Leading to CYMCA Advanced Fitness Instructor Level 3
COURSE AIM
The role of an advanced fitness instructor goes way beyond the skills and knowledge of a fitness instructor at Level 2. This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to plan and implement long term progressive programmes to meet realistic client goals, You will learn the practical skills needed to develop all phpects of your clients fitness levels allowing them to surpass even their own expectations.
COURSE FORMAT
After receiving your learning materials, a telephone support tutor will contact you to plan and agree your submission dates for your home study work. Telephone appointments will be arranged so we can keep in close contact with you to allow us to give specific feedback on your learning needs. Once all the home study work has been completed you will attend the three workshop days where you will learn all the practical skills required for your assessment. You will then have four weeks to design your periodised programme and practice your teaching skills before returning for your practical assessment.
WHO SHOULD GO ON THIS COURSE?
This course is suitable for gym instructors or fitness supervisors who are seeking to enhance their existing qualifications or individuals who are working toward a Personal Trainer Diploma.
ASSESSMENT
- Home study work book
- Exercise & fitness knowledge multiple choice theory exam
- Case study
- Practical Assessment
- Viva
COURSE CONTENT
- Advanced warm up/cool down principles including sport specific.
- Advanced resistance training methods
- Advanced cardiovascular training methods
- Exercise counselling techniques
- Advanced anatomy and physiology
- Principles of periodisation programme design
- Goal setting
- Screening including medical referral
- Core stability
- Advanced flexibility techniques including P.N.F.
- Motor Skills Development
- Plyometrics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Students must hold a current Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym)
- Students must be 18 or over
- Valid CPR Certificate
CERTIFICATION
Central YMCA Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing
