Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness - Gym-Based Exercise (QCF)
 
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The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (QCF) is a competency based qualification that been designed to provide learners with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work unsupervised as a fitness instructor on sport and active leisure. The evidence required to achieve this qualification will be gathered from working with real equipment, facilities and customers, as part of temporary or permanent employment.
In this qualification learners will also develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning fitness instructing, including anatomy and physiology, principles of exercise and fitness, how to support clients, and health and safety.
Learners who successfully complete this qualification will be eligible for registration with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Level 2 fitness instructor in their chosen discipline: gym-based exercise; group exercise to music; water based exercise; or exercise and physical activity for children.
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| Qualification Ref No: |
501/0718/5 |
| Accreditation End Date: |
31/12/2013 |
| Certification End Date: |
31/12/2015 |
| Progression: |
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (QCF) provides progression opportunities to the VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (QCF), the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Pilates (QCF) and the VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Exercise to Music (QCF). |
| Potential Job Occupations: |
Health and Fitness Instructor
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| Guided Learning Hours: |
233 |
| Credits: |
39 |
| VTCT Product Number: |
AF20092 |
Structure Summary:
Learners must achieve:
- Gym-Based Exercise pathway: 39 credits in total = 22 credits from mandatory units, 17 credits from relevant optional units.
- Exercise to Music pathway: 38 credits in total = 22 credits from mandatory units, 16 credits from relevant optional units.
- Water-Based Exercise pathway: 38 credits in total = 22 credits from mandatory units, 16 credits from relevant optional units.
- Exercise and Physical Activity for Children pathway: 37 credits in total = 22 credits from mandatory units, 15 credits from relevant optional units
Qualification Structure:
M - Mandatory Units
Credit Value required: Minimum 22, Maximum 22.
Sub-components required: Minimum 5, Maximum 5.
H/600/9013 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise
A/601/7361 - Work with clients to help them to adhere to exercise and physical activity
F/601/7362 - Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity
A/600/9017 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health
D/601/4484 - Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation
GB - Gym-Based Exercise
All units must be completed.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 17, Maximum 17.
Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
J/601/7363 - Plan and prepare gym-based exercise
L/601/7364 - Instruct and supervise gym-based exercise |