Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Water-Based Exercise
This qualification is aimed at Individuals who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in water-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
- How to plan and prepare a water-based exercise session 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
| Total credit value: | 23 |
| Guided learning hours: | 162 |
| Ofqual accreditation number: | 500/8269/3 |
| SQA Accreditation number: | R082 04 |
| CYQ qualification code: | QC2QFIW01 |
| 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 and health | 6 | 43 |
| Health, 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 |
| Planning a Water-Based Exercise Session | 5 | 26 |
| Instructing a Water-Based Exercise Session | 6 | 38 |
- Allows learners entry to REPs at Level 2
- REPs CPD points: 20
- None
- Multiple choice theory paper
- Worksheet
- Practical examination
- Practical demonstration/assignment
| Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Water-Based Exercise | £70 |
| Individual unit certificates are available at £15 each. |
| Mandatory Units Syllabus | £5 |
| Mandatory Units Manual (colour) | £20 |
| Mandatory Units Manual (black and white) | £15 |
| Mandatory Units Learner Assessment Record | £5 |
| Anatomy for Exercise DVD | £35 |
 | Available for free download for CYQ approved centres:
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- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise, Exercise to Music, Exercise and Physical Activity for Children)
- Level 2 Awards (Step, Group Indoor Cycling, Studio Resistance Training)
