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Sport & Recreation

The sport and recreation industry provides excellent opportunities for those interested in sport, health and fitness. Whether you want to become a recreation assistant, gym instructor, or sports coach we can help you to achieve the initial qualifications required to develop a career in this exciting and vibrant industry. Based at our Sports Centre in Billinge, we provide the following courses:

CYQ Assistant Fitness Instructor (Level 1)

This qualification is aimed at those students who wish to work in the fitness industry and is an excellent foundation for those thinking about progressing to study at Level 2. The course includes elements of exercise and fitness knowledge plus resistance training and/or circuit training, with aim to progress to CYQ Certificate Gym Instructing (Level 2). The completion of this course enables students to:

• Plan and perform their own exercise programme
• Assist a qualified instructor in teaching exercise and fitness sessions
• Understand the body and its response to exercise
• Understand the principles of training
• Recognise and correct poor technique

NVQ in Activity Leadership (Level 2)

The NVQ Activity Leadership (Level 2) is suitable for those working in either the outdoors or in sports development, operating at ‘assistant instructor’ level. The course covers the following areas:

• Plan and prepare for a session
• Lead a session
• Contribute to the work of you team
• Promote safety in the sport activity environment

If you are interested in any of these courses, or would like some more information call us today on 01942 829 716 or contact us via email at info@centralskills.org