Leading to CYMCA Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor
COURSE AIM
With more people now choosing to participate in group exercise, this qualification will give you the latest practical skills and knowledge, allowing you to teach, safely and effectively, a fun group fitness session to music.
COURSE FORMAT
After booking your course you will be sent your learning materials comprising 2 manuals, a workbook, a DVD and your student guide.
Upon receipt of your learning materials, your tutor will contact you to help to plan your study. Your tutor will schedule your workload, ensuring adequate preparation for your attendance days. Dates will be agreed for coursework to be sent to be marked and telephone appointments will be made to allow tutors to give you regular feedback on the work that you submit. This also gives the opportunity for tutors to answer any queries that you may have.
Once you have completed your home study work, and are fully prepared for your assessment, you will attend the three workshop days. These fun and challenging days will allow you to practice your teaching skills using the latest moves and choreography, whilst receiving support and guidance from our tutors.
Approximately six weeks later you will return for your practical assessment, please note that you will need to bring 2 class participants with you.
WHO SHOULD GO ON THE COURSE?
Students wishing to become an exercise to music instructor, or those already teaching classes who require a nationally recognised qualification.
ASSESSMENT
- Home study workbook
- 1 hour multiple choice theory examination
- Practical assessment - Planning, teaching and evaluating a safe and effective exercise to music session.
- Please note that students are required to bring two class participants on their practical assessment date.
COURSE CONTENT
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles of Warm Up/ Cool Down in a group environment
- Choreography and timing
- Cueing and teaching
- Cardiovascular conditioning - aerobic curve
- Class content
- Muscular strength and endurance principles
- Flexibility training
- Principle of exercise programme design
- Communication and teaching skills
- Screening and risk factor identification
- Promoting physical activity for a healthier lifestyle
- Customer Care
- Health & Safety in the studio
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must be 16 or over
CERTIFICATION
Central YMCA Qualification Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music)
