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DISTANCE LEARNING

WHO IS IT FOR?


  • For those who have an interest in Exercise and Fitness, or who are currently working within the industry and wish to gain a formal qualification
  • For those who prefer to work at their own pace or are unable to attend regular training sessions.
  • Study packs includes CD Rom and Guides
  • Telephone and E-mail support and assistance
  • Study in your own time
  • Start at any time

    • COURSE CONTENT

    Self study packs and CD Rom sent to a destination of your choice. Work through your guides and attend 2 intensive workshop days and assessment. To achieve the CYQ (YMCA) Level 2 Certificate you will need to complete the following.

    STUDY PACK CONTENT:

    Section 1

  • Bones and Joints
  • Muscles and Muscles Actions
  • Cardio-respiratory Systems
  • Nutrition
  • Components of Fitness, Principles of Training and Energy Systems

    • Section 2

  • Benefits of Resistance and Cardiovascular Training
  • Designing Training Programmes
  • Fixed and Free Weights
  • Principles of Training

    • Section 3

  • CPR Resuscitation Certificate
  • Reponding to Emergencies
  • Basic First Aid

    • ASSESSMENT

    You will be required to attend 2 workshops, complete one practical assessment, an hour externally marked theory exam and the completion of your study packs.

    CERTIFICATION

    Candidates qualify as a CYQ Level 2 Exercise and Fitness Instructor in Gym Instuction.
    The awarding Body is CYQ (Central YMCA Qualifications)

    WORKSHOP DATES

    Month   Days Dates
    August     Tuesday & Wednesday   8th  9th
    September     Tuesday & Wednesday   6th  7th
    October     Tuesday & Wednesday  3rd  4th
    November     Tuesday & Wednesday  7th  8th
    2007    
    January     Tuesday & Wednesday  16th  17th
    February     Tuesday & Wednesday  6th  7th
    March      Tuesday & Wednesday  6th  7th
    April      Tuesday & Wednesday  10th  11th
    May      Tuesday & Wednesday  8th  9th
    June      Tuesday & Wednesday  5th  6th
    July      Tuesday & Wednesday  10th  11th
    August     Tuesday & Wednesday  7th  8th
    September     Tuesday & Wednesday  4th  5th
    October      Tuesday & Wednesday  9th  10th
    November     Tuesday & Wednesday  6th  7th
    December     Tuesday & Wednesday  3rd  4th

    These dates include theory papers and mock assessment (day 1) practical assessment (day 2)