Fitness Wales - The Governing Body for Exercise and Fitness

The following diagram shows how you can start and progress your career in the fitness industry.

Entry Level Courses - Level 2

EXERCISE TO MUSIC INSTRUCTOR

GYM INSTRUCTOR

Other Level 2 Courses

CHAIR BASED EXERCISE for the frail older adult

You can choose to add any of the following specialist training in the form of 'add on' modules once you have an 'Entry Level' qualification.

This course is suitable for Fitness Instructors and Community Care workers.

Please note that Coummity Care Workers would also need to undertake an Entry Level course in order to attend any other level 2 or 3 courses.

CPD Training
AQUA	BODY CONDITIONING	CARDIO KICKBOX	CHAIR FITNESS	CIRCUITS
GROUP CYCLING	KIDS FIT	MUSCLE MAX	NLP	OLDER ADULT
'READ ME' for CPD	STABILITY BALL	STEP	STRESS MANAGEMENT

Level 3 Courses
Personal Training CYQ Award There are 5 level 3 courses which make up the CYQ Personal Trainer Award: Advanced Instructor (incl. advanced programming), Business Skills, Client Lifestyle & Fitness Testing, Nutrition & Weight Management and Training in Different Environments. These modules can be done in any order.
Advanced Instructor CYQ Award - Gym (incl. Advanced Programming)	Business Skills CYQ Award	Client Lifestyle and Fitness Testing CYQ Award
Nutrition & Weight Management CYQ Award	Training in Different Environments CYQ Award (TIDE)
Other level 3 Courses
Advanced Fitness Instructor - ETM	Assessors Award	Certificate in Exercise Referral
	Pilates

Level 4 Courses
Back Care	Mental Health - tbc	Obesity & Diabetes Management - tbc

CHAIR BASED EXERCISE FOR THE FRAIL OLDER ADULT

£200.00

Course prerequisite: It is recommended that students have experience of working with older people and hold a current (within 3 years) CPR/HSE approved first aid certificate.

The course will provide the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to deliver a prescribed set of 17 exercises appropriate for frail older adults

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CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR (LEVEL 2) - INITIAL AWARD

£580.00

Course prerequisite: None

Leads to the OCR Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness (nationally accredited qualification and REPs recognised).

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EXERCISE TO MUSIC

£650.00

Course prerequisite: Candidates must regularly attend Exercise to Music/Aerobic classes.

A great starting point for those wanting to teach classes such as aerobics and body conditioning. Leads to the CYQ Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness (nationally accredited qualification which is REPs recognised).

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GYM INSTRUCTOR COURSES (LEVEL 2)

£599.00

Course prerequisite: None

An ideal entry point for those wanting a career in fitness – working in a gym, personal training or working with GP Referral schemes. Leads to the CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness (nationally accredited qualification and REPs recognised).

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