Leading to CYMCA Level 2 Fitness Instructing (Aqua)
COURSE AIM
Exercising in water is very different to exercising on the ground. This course will equip you with the tools to be able to teach a safe, effective and fun water based, group exercise session.
COURSE FORMAT
As you need to have already completed a Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification, you will only be required to plan a water based exercise session prior to attending the 2 workshop days. Help is on hand from our telephone support tutors if you need it
After the initial 2 days, you will have four weeks to prepare and practice for the practical assessment. Please note you are required to bring 2 class participants to the final assessment.
WHO SHOULD GO ON THE COURSE?
Students wishing to become an aqua instructor or expand their skills as an exercise to music instructor.
ASSESSMENT
- Home Study Workbook
- Practical assessment - Planning, teaching and evaluating a safe and effective aqua session.
- Please note that students are required to bring two class participants on their practical assessment date.
COURSE CONTENT
- Principles of Warm Up/ Cool Down in water
- Choreography and Timing
- Teaching
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Class content
- Muscular strength and endurance principles
- Flexibility training
- Principles of aqua class programme
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must hold a current Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise to Music.
CERTIFICATION
Central YMCA Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Aqua)
