REPS Approved Level 2 Exercise to Music Course
Accreditation No: 500/1803/6
Aim:
To train candidates to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise classes in a health club environment.
Objectives:
To develop candidate's knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to exercise and fitness.
To develop candidate's ability to plan and deliver safe and effective exercise to music sessions.
To provide candidates with the knowledge to develop good customer service and the personal qualities required by the exercise and fitness industry.
To provide candidates with an awareness of health and safety in an exercise and fitness environment.
To provide candidates with the opportunity to progress to further qualifications in the exercise and fitness industry – see below:
Progression:
This qualification provides progression to NVQ Level 2 Instructing Exercise and Fitness, for candidates who wish to develop and demonstrate occupational competence in group exercise to music instruction.
Alternatively, it provides progression to Level 3 qualification in Personal Training for candidates who wish to further their knowledge and skills and become personal trainers working with specialist populations as well as the general population. Candidates may also progress on to Level 2 Fitness Instructing in the gym environment.
Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (ETM) £495
A vocationally related qualification (VRQ), at level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework. It also provides access onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2.
Studio Instructor course leading to the Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Exercise to Music
Who is this course suitable for?
Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as studio-based fitness instructor. Individuals who have energy and enthusiasm, and would like a change in career, possibly leading towards becoming a Personal Trainer.
What are the entry requirements?
Some experience of group exercise to music is highly recommended.
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved, and candidates should have basic skills in communication pitched at Levels 2. There is also an element of learning online involving the use of a PC and the Internet; therefore you should have a good understanding of Information, and Communication Technology.
What will you learn?
Learn to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective group exercise classes within a gym or health club environment. You will complete three units:
Unit 1 – Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Level 2 - This theory will underpin all your practical training and your future development as Instructors and Trainers. You will cover:
- Components of Fitness
- Principles of Training
- Bones and Joints
- Muscles and Muscle Actions
- Cardio-Respiratory System
- Energy Systems
- Special Populations and Pregnancy and Exercise
- Energy systems and Nutritional Basics
Unit 2 – Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instruction
Unit 3 - Instructing Exercise to Music -
-Performance Criteria for Summative assessment |
Introduction to music-Type, Structure, Breakdown and Choreography Music legalities
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-Components and Aims of Warm Up |
-Aerobic base moves |
-Introduction to Session Planning for Warm Up |
- Warm Up Teaching Practice |
- Instructional skills, Teaching Points, Observation and Correction Lecture |
- Teaching practice – formative feedback on performance |
- Principles of progression in exercise to music |
- Aerobic curve theory, demonstration and teaching practice |
- Aerobic curve planning and types of choreography – theory and practical workshop session |
- Self evaluation and reflective practice |
-PAR-Q Screening |
- Muscular strength and endurance theory and practical demonstration |
Planning for muscular endurance |
- MSE teaching practice |
-Cool down and flexibility component |
-Cool down teaching practice |
-Gaining client feedback |
- Exercise to music teaching practice |
What could you do afterwards?
Progress to the REPS Level 2 Fitness Instructor course or REPS Level 3 Personal Trainer
Important note:
There is a maximum of 10 places per course.