NVQ Level 2 in Instructing Exercise and Fitness

Qualification accreditation number 500/3157/0
This qualification is available to candidates who wish to deliver sessions for Gym, Exercise with Music and Water-Based Exercise. It is delivered and assessed in the workplace.
Candidates will learn:
How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise sessions
The principles of training
How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
How to use a range of teaching skills
The body’s systems and its response to exercise
Health and Safety factors
How to motivate and support clients
Prerequisites 
There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification.
Assessment
Candidates are required to build a portfolio of evidence to meet the performance criteria listed in all five units achieved.
This may be assessed via:
1.Theory papers
2.Worksheets
3.Case studies
4.Session plans
5.Practical teaching
6.Personal evaluations and action plans
7.Progressive exercise programmes
8.Witness testimonials
9.Peer reports
10.Oral questioning
11.Professional discussion
Mandatory units  
Deal with Accidents and Emergencies U/102/7677
Evaluate and Develop Own Practice in Instructing Exercise and Fitness J/104/0297
Motivate and Support Clients to Develop and Maintain their Fitness L/104/0298
Optional units  
Group Exercise with Music only  
Plan and Prepare a Group Exercise with Music Session M/101/7791
Instruct a Group Exercise with Music Session T/101/7792
Gym-Based Exercise only  
Plan and Prepare a Gym-Based Exercise Session F/104/0301
Instruct a Gym-Based Exercise Session J/104/0302
Water-Based Exercise only  
Plan and Prepare a Water-Based Exercise Session J/101/7795
Instruct a Water-Based Exercise Session L/101/7796
SW Training
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