No Gym Required (CYQ Award In Instructing Outdoor Fitness)

Introduction

This module can be taken as a stand alone CPD Certificate to enhance your professional development. It can also be completed as part of the CYQ Certificate In Personal Training and makes up day one of Group Xtra Outdoors.


Level

  • 3

REPs Accreditation

What Is The Module About?

  • Boot-camps
  • Portable equipment that can be used away from the standard gym equipment
  • Including the sedentary, those with no previous fitness experience and/or those who may feel intimidated by the normal gym equipment or environment

How Long Does It Last?

  • One day practical
  • One day assessment

Who Is The Course Suitable For?

  • Individuals 16 years and over
  • Fitness instructors and personal trainers
  • Those wishing to go beyond the boundaries of the conventional gym and studio

What Qualifications Are Needed?

  • Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – Gym-Based Exercise or Exercise To Music (other similar qualifications may be recognised)

What Will Be Studied?

  • Specific client needs
  • Military style fitness circuits
  • Manual resistance
  • Small equipment including BOSU, Gym Stick, T-Bow, medicine balls, Flexi-Bar and many more
  • How different forms of outdoor fitness can be maximised as a means to changing lifestyle
  • Providing training options in environments outside the gym, including outdoors and in the home/office
  • How to programme in an environment that is most suited to and accessible for your client

How Is It Assessed?

  • Direct observation of teaching a practical session
  • Programme card

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

  • Suitable clothing for training outdoors
  • Small backpack or bum-bag containing a water bottle; energy bar; light waterproof jacket, trousers, hat, gloves; and sun cream
  • Spare shoes and clothing
  • For health and safety considerations, smooth-soled shoes or sandals of any description should not be used

What Can The Qualification Lead To?

  • A greater choice in working locations
  • Enhanced services as a personal trainer

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