Award in Studio Resistance Training
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to design and deliver safe and effective studio resistance training sessions.
Learners will cover:
- How to design and teach safe and effective studio resistance training sessions
- The principles of warm up, the aerobic curve and cool down
- Working to music
- Motivating participants
- A variety of group teaching skills
- Core stability exercises
- The benefits of studio resistance training
- A variety of approaches to studio resistance training
- How to respond to health and safety issues
| Total credit value: | 4 |
| Guided learning hours: | 32 |
| Ofqual accreditation number: | 500/8738/1 |
| CYQ qualification code: | QA2QSRT01 |
| Accreditation start date: | 01/04/2010 |
| Accreditation end date: | 01/04/2012 |
| Certification end date: | 31/12/2014 |
| Click here to view this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications |
| Mandatory Units | Credits | GLH |
| Group Teaching Skills | 2 | 16 |
| Instructing Studio Resistance Training | 2 | 16 |

- REPs CPD points: 20
- AAT points: 11.5
- CYQ recommends a pre-requisite qualification of Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) or any qualification within the Physical Activity Advisor category on REPs, for example Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking. This qualification does not provide entry to REPs.
- Coursework
- Practical examination
| Award in Studio Resistance Training | £30 |
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| Group Teaching Skills | £15 |
| Instructing Studio Resistance Training | £15 |
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| Syllabus | £5 |
| Learner Assessment Record | £5 |
Available for free download for CYQ approved centres:
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- CYQ Level 2 Award in Circuit Training
- CYQ Level 2 Award in Group Indoor Cycling




