Focus Awards
Level 2
QN: 603/5231/0
Curriculum Active
Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Focus Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 158 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Focus Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
158 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health
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 and fascial 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
- Understand the structure and function of the digestive system
2
Instructing professional practice and effective exercise supervision in gym-based exercise sessions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to provide gym-based exercise
- Be able to prepare self and equipment for gym-based exercise
- Be able to prepare clients for gym-based exercise
- Be able to instruct gym-based exercise
- Be able to supervise clients undertaking gym-based exercise
- Be able to bring a gym-based exercise session to an end
- Be able to reflect on providing gym-based exercise
- Be able to support clients taking part in gym-based exercise
3
Know how to support clients lifestyle management and enhance client motivation for 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
- Understand how to maximise the customer experience
- Understand professionalism within the industry
4
Planning professional practice with effective consultations and assessments for gym-based exercise sessions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to collect client information to plan gym-based exercise
- Understand how to use client information to plan gym-based exercise
- Understand how to plan gym-based exercise with clients
- Be able to collect and use client information to plan a gym-based exercise programme
- Be able to plan a safe and effective gym-based exercise programme with clients
5
Principles of health and wellbeing for 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
6
Principles of professional practice and health and safety 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
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5231/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Focus Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2019