YMCA
Level 2
QN: 610/2791/1
Curriculum Active
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 354 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
354 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand anatomical terminology
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the skeletal system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the muscular system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the cardiovascular system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the nervous system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the endocrine system
- Understand the structure and function of the digestive system
- Understand the classification, structure, and function of the energy systems
- Understand lifespan changes which affect the body system, health, and wellbeing
- Understand the effects of exercise on body systems
2
Health awareness and lifestyle management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand components of a healthy lifestyle and factors that affect health
- Understand principles of nutrition and healthy eating
- Understand a range of health conditions and medically controlled diseases influenced by lifestyle
- Understand psychological factors influencing lifestyle and behaviour change
- Understand theories and strategies to support positive behaviour change
3
Health screening, risk stratification and scope of practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of health screening and risk stratification prior to exercise
- Be able to use information to risk stratify clients and provide appropriate advice regarding participation in exercise
4
Plan, deliver and evaluate group circuit training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles for planning and designing group circuit training sessions
- Be able to plan a group circuit training session
- Be able to prepare to instruct a group circuit training session
- Be able to deliver a group circuit training session
- Be able to review the session and reflect on practice
5
Plan, deliver and evaluate group exercise to music: freestyle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles for planning and designing freestyle group exercise to music sessions
- Be able to breakdown music and develop choreography
- Be able to plan a freestyle group exercise to music session
- Be able to prepare to instruct a freestyle group exercise to music session
- Be able to deliver a freestyle group exercise to music session
- Be able to review the session and reflect on practice
6
Plan, deliver and evaluate group fitness walking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles for planning and designing group fitness walking sessions
- Be able to plan a group fitness walking session
- Be able to prepare to instruct a group fitness walking session
- Be able to deliver a group fitness walking session
- Be able to review the session and reflect on practice
7
Plan, deliver and evaluate group indoor cycling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles for planning and designing group indoor cycling sessions
- Be able to breakdown and use music
- Be able to plan a group indoor cycling session
- Be able to prepare to instruct a group indoor cycling session
- Be able to deliver a group indoor cycling session
- Be able to review the session and reflect on practice
8
Plan, deliver and evaluate group step exercise to music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles for planning and designing group step exercise to music sessions
- Be able to breakdown music and develop choreography
- Be able to plan a group step exercise to music session
- Be able to prepare to instruct a group step exercise to music session
- Be able to deliver a group step exercise to music session
- Be able to review the session and reflect on practice
9
Plan, deliver and evaluate group studio resistance training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles for planning and designing group studio resistance training sessions
- Be able to breakdown and use music
- Be able to plan a group studio resistance training session
- Be able to prepare to instruct a group studio resistance training session
- Be able to deliver a group studio resistance training session
- Be able to review the session and reflect on practice
10
Plan, deliver and evaluate group water-based exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles for planning and designing group water-based exercise sessions
- Be able to breakdown music and develop choreography
- Be able to plan a group water-based exercise sessions
- Be able to prepare to instruct a group water-based exercise session
- Be able to deliver a group water-based exercise session
- Be able to review the session and reflect on practice
11
Principles of physical activity, exercise, and training approaches to develop fitness and health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand exercise, physical activity, health and fitness
- Understand how to structure and design an exercise session
- Understand methods of monitoring exercise and exercise intensity
- Understand the skills, qualities, and behaviours of an exercise instructor
- Understand how music can be used to support exercise
12
Providing a positive customer experience to exercise and fitness participants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maximise the customer experience in an exercise and fitness environment
- Understand how to maintain health, safety and welfare in an exercise and fitness environment
- Understand professional practice in the exercise and fitness sector
- Understand business processes and information technology that can support an exercise and fitness business
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2791/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2024