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Course overview
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to pre-screen clients and check their readiness to exercise and follow health and safety practices in a health and fitness environment. Learners will develop the knowledge and skills to plan group exercise to music sessions. They will learn how to design and structure group exercise to music sessions to train different components of fitness. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving, team working skills and research skills will also be developedWhat else do I need to know?
The course will include both practical and theoretical components and involves a substantial amount of home-based study. You will be supported by qualified course lecturers who have industry experience, in a state-of-the-art fitness environment.What are the entry requirements?
The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Group Exercise to Music is an Occupational Qualification aimed at learners aged 16+ that wish to pursue a career within the fitness industry as a group exercise to music instructor. The qualification is based on the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for group exercise to music.
There aren't any specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification although learners should be 18 to undertake the qualification.
There aren't any specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification although learners should be 18 to undertake the qualification.
How is it assessed?
This course has a variety of assessment methods including:
x2 externally assessed exams
x3 Practical Observations
x2 Portfolio Workbooks
x2 externally assessed exams
x3 Practical Observations
x2 Portfolio Workbooks
What financial support is on offer?
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group is pleased to be able to offer financial support to help students meet the costs of attending College.
If you are on state benefits or are on a low income you may be entitled to fee remission towards your course. *This is at the Colleges discretion.
If you are on state benefits or are on a low income you may be entitled to fee remission towards your course. *This is at the Colleges discretion.
What can I do next?
Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become a fitness instructor and register to become a member of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). As a fitness instructor, learners could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, which include:
Commercial gyms
Public leisure centres
Private health and fitness clubs
Armed forces
HM prison service
Cruise liners
Learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing additional qualifications at level 3 in the following areas:
Gym instruction
Personal training
Commercial gyms
Public leisure centres
Private health and fitness clubs
Armed forces
HM prison service
Cruise liners
Learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing additional qualifications at level 3 in the following areas:
Gym instruction
Personal training
How do I find out more?
Apply online for the college to contact you for further information. Any queries please email todd.bailey@nscg.ac.uk or call on 01782 254205
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