Focus Awards
    Level 2
    QN: 603/4180/4
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    Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Fitness (Water-Based Exercise) (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Focus Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 162 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    Focus Awards
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    162 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Anatomy and physiology for exercise

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the structure and function of the circulatory system
    • Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system
    • Understand the structure and function of the skeleton
    • Understand joints in the skeleton
    • Understand the muscular system
    • Understand the life-course of the musculoskeletal system and its implications for special populations exercise
    • Understand energy systems and their relation to exercise
    • Understand the nervous system and its relation to exercise
    2

    Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand emergency procedures in a fitness environment
    • Understand health and safety requirements in a fitness environment
    • Understand how to control risks in a fitness environment
    • Understand how to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
    3

    Instructing water-based exercise

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of instructing water-based exercise
    • Be able to prepare self and equipment for water-based exercise
    • Be able to prepare participants for water- based exercise
    • Be able to instruct water-based exercise
    • Be able to improve participants performance in water-based exercise
    • Be able to bring a water-based exercise session to an end
    • Be able to reflect on providing water-based exercise sessions
    • Be able to support clients taking part in water-based exercise sessions
    4

    Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to form effective working relationships with clients
    • Understand how to address barriers to exercise/physical activity that clients experience
    • Understand how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity
    • Understand how to provide ongoing customer service to clients
    5

    Planning water-based exercise

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to collect participant information to plan water-based exercise
    • Understand how to use participant information to plan water-based exercise
    • Understand how to plan water-based exercise
    • Understand how to use music to enhance water-based exercise
    • Understand the particular features of the pool environment that affect session planning
    • Be able to plan safe and effective water- based exercise
    6

    Principles of exercise, fitness and health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the effects of exercise on the body
    • Understand the components of fitness
    • Understand how to apply the principles and variables of fitness to an exercise programme
    • Understand the Exercise contraindications and key safety guidelines for special populations
    • Understand how to safely monitor exercise intensity
    • Understand the health benefits of physical activity
    • Understand the importance of healthy eating

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/4180/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Focus Awards
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2019