation. Be regularly attending the gym and have good communication skills and a sound underpinning knowledge of gym equipment to enable you to instruct in the gym effectively.

Delivery & Assessment methods

You will be assessed through a mixture of practical and theory assessments and need to be able to teach a variety of safe planned sessions to groups and individuals of varying fitness levels. These assessments will be on-going throughout the year to enable you to meet full criteria and achieve your full qualification.

Progression

Students can progress to other fitness instructing qualifications such as Exercise to music, circuit training and Level 3 Advanced Instructor. Or take up a career within the fitness industry i.e. Health clubs and/or leisure centres.