Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym-Based Exercise

This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise.

Learners will cover:

• anatomy and physiology including:
  - the heart and circulatory system
  - the respiratory system
  - structure and function of the skeleton
  - musculoskeletal system
  - postural and core stability
  - the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise
• how to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• how to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
• how to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
• the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults - both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group. Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed