Description
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification covers all the components required to work effectively and competently as a fitness instructor, which include: anatomy and physiology for exercise, principles of exercise, health and fitness, knowledge of how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity and health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment.
Gym-based exercise pathway
Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan and instruct exercise programmes for gym based exercise for apparently healthy adults of all ages; they will also learn how to provide effective support for clients who take part in exercise and physical activity.
Learners will select this qualification if gym instruction is the discipline route they wish to take and they want to study part time at a college or with a private training provider. Learners will choose the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (Gym-based Exercise) if they wish to pursue an apprenticeship route.
