Level 2

Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science (Personal Training Academy) Level 2 Diploma

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus

Overview

The Active IQ Level 2 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercises Sciences will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to work in a number of different roles within the active leisure industry including; fitness instructing, customer service and leisure operations. Successful achievement of this qualification will provide entry to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as an affiliate within the field of exercise and fitness.

Entry Requirements

  • Level 1 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 3/D in MATHS or ENGLISH

  • Successful attendance at interview event

Course Structure

  • Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness
  • Planning and instructing gym-based exercise
  • Principles of customer care
  • Working in active leisure facilities
  • Health and safety in the workplace
  • Managing personal and professional development
  • Skills for entering employment
  • Planning a circuit training session
  • Instructing a circuit training session
  • Planning a kettlebell exercise session
  • Instructing a kettlebell exercise session
  • Organising events in active leisure
  • Skills for employment interviews
  • Maths and English

Assessment & Feedback

  • Multiple-choice theory exams
  • Assignments and worksheets
  • Observations

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s not in employment

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