CYQ LEVEL 1
ASSISTANT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

WHO IS IT FOR?

Those who are 14 - 18 years and wish to enter the Fitness Industry at Assistant Instructor level.

Individuals over 18 who wish to become Fitness Instructors with little knowledge or experience of health related exercise.

Sport Development workers and Youth Workers.

COURSE CONTENT

To qualify as a Assistant Fitness Instructor you need to successfully complete the following modules

• EXERCISE & FITNESS KNOWLEDGE (30 hours) Candidates will create their own exercise programme while learning about the body.

Plus one or more of the following:

• CIRCUIT TRAINING ( 30 hours )
• RESISTANCE TRAINING ( Weight Training - 30 hours )
• EXERCISE TO MUSIC ( Aerobics - 30 hours )

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

• Assessment is an externally marked theory test and practical assessments.
• Candidates qualify as a CYQ Assistant Fitness Instructor on one or all of the above exercise disciplines (Circuits, Resistance Training & Exercise to Music).

The awarding body is Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ)