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Gym Instructing - YMCA Certificate

This one day a week course is perfect for learners aspiring to become Gym Instructors. Alongside planning and delivering gym-based programmes, you will gain knowledge in key areas such as Anatomy and Physiology, Health, Safety, and Welfare in a fitness environment. You will also learn how to design safe and effective exercise routines for a variety of clients, explore the health benefits of physical activity and healthy eating, and develop skills in effective communication and motivating clients to stick to their exercise programmes

Students learning from the instructor
  • What you will study
    • Anatomy and physiology
    • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
    • How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
    • How to communicate with clients effectively and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
    • The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme
  • Entry Requirements
    • Be over 19
    • Have either 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D) (English and maths desirable) OR a Level 1 qualification
  • Delivery

    This course is taught on Mondays at 9am-7.30pm

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