VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 500/8722/8
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VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 342 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
342 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Planning group exercise to music sessions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to collect participant information, Understand how to use participant information to plan group exercise to music, Understand how to plan group exercise to music, Understand how to use music to enhance group exercise, Be able to plan safe and effective group exercise to music
2
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
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
3
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Instructing group exercise to music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of safe and effective group exercise to music
- Prepare self and equipment for a group exercise to music session
- Prepare participants for a group exercise to music session
- Instruct a group exercise to music session
- Improve participants' performance during a group exercise to music session
- Bring a group exercise to music session to an end safely
- Reflect on the delivery of a group exercise to music session
- Support clients participating in exercise to music
4
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Instructing gym-based exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare self and equipment for gym-based exercise sessions in line with organisational procedures.
- Prepare clients for gym-based exercise by conducting pre-exercise screening and explaining session objectives.
- Instruct gym-based exercise using clear communication and appropriate demonstration techniques.
- Supervise clients during gym-based exercise, monitoring technique and adjusting as necessary.
- Bring a gym-based exercise session to an end safely and effectively, including cool-down and feedback.
- Reflect on the delivery of gym-based exercise sessions to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Support clients taking part in gym-based exercise by providing motivation and addressing individual needs.
5
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Instructing water-based exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of water-based exercise and their application to session design
- Prepare self and equipment for a water-based exercise session
- Prepare participants for a water-based exercise session
- Instruct a water-based exercise session using appropriate techniques
- Improve participants' performance through adaptation and progression
- Bring a water-based exercise session to a safe and effective conclusion
- Reflect on the delivery of water-based exercise sessions to inform future practice
- Support clients during water-based exercise sessions to enhance their experience
6
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
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
7
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
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
8
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
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
9
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to collect relevant information to plan health related exercise/physical activity for children, Be able to collect relevant information to plan safe and effective exercise/physical activity for children, Understand how to use information to plan health related exercise/physical activity for children, Understand how to plan safe and effective exercise/physical activity for children, Be able to plan safe and effective exercise/physical activity for children
10
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Instructing health related exercise and physical activity to children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of instructing health related exercise/physical activity to children, Understand the principles of motivating children to adhere to exercise/physical activity, Be able to prepare children for exercise/ physical activity, Be able to instruct exercise/physical activity to children, Be able to support children to take part in exercise/physical activity, Be able to bring an exercise/physical activity session to an end, Be able to reflect on providing health related exercise/physical activity for children
11
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Planning gym-based exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the methods used to collect client information for gym-based exercise planning
- Analyse the importance of pre-exercise screening in identifying contraindications to exercise
- Apply the FITT principle to design a gym-based exercise programme for a specific client
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a gym-based exercise programme in meeting client goals
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct a client consultation and gather relevant information
- Justify the selection of exercises within a gym-based programme based on client needs and safety
12
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key principles of effective communication for building rapport with clients.
- Identify common barriers to exercise adoption and maintenance across different client groups.
- Apply motivational interviewing techniques to enhance client readiness for physical activity.
- Design personalized action plans that incorporate SMART goals to support client adherence.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different customer service approaches in retaining clients.
- Implement strategies to manage client expectations and maintain professional boundaries.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8722/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2010