Level 3 - Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing in the context of Gym or Exercise to Music

This qualification is particularly relevant for individuals seeking to increase their knowledge base and programming skills.

Candidates will learn:

  • Advanced exercise and fitness knowledge covering; bones and joint, muscles and muscle actions, core stability, prinicples of progressive training and professionalism
  • How to plan a safe and effective progressive programme/advanced session
  • How to instruct a safe and effective progressive/advanced session
  • How to evaluate a safe and effective progressive/advanced session

Structure

Candidates will complete the following elements:
  • Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge - 50 hrs
  • Advanced Resistance Training - 50 hrs
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Training - 50 hrs

Total guided learning hours

150 hours in total

Prerequisites

Candidates must be in possession of a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing qualification, or other qualification recognised by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
(see www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk)

Candidates completing the Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing in the context of Gym must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness instructing - Gym qualification. Exercise to Music candidates may also be considered, provided that they have some experience of instructing with resistance equipment.

Candidates completing the Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing in the context of Exercise to Music must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise to Music qualification.

Candidates holding non NQF certificates may be considered for this qualification.

Assessment

Internally assessed via:
  • Case study (in the context of Gym only)
  • Practical assessment including planning, teaching and evaluating (plus timetable supported by witness testimonies in the context of Exercise to Music only)
Externally assessed via:
  • Theory paper

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At a glance...

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VRQ's - Vocationally Related Qualifications

Level 1

Designed to provide an introduction to the health and fitness industry and applied basic exercise and fitness knowledge. The type of job they could lead to is an assistant fitness instructor. They are equivalent to Key Stage 4, GCSE grades D-G or NVQ 1.

Level 2

Sometimes known as 'entry level,' certain Level 2 qualifications (e.g Certificate in Fitness Instructing) provide entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 2 and can lead to jobs as Gym Instructors or Aerobics teachers. Once qualified, many Level 2 qualifications offer routes into teaching different disciplines such as studio cycling, step and circuits. They are equivalent to GCSE grades A-C or NVQ 2.

Level 3

Designed to provide an advanced level of exercise and fitness knowledge, these qualifications provide the basis for careers in Personal Training or Advanced Fitness Instructing, both of which secure entry to REPs at Level 3. They also allow instructors to specialise in working with GP referred clients, older adults or ante and postnatal women. They are equivalent to A levels or NVQ 3. 

NVQ's - National Vocational Qualifications

NVQs are similar to VRQs, but are delivered differently. They offer 'on the job' training with candidates taught and assessed in the workplace. Other Zest qualifications can provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required for specific NVQs. 

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