Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing

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Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing

This comprehensive and flexible qualification is designed to thoroughly prepare candidates for employment in the health and fitness industry.

The Diploma is based upon three mandatory units:

  • Certificate in Fitness Instructing (in the context of Gym or Exercise to Music)
  • Understanding the Fitness, Leisure and Recreation Industry
  • Award in Circuit Training

A range of Level 2 and 3 optional units can then be selected to complete the Diploma. There are 11 optional units which allow a variety of routes for candidates to follow and subject areas in which to specialise.

Candidates will learn:

  • Exercise and fitness knowledge
  • How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise sessions in a variety of disciplines
  • The principles of training
  • How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
  • How to use a range of teaching skills
  • The body’s systems and its response to exercise
  • Health and safety factors
  • How to motivate and support clients
  • Employment rights and responsibilities
  • Employment law and other legislation
  • The importance of conforming to the FIA Code of Practice
  • Public law and policies
  • Where to source information and advice on the fitness industry

Structure

Total guided learning hours
450

Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification.
Assessment

Candidates are required to show a portfolio of evidence to meet the performance criteria listed for the mandatory units and optional units selected.

This may be assessed via:

  1. Theory papers
  2. Worksheets
  3. Case studies
  4. Session plans
  5. Practical teaching
  6. Personal evaluations and action plans
  7. Progressive exercise programmes
  8. Video analysis
Fees and certification codes    
 

CYQ code

Fee

Overarching certificate
(includes registration and certification)

N/A

£220

Resources  
Mandatory Resources Pack
(including EFK Manual, EFK Workbook,
Gym/ETM Manual and Gym/ETM DVD)

£40

QCA information  
Qualification accreditation number

500/4273/7

Accreditation start date

1st August 2008

Accreditation end date

31st December 2011

Certification end date

31st December 2013

Mandatory units  
Unit title

QCA code

Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym or Exercise to Music

500/1718/4

Instructing Gym Based Exercise K/500/6961
Instructing Exercise to Music L/500/6967
Exercise and Fitness Knowledge H/500/6960
Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instructing M/500/6959
Understanding the Fitness, Leisure and Recreation Industry 100/2637/X
Employment Rights and Responsibilities J/101/6632
Understanding your Organisation and the Broader Fitness Industry L/101/6633
The Impact of Public Law and Policy R/101/6634
Award in Circuit Training

100/5782/1

Plan and Prepare a Circuit Training Session M/103/5451
Instruct a Circuit Training Session T/103/5452
Evaluate a Circuit Training Session A/103/5453
Optional units  
Unit title

QCA code

Level 2


Certificate in Health Related Exercise for Children 100/4823/6
Plan a Health Related Exercise Session for Children D/102/9080
Conduct a Health Related Exercise Session for Children H/102/9081
Evaluate a Health Related Exercise Session for Children K/102/9082
The Generic Induction Standard for People Working with Children
in an Active Leisure Setting
T/102/9084
Adapt a Health Related Exercise Session for a Child with Specific Needs
and Requirements
M/102/9083
Award in Studio Resistance Training 100/5053/X
Plan a Studio Resistance Training Session D/103/0505
Instruct and Evaluate a Studio Resistance Training Session
H/103/0506
Water Based Exercise Unit  
Instructing Water Based Exercise R/500/6968
Certificate in Gym or Exercise to Music  
Instructing Gym Based Exercise K/500/9696
Instructing Exercise to Music L/500/6967
Award in Group Cycling 100/5052/8
Plan a Group Indoor Cycling Session R/103/0503
Instruct and Evaluate a Group Indoor Cycling Session Y/103/0504
Certificate in Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle
500/4263/4
The Basic Principles of Weight Management K/501/8110
The Role of Macronutrients in the Diet M/501/8108
Guidelines for Healthy Eating T/501/8109
Award in Walk Leading 500/4262/2
Plan and Prepare a Walking Session K/501/7099
Lead a Walk Session D/501/7097
Award in Step Exercise
100/5783/3
Plan a Step Exercise to Music Session F/103/5454
Instruct a Step Exercise to Music Session J/103/5455
Evaluate a Step Exercise to Music Session L/103/5456
Certificate in Improving the Customer Experience
in the Active Leisure Sector (Fitness Instructing Context)
500/4269/5
Delivery of Core Customer Service Skills Required to
Improve the Customer Experience in the Active Leisure Sector
D/501/7665
Rules and Regulations Affecting the Customer Experience within
the Active Leisure Sector
H/501/7666
Dealing with Customer Feedback in the Active Leisure Sector K/501/7667
Level 3  
Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment J/500/7387
Nutrition and Weight Management Y/500/7393
REPs

Allows students entry to REPs at Level 2REPs 20 CPD point logo

  • Allows candidates to enter REPs at Level 2 upon successful completion of the Certificate in Fitness Instructing
  • Each Level 2 unit within the Diploma attracts 20 REPs points.
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