YMCA Award in Group Exercise Instructing - Indoor Cycling Level 2
Key Information
Subject Area
Sport, Fitness and Leisure
Level
2
Part Time Day
Location
Usk Campus
Fees
£90.00
Start Date
09 November 2024
Saturday and Sunday
Start Time
09:00
End Time
15:30
Duration
2 weeks
In a nutshell
This course enables learners to professionally plan and instruct Group Indoor Cycling sessions that are safe and effective within a gym or health club environment.
Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Group Indoor Cycling instructor, within context, meeting industry requirements set out within the CIMSPA professional standard.
This course is for...
... those who are already working in the fitness sector but would like to gain new skills
...individuals who want to 'top up' existing knowledge and skills to meet CIMSPA Core Group Exercise Instructor professional standard
Course content
Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a group exercise instructor, within context, meeting industry requirements set out within the CIMSPA core group exercise professional standard.
For the YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing: Group Indoor Cycling, learners must achieve 2 mandatory units:
- Principles of planning and delivering group exercise
- Plan and deliver Group Indoor Cycling
Held at the Usk campus, this course covers:
- The benefits of Group Indoor Cycling
- Health and safety in relation to Group Indoor Cycling
- How to design and teach safe and effective sessions
- The principles and variables used within a session
- How to monitor and motivate participants
- How to use music during sessions
- How to assess and reflect on providing Group Indoor Cycling
You’ll need to be fully committed to attendance and ready to participate in the sessions. You’ll be assessed through a portfolio of evidence and practical demonstration/assignment.
Once you’ve successfully completed the course you can progress on to Level 2 Gym, Level 2 Exercise to Music, Level 2 Exercise and Physical Activity for Children, Instructing Circuit Sessions or a job in the fitness industry.
Entry Requirements
You must have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing for entry to this course or previous completion of the following mandatory units:
• Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness instructors
• Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment
• Lifestyle management and health awareness
Additional information
This course takes place over two days (on a weekend) at Usk campus, and being there on both days is compulsory.
After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.
If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
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