This award has been aligned to the N/SVQ Level 2 Exercise and Fitness coaching qualification (revised standards)

As such it can provide a BWLA qualification and training to prepare candidates to meet the requirements for N/SVQ Level 2 Assessment.

Candidates will be expected to provide evidence of ability to plan sessions to include: principles and variables of fitness - exercises which reflect safe practices -  sessions to cover the warm up, main work out and cool down; using exercise machines, cardiovascular equipment and free weights.

Other topics will include: teaching methods - aspects of safety applied to equipment and the training area etc. - machine and weights equipment - customer service working with people - benefits of exercise - Code of Ethics for Exercise and Fitness.

Underpinning knowledge will include basic anatomy (including - structure and function of the skeleton, range of movement at joints, effects of exercise) - basic physiology (including - muscle contraction, major muscle groups, effects of exercise on muscles) - basic cardio circulatory & respiratory systems (including - aerobic and anaerobic systems and energy requirements for exercise) - components of fitness (including - health related cardiovascular endurance, strength, muscular endurance and flexibility)

BWLA candidate assessment

A combined written paper of questions (not essay type) and multi-choice questions

Instructing a small group with a range of selected exercises using free weights and machines

Advanced Weight Training Techniques: Sat 13th October

BWLA Leaders Course, email for details