Diploma in Fitness Instructing Level 2

This course is for learners who are aspiring to progress into a career as a fitness instructor. The programme covers all the technical theoretical knowledge needed with a key focus on improving practical instructing skills in real work environments. The course will help you improve skills and gain experience of the fitness industry ready for employment.

The main NVQ qualification covers the following units:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Working with clients to help them adhere to exercise and physical activity
- Reflect on and develop own practice in exercise and physical activity
- Principles of exercise, fitness and health
- Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation
- Plan and prepare gym based exercise
- Instruct and supervise gym based exercise

As well as undertaking the main award, learners will enrich their CV by undertaking functional skills (ICT) and additional awards in:
- Introductory Fitness Instructor
- Instructing Exercise to Children

Our King's Lynn sports courses are currently run at our sports campus at Lynnsport, near to the college.

Find out more about our sport courses here

End Qualification:

NVQ Level 2 Instructing Exercise and Fitness

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

Students must have 2 A*-C grades or 4 D grades at GCSE level (or equivalent) or must have successfully completed a level 1 qualification and all associated awards and have demonstrated the maturity to be able to work in the sport and active leisure industry. Mature candidates will be considered on individual merit.

Current students wishing to progress on to another sport programme must demonstrate:
- Good behaviour supported by a reference from the current course director
- Attendance to be at least 95%
- Achievement of all qualifications on the current course

There will be a confirmation day on the 29th August 2012 which should be attended.

Assessment:

Assessment will be continuous across the programme. Practical assessments of skills will take place in both the work placement and at college. Candidates will be expected to put together a portfolio of evidence. The candidate does have to be in a work placement to achieve competence.

Progression from this course:

Candidates can choose to look directly at employment following this award or could move on to further vocational training at level 3 (including the BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport if appropriate academic skills are demonstrated).

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

There is a start-up cost of approximately £70 for the course. This will cover a CRB check necessary to work in schools, induction activity and supporting course materials. A college sports kit is also required at approximately £50 covering practical shorts and t-shirt, polo shirt and warm-up top.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)