QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
The aim of this qualification is to provide you with the skills and knowledge to reach a professionally competent level, enabling you to plan, deliver, and evaluate safe and effective fitness instruction sessions unsupervised within the context of gym-based exercise.
- To develop your knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to exercise and fitness.
- To develop your ability to plan and deliver safe and effective gym sessions.
- To provide you with the knowledge to develop good customer service and the personal qualities required by the exercise and fitness industry.
- To provide you with an awareness of health and safety in an exercise and fitness environment.
- To provide you with the opportunity to progress to further qualifications in the exercise and fitness industry.
UNITS
| UNIT TITLE (Mandatory Units) | REF | CREDIT | LEVEL | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – Principles of Health and Wellbeing for Exercise, Fitness and Health | Y/617/8588 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Unit 2 – Anatomy Physiology and Kinesiology for Exercise and Health | D/617/8589 | 6 | 2 | 41 |
| Unit 3 – Know How to Support Clients Lifestyle Management and Enhance Client Motivation for Exercise and Physical Activity | R/617/8590 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| Unit 4 – Principles of Professional Practice and Health and Safety in a Fitness Environment | Y/617/8591 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| Unit 5 – Planning Professional Practice with Effective Consultations and Assessmentsfor GymBased Exercise Sessions | D/617/8592 | 4 | 2 | 23 |
| Unit 6 – Instructing Professional Practice and Effective Exercise Supervision in Gym-Based Exercise Sessions | H/617/8593 | 6 | 2 | 37 |
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
PASS RATE:
Unlimited re-sits for all Assessment Methods.
Assignment Coursework = 100%
Online Multiple Choice Theory Exams = > 90%
NB: Full-Time course students = Invigilated Multiple Choice Theory Exams = > 70%
Practical Observed Assessment = Pass or Refer
Unit 1: Assignment Based Coursework and a Timed Open Book Multiple Choice Theory Exam – NB
Unit 2: Assignment Based Coursework and a Timed Open Book Multiple Choice Theory Exam – NB
Unit 3: Assignment Based Coursework
Unit 4: Assignment Based Coursework
Unit 5: Assignment Based Coursework
Unit 6: Practical Assessment
LEARNER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in Communication at Level 2.
NB: Full-Time Course Students must sit an Invigilated Multiple Choice Theory Exam.
