Gym Instructor
CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym (Level 2)
If you’re experienced in using a gym, you’ll know that it’s a friendly, lively and professional environment. It’s where people go to change their lives, enhance their levels of fitness, improve well being and confidence, train for specific sports or events and meet like minded individuals. As a gym instructor, you can look forward to working in this exhilarating atmosphere everyday!
Learn to...
- Identify the major bones, muscles and muscle actions of the body
- Explain the workings of the body’s cardiovascular and energy systems
- Identify the components and principles of fitness
- Relate the health and safety at work act to the gym environment
- Identify good customer care and strategies for the adoption and maintenance of physical activity
- Plan, teach and evaluate a gym programme
- Demonstrate good personal technique and alignment on a range of CV equipment, fixed resistance machines and free weight lifts.
Format
The course is a mixture of home study and practical workshops, referred to as blended learning. Initially you will be supplied with a course manual and home study support materials covering the exercise and fitness knowledge element of the course. After successfully completing the home study element of the course you will be required to undertake five days of training which will focus on the practical element of the course.
Assessment
The course is assessed via a multiple choice theory paper, practical assessment, and worksheets completed during the course.
Progression Routes
- CYQ Circuit Training (Level 2)
- CYQ Group Indoor Cycling (Level 2)
- CYQ Personal Trainer Award (Level 3)
Course Availability
| COURSE CODE | REGION | DELIVERY DATES | ASSESSMENT DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIA0814 | Sheffield | 4 – 8 Aug ‘08 | 23/24Aug ‘08 |
| GIA0815 | Liverpool | 11 – 15 Aug ‘08 | 30/31 Aug ‘08 |
| GIA0818 | Bolton | 8 – 12 Sep ‘08 | 26 Sep ‘08 |
| GIA0819 | Manchester | 13 – 17 Oct ‘08 | 31 Oct ‘08 |
| GIA0820 | Leeds | 20 – 24 Oct ‘08 | 7 Nov ‘08 |
| GIA0821 | Manchester | 17 – 21 Nov ‘08 | 5 Dec ‘08 |
| GIA0822 | Edinburgh | 24 – 28 Nov ‘08 | 12 Dec ‘08 |
| GIA0901 | Sheffield | 26 – 30 Jan ‘09 | 13 Feb ‘09 |
| GIA0902 | Manchester | 16 – 20 Feb ‘09 | 6 Mar ‘09 |
| GIA0903 | Nottingham | 6 – 10 Apr ‘09 | 24 Apr ‘09 |
| GIA0904 | Manchester | 18 – 22 May ‘09 | 5 Jun ‘09 |
| GIA0905 | Liverpool | 6 – 10 Jul ‘09 | 24 Jul ‘09 |
| GIA0906 | Manchester | 3 – 7 Aug ‘09 | 21 Aug ‘09 |
Fitness Industry Training
A range of short courses to suit industrial needs
Work Based Learning
Work based training opportunities for those in, or seeking employment
Skills Development
Preparing 16-18 year olds for entering employment