Introductory Certificate in Exercise and Fitness Instructing
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Introductory Certificate in Exercise and Fitness Instructing
This qualification is particularly relevant for those who may want to improve their knowledge of exercise, fitness, health and well-being.
It is an excellent choice for candidates who may be studying an alternative curriculum. It is a particularly good tool for re-engaging young people into both study and physical activity, as well as preparing candidates for Level 2 qualifications.
Candidates will learn:
- To plan and perform their own exercise programme
- To assist a qualified fitness instructor in teaching exercise and fitness sessions
- To understand the body and its response to exercise
- To understand the principles of training
- To recognise and be able to correct poor technique
Structure
| Total guided learning hours |
| 60 |
| Prerequisites |
| There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification. It is recommended that centres offering this qualification should have access to an appropriate practical facility and that all courses leading to the certificate should be run with a practical bias. |
| Assessment | |
| Internally assessed via: | Externally assessed via: |
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| Fees and certification codes | ||
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CYQ code |
Fee |
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| Overarching certificate |
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| Available in the context of: | ||
| Circuit Training |
QC1EFIC01 |
£12.50 |
| Exercise to Music |
QC1EFIE01 |
£12.50 |
| Resistance Training |
QC1EFIR01 |
£12.50 |
| Unit certificates (optional) |
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| Exercise and Fitness Knowledge |
QU1EXFK01 |
£14.50 |
| Resources | |
| Syllabus |
£20 |
| Syllabus (bound copy) |
£26 |
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Workbooks |
£7 |
| Tutor Resource |
£10 |
| Candidate Assessment Record |
Free of charge |
| Workbook package (EFK and discipline - Circuit Training, Resistance Training or Exercise to Music) |
£12 |
| QCA information | |
| Qualification accreditation number |
500/1569/2 |
| Accreditation start date |
1st September 2007 |
| Accreditation end date |
31st December 2010 |
| Certification end date |
31st December 2011 |
| Mandatory units | ||
| Unit title |
Unit no. |
QCA code |
| Exercise and Fitness Knowledge |
01 |
Y/500/4543 |
| Circuit Training |
02 |
T/500/4551 |
| Exercise to Music |
03 |
T/500/4554 |
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Resistance Training |
04 |
D/500/4558 |
| Performance points (SCAAT) |
| 12.50 |
