CYQ Certificate In Fitness Instructing – Exercise To Music

Introduction

Learn to become an aerobics instructor.
One of the most popular health and fitness qualification’s recognised by REPs at Level 2. This course is the standard entry route to teaching in a studio and a great way to start off your career in fitness.It has been designed by the founders of the GroupEx programme to provide you with the skills required to teach a range of group exercise to music classes in a studio including aerobics and body conditioning.

Study Options

Level

  • 2

REPs Accreditation

What Is The Course About?

  • Planning and teaching safe and effective group exercise sessions including aerobics and body conditioning
  • Gaining an understanding of the body’s systems and its response to exercise
  • Gaining an understanding of the principles of training
  • Learning how to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
  • Learning how to use a range of teaching skills to motivate your classes

How Long Does It Last?

  • Pre-reading
  • One day theory (on-line option available)
  • Three days practical

Who Is The Course Suitable For?

  • Individuals 16 years and over
  • Those wishing to work in a studio as a group exercise instructor

What Qualifications Are Needed?

What Will Be Studied?

  • Concepts of fitness
  • Bones and joints
  • Muscular system
  • Respiratory system
  • Energy systems
  • Working to the beat and phrase of the music
  • Planning and teaching classes using the principles of choreography
  • Providing safe and effective exercises for a motivating class

How Is It Assessed?

  • Multiple-choice theory exams (unless already a qualified fitness instructor)
  • Direct observation of teaching practical sessions
  • Lesson plans
  • Worksheets

Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?

  • No, all course materials will be provided

What Can The Qualification Lead To?

  • Work as a group exercise instructor
  • This course is also a pre-requisite for most pre-choreographed programmes
  • An en-route qualification to becoming a personal trainer

For an ETM course designed to complement pre-choreographed programmes such as Zumba®, fitness fx and pump, take a look at our GroupEx & Group Xtra Studio Toolbox course.

For an ETM course designed for dance lovers, aerobics instructors with a flair for creative choreography and dancers looking for a recognised fitness qualification, take a look at our DanceEx course.

Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes.

Study Options

 

Price: £699
£570 (if already a qualified Level 2)

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