Introduction

Candidates will develop existing knowledge and skills in gym or ETM instruction to enable them to plan and instruct progressive programmes of exercise specific to a client’s/participants goals and needs.
A vocationally related qualification (VRQ), at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. This qualification allows access onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3. Candidates will develop existing knowledge and skills in gym or ETM instruction to enable them to plan and instruct progressive programmes of exercise specific to a client’s/participants goals and needs.

Candidates will develop existing knowledge and skills in gym or

Candidates

Candidates must hold a Level 2 qualification in Fitness Instructing (Gym/ETM) or equivalent. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, and degree of physical fitness is necessary. As there is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and application of number involved, candidates should have basic skills in communication and application of number pitched at Levels 3 and 2 respectively.

Content

Unit 1 – Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge (J/500/6059)

Unit 2 – Advanced Resistance Training (F/500/6061)

Unit 3 – Advanced Cardiovascular Training (A/500/6060).

Assessment

Internally assessed:

Portfolio of evidence to cover an eight or twelve week progressive programme of exercise for a client

Practical observed assessment.

Externally assessed:

A 105 minute theory paper consisting of fifty multiple choice questions.

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