Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise & Physical Activity for Children
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 exercise and physical activity for children or at those already running such sessions without a formal qualification.
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 welafare in a variety of fitness environments, including safeguarding of children and vunerable 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 deliver structured health related exercise and physical activity for apparently healthy children in the 5-15 age range inclusive
| Total credit value: | 23 |
| Guided learning hours: | 157 |
| Ofqual accreditation number: | 500/8269/3 |
| SQA accreditation number: | R082 04 |
| CYQ qualification code: | QC2QFIC01 |
| Accreditation start date: | 01/04/2010 |
| Accreditation end date: | 31/12/2013 |
| Certification end date: | 31/12/2015 |
| Click here to view this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications |
| Mandatory Units | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise | 6 | 41 |
| Heath, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment | 2 | 16 |
| Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health | 4 | 28 |
| Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity | 2 | 13 |
| Optional Units | Credits | GLH |
| Planning Health-Related Exercise and Physical Activity for Children | 3 | 23 |
| Instructing Health-Related Exercise and Physical Activity for Children | 6 | 36 |
- Allows learners entry to REPs at Level 2
- REPs CPD points: 20
- AAT points: 90
- None
- Multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment
- Practical examination
- Worksheets
| Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise and Physical Activity for Children | £70 |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise | £15 |
| Health, Safety and Welfare | £15 |
| Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health | £15 |
| Know How to Support Clients | £15 |
| Planning Health Related Exercise and Physical Activity for Children | £15 |
| Instructing Health Related Exercise and Physical Activity for Children | £15 |
| Mandatory Units Syllabus | £10 |
| Exercise and Physical Activity for Children Syllabus | £5 |
| Mandatory Units Manual (colour) | £20 |
| Mandatory Units Manual (black and white) | £15 |
| Anatomy and Physiology Workbook (colour) | £10 |
| Anatomy and Physiology Workbook (black and white) | £7 |
| Mandatory Units Learner Assessment Record | £5 |
| Exercise and Physical Activity for Children Manual | £10 |
| Anatomy for Exercise DVD | £35 |
 | Available for free download for CYQ approved centres:
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