Course name	M203 Level 2 Gym Instructor
Awarding Body	Central YMCA Qualifications
Vocational Relevance	REPS Level 2a
Prerequisites	None
*Start dates	17/07/10,	16/10/10	06/11/10
Venue	Hamiltons, Colchester	Hamiltons, Colchester	Ripped Gym, Harlow
Attendance date/s	14/08/10, 15/08/10, 21/08/10, 22/08/10	13/11/10, 14/11/10, 20/11/10, 21/11/10	04/12/10, 05/12/10, 11/12/10, 12/12/10
Exam date/s	19/09/10	19/12/10	08/01/11
Cost: £625.00, book and pay in full.
Deposit to secure your place: £100.00
Early Bird Price: £575.00, pay in full 2 months before course start date
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*Please note that on the course 'start date' we will arrange an induction session. You will have a chance to meet you tutor, pick up your course materials and familiarise yourself with the facility where you will be attending for your practical days and exams. If you would have difficulty attending the induction session please let us know and we will make alternative arrangements.

Our Gym Instructor course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to begin your fitness career. It will also make you desirable for employment in any gym across the UK. It prepares instructors to induct clients onto gym equipment and to plan and supervise their workouts.

Blended learning in two parts:

Theory, to be completed in the comfort of your own home, working at your pace, making this an ideal format to work around your lifestyle. You will be fully supported by email and telephone support from your own qualified tutor. You will also have access to our students' forum and on-line live tutorials.

Practical, 4 days practical in our own modern facility. Spread over consecutive weekends.

The aims of this course are to: 

• Enable the candidates to develop their knowledge, skills and competence to instruct without supervision
• Enable candidates to gain the CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Gym
• Enable candidates to qualify for entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor
• Enable candidates to seek employment in the fitness, leisure and recreation industry

Course Content:

Candidates will learn:

• Exercise and fitness knowledge covering bones, joints, muscles and muscle actions, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, components of fitness and principles of training. See a preview of the EFK Manual
• How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise sessions
• How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
• To use a range of teaching skills 

Vocational Relevance: REPS Level 2a

Awarding body: Central YMCA Qualifications

Assessment:
Externally assessed theory paper, internally assessed worksheets and the planning, teaching and evaluation of a practical gym session.

Early bird discount £50.00 (book and pay 2 calendar months before the course start date)

Course dates:
The course lasts a total of ten weeks; weeks 1 to 4 are home study supported by telephone, email and forum supervision by your tutor, consisting of around 80 hours of study using our work books, assignments and interactive DVD; on the weekends of weeks 5 and 6 you attend practical sessions at our facility at Colchester or Harlow; from week 6 to week 10 you prepare your practical assignment; the weekend of week 10 you attend our facility at Colchester or Harlow for your practical examination.

Course Code: M203

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