fitness instructor training - advanced apprenticeship

Title	Advanced Apprenticeship in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Level	3
Equivalent	2 A levels
Duration	12-18 months
Suitable for	Gym Instructors, Personal Trainers, Aerobics Instructors
Locations	Leisure Centres, Health Clubs
Awarding Body	City & Guilds, 1st4Sport Qualifications, Central YMCA Quailfications (CYQ)
Sector Skills Council	SkillsActive
Careers	Gym Managers, Personal Training, Studio Managers
Start Date	Flexible around the needs of the business
Funding	Apprenticeships, Train to Gain

fitness instructor training - advanced apprenticeship - framework components

nvq level 3 in instructing physical activity and exercise

Mandatory Units

The NVQ consists of the following 5 mandatory units:

Provide motivation and support to clients during a progressive physical activity programme
Plan, review and adapt a progressive physical activity programme
Plan and instruct specific physical activities
Manage, evaluate and improve own performance in providing physical activity
Collect and analyse information to plan a progressive physical activity programme

Additional Units

There are also a number of additional units learners can follow as an opportunity for continuing professional development or to work within a specfic context.

Apply the principles of nutrition and weight mangement to a progressive physical activity
Adapt a physical activity programme to the needs of older adults
Adapt a physical activity programme to the needs of disabled clients
Adapt a physical activity programme to the needs of pre- and post-natal clients
Integrate core stability and flexibility exercises into a physical activity programme
Design and implement a physical activity programme for children and young people
Adapt a physical activity programme to a specific sport
Plan and deliver personal training
Design, agree and adapt a physical activity programme with referred patients/clients
Plan, market and sell services

To help cover the requirements of the NVQ a CYQ Exercise & Fitness Knowledge qualification will be included in the framework.

Fast Track CYQ Exercise & Fitness Knowledge Level 3

Alternatively if the full Advanced Apprenticeship framework is not suitable, the Exercise & Fitness Knowledge qualification can be delivered on a group or one to one basis, leading to a REPs recognised qualification suitable for CPD purposes or to upskill your level 2 instructors.

Please call for further details and prices.

key skills - level 2

The Key Skills required for this framework are:

Application of Number Level 2
Communication Level 2

technical certificate level 3 certificate in industry and organisational awareness for the active leisure and learning industry

The Technical Certificate consists of the following elements

Introduction to Employer Rights and Responsibilities in the Active Leisure & Learning Industry
Employer Rights and Responsibilities in the Active Leisure & Learning Industry
Industry and Organisational Awareness in the Active Leisure & Learning Industry

fitness instructor training - advanced apprenticeship