Course - CYQ Advanced Certificate in Fitness Instruction

Comments about Course - CYQ Advanced Certificate in Fitness Instruction - At the institution - Westminster - Greater London

• Entry requirements
  Candidates must be over 18 years of age. Candidates must also hold a current CYQ level 2 Certificate in fitness instructing or equivalent (this will be required before you can be accepted onto the course).
• Academic title
  CYQ Advanced Certificate in Fitness Instruction
• Course description
  What does it include?
  Programmes will be developed using periodised methods of planning and may cover any or a combination of the following types of training:
  -    Cardiovascular
  -    Resistance
  -    Core stability
  -    Flexibility
  -    Power
  -    Motor skills
  
  As part of the underpinning knowledge you will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the following areas:
  -    Advanced exercise and fitness knowledge; covering bones and joints, muscles and muscle actions, nervous systems, core stability, principles of progressive training and professionalism.
  -    How to plan a safe and effective progressive programme
  -    How to instruct a safe and effective progressive programme
  -    How to evaluate a safe and effective progressive programme
   
  Where does it lead?
  This qualification is recognised as an approved qualification for entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a level 3 Advanced Instructor. Completion of this course can lead to employment as an advanced gym instructor/exercise specialist or personal trainer. Natural opportunities for progression could be entry to the following CYQ Qualifications:
  -    CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  -    CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral for Clients with Specific Controlled Conditions
  

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