CYQ Fitness Instructor - Level 2

Sports, Leisure & Fitness

What does the course include?

This qualification is aimed at anyone who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a Fitness Instructor in the context of gym-based exercise.

Your course will include anatomy and physiology, the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults-both individuals and groups.

This may include young people in the 14-16 range provided they are part of a wider adult group.
Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients providing the relevant contra-indications and key safety guidelines are observed.

It will also include how to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical exercise and the importance of healthy eating.

If you would like to find out more information about this course and speak to the course tutors, please come along to one of our Eltham Centre Open Evenings.

What do I need to get on this course?

There are no entry requirements although knowledge of anatomy is preferred.

Where does it lead?

On completion of this qualification you will be able to gain work as a fitness instructor. You can also take the Level 3 Personal Training Qualification or Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy qualification.