Fitness Leaders Certificate VRE004

£395.00

This course focuses on teaching the theory and practical skills needed to work successfully in the fitness field. It was developed by fitness leaders with experience in different countries, so it is globally relevant and can be adapted to any fitness context. It is aimed at students who wish to work as fitness leaders in gymnasiums, health clubs, etc. Students should check with potential employers prior to enrolling as to their qualification/registration requirements.

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SUMMARY

To obtain a Fitness Leaders Certificate, students must meet the following five requirements:

  1. Complete the Fitness Leader’s Certificate Core Theory which incorporates key sections of Human Biology IA, Human Biology IB, and Health and Fitness I (and incorporates EFK Level 1 & 2 requirements for the UK)
  2. Undertake 40 hours of practicals at an approved fitness centre (under the supervision of a reputable instructor).
  3. Obtain a current First Aid Certificate that includes resuscitation (Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance for example).
  4. Sit and pass four examinations.
  5. Complete one additional specialist course chosen from either Aquafitness, Resistance & Gym Supervision, or Advanced Aerobics.

AIMS

The aim of the core theory course is to elevate the standard of core knowledge and competency for people working in the field of fitness through the provision of a pre-service education program.

The aim of specialty modules is to contextualise and expands the learning process and competencies into one of the recognised registered categories.

On successful completion of this module you will have developed:

  • abilities in describing the nature and extent of the health and fitness industry,
  • abilities in explaining exercise and its importance to health and fitness,
  • skills in preparation and delivery of basic fitness programs,
  • anability to explain basic human anatomy and physiology, and
  • and ability to describe bioenergetics and environmental aspects of human biology.

COURSE CONTENT

Parts I and II are made up of two units each with several lessons in each unit.

Part 1

Unit One: Anatomy and Physiology

  • Lesson 1. Introduction to Health and Fitness
  • Lesson 2. Exercise Physiology
  • Lesson 3. Exercise Principles and Cardio-respiratory Programming
  • Lesson 4. Physiology: Digestion, Excretion, Physiological Systems

Unit Two: Biomechanics

  • Lesson 5. Introduction to Biomechanics: The skeleton and muscles
  • Lesson 6. Biomechanics and Risk
  • Lesson 7. Aquafitness, exercise, routines, and equipment

Part II

Unit Three: Program Design and Performance

  • Lesson 8. Fitness Program Design
  • Lesson 9. Delivering A Fitness Program
  • Lesson 10. Ergogenic Aids to Performance

Unit Four: Safety, Injury, and Body Physiology

  • Lesson 11. Regulating Body Physiology
  • Lesson 12. Safety, Injury and General Wellbeing
  • Lesson 13. Fitness Programs for Special Groups

BEYOND THE CORE

Upon successful completion of the course, the UK student can sit the Exercise and Fitness Knowledge I and II examinations via CYQ.

If you are studying this course from outside the UK you can still be awarded the Fitness Leaders Certificate (which is nonetheless valuable training), but the YMCA endorsed qualification cannot be awarded unless you sit your exam in the UK.

If you wish to complete and be awarded a Fitness Leaders Certificate by Warnborough College, you must sit and pass a core examination, then complete a series of additional requirements after the core studies. See these requirements outlined at the top of this page.

Note: Examination fees are extra and not included in the standard tuition fee.

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