Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children)

//Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children)

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children)

£400.00

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VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children):

£400 – 10 Day Course (Assessment Inclusive)

Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing is a substantial vocational qualification that develops the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career in sport and active leisure as an employed/self-employed fitness instructor. This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16+ age group. The qualification is based on fitness National Occupational
Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK’s lead professional association, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).

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.

Exercise and physical activity for children pathway Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, instruct and review exercise and
physical activities for children; they will also learn how to provide effective support for children who take part in exercise and physical activity.

The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children) is one of two VTCT qualifications that focuses solely on exercise and physical activity for children.

Learners will select this qualification if working with children, promoting and instructing exercise and physical activity with children is the discipline route they wish to take, and they wish 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 (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children) if they wish to pursue an apprenticeship route.

What could this qualification lead to?
Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Level 2 member under the category of Fitness Instructor, specialising in their chosen area of expertise.

Career opportunities as a fitness instructor exist in a variety of contexts including:
– Sports and leisure centres
– Private clinics, health clubs and spas
– Cruise Liners
– Hospitals / Care Homes
– Self-employed/mobile settings

Learners who have achieved the gym based exercise, exercise to music and/or water based exercise pathways could undertake a Technical Level qualification at Level 3, these include:

– VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat-Based Pilates
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Exercise, Health and Fitness Studies
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise)
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Specific Populations)
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma(s) in Sports Studies

Learners who have achieved the physical activity for children pathway could undertake a Technical Level qualification at Level 3, these include:
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Exercise, Health and Fitness Studies
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat-Based Pilates
– VTCT Level 3 Diploma(s) in Sports Studies

Qualification Structure

Mandatory – from this group you’ll need to cover a minimum of 6 components and earn a minimum of 23 credits.

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Unit Code Unit Title Level Credits
UV20522 Anatomy and physiology for exercise 2 6
UV20523 Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and
physical activity
2 2
UV20524 Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment 2 2
UV20525 Principles of exercise, fitness and health 2 4
UV20532 Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children 2 3
UV20533 Instructing health related exercise and physical activity for
children
2 6

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