NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
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NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise in the context of Gym or Group Exercise
This qualification is relevant for candidates who wish to run advanced sessions in gym or group exercise. It is delivered and assessed in the workplace.
Candidates will learn:
- Exercise and Fitness Knowledge covering:
-bones and joints
-muscles and muscle actions
-cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous/endocrine systems
-components of fitness
-principles of training
-models of behaviour change - Basic principles of Gym-Based or Group Exercise
- How to plan, teach and evaluate a session
- How to progress a programme of exercises
- How to motivate and support clients
Structure
*Candidates are required to complete all of the mandatory units to achieve the full NVQ. Optional units may be completed to broaden a candidate's skills.
| Prerequisites |
| There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification. |
| Assessment |
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Candidates are required to build a portfolio of evidence to meet the performance criteria listed in all the mandatory units. This may be assessed via: |
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| Fees and certification codes | ||
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CYQ code |
Fee |
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| Overarching certificate | ||
| Available in the context of: | ||
| Gym | NVP 330 | £50 |
| Group Exercise | NVG 367 | £50 |
| Resources | |
| Candidate Assessment Record |
Free of charge upon registration |
| Candidate Assessment Record Support Pack |
Free of charge upon registration |
| QCA information | |
| Qualification accreditation number |
100/4822/4 |
| Accreditation start date |
1st February 2005 |
| Accreditation end date |
31st December 2010 |
| Certification end date |
31st December 2013 |
| Mandatory units | |
| Unit title |
QCA code |
| Collect and Analyse Information to Plan a Progressive Physical Activity Programme |
T/102/9067 |
| Plan, Review and Adapt a Progressive Physical Activity Programme | A/102/9068 |
| Plan and Instruct Specific Physical Activities | F/102/9069 |
| Provide Motivation and Support to Clients During a Progressive Physical Activity Programme |
T/102/9070 |
| Manage, Evaluate and Improve Own Performance in Providing Physical Activity |
F/102/9072 |
| Optional units | |
| Unit title |
QCA code |
| Adapt a Physical Activity Programme to the Needs of Older Clients | Y/103/2916 |
| Adapt a Physical Activity Programme to the Needs of Disabled Clients | J/102/9073 |
| Adapt a Physical Activity Programme to the Needs of Pre- and Post-Natal Clients |
L/102/9074 |
| Integrate Core Stability and Flexibility exercises into a Physical Activity Programme |
R/102/9075 |
| Design and Implement a Physical Activity Programme for Children and Young People |
Y/102/9076 |
| Adapt a Physical Activity Programme to a Specific Sport | D/102/9077 |
| Plan and Deliver Personal Training | H/102/9078 |
| Design, Agree and Adapt a Physical Activity Programme with Referred Patients/Clients |
D/103/2917 |
| Plan, Market and Sell Services | K/102/9079 |
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REPs |
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Allows candidates to enter REPs at Level 3 |
| Performance points (SCAAT) |
| 480.00 |
