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Client Lifestyle & Fitness Testing (CYQ Level 3)

A three day module to help you use fitness testing as a motivational tool. It will look at when to test, how to test and how to use the results effectively.  
 
Course Outline includes:  
•Why and when to test, and what makes a good test  
•Sensitive screening and consultation skills  
•Conducting a range of fitness assessment test procedures including:-  
-aerobic bike test  
-multi-stage fitness test (the "bleep test")  
-step test  
-lung-capacity spirometer test  
-blood-pressure monitoring  
-body-fat (skin-fold callipers and body fat monitors)  
-height and weight measures  
-hip:waist ratio  
-muscle endurance tests - sit-up & press-up test  
-flexibility test - sit and reach  
-motor-skill tests (agility and balance tests)  
•Interpretation of results and goal setting for clients  
 
It is essential that you have background knowledge of the body and how it works. A recap of anatomy and physiology is useful before you attend the course.  
 
ASSESSMENT  
You will be required to conduct a range of tests during the 3 days to demonstrate your competence.  
Course fees include Registration and certification with CYQ.  
 
ILA FUNDING  
You may qualify for financial help towards this course in the form of an Individual Learning Account. To be eligible, you have to be over 18 and live in Wales.  
 
You may be eligible for up to £100 towards the cost of the course if you do not have qualifications higher than GCSE, NVQ2 or BTEC first certificate. If you or your partner are claiming any INCOME RELATED BENEFITS you could be eligible for up to £200 each year. For more information on ILA Funding contact Learn Direct on Tel:- 0800 100900.  
 
If you are applying for an ILA please note that FUNDING MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE YOU PAY ANY MONEY to Fitness Wales.  
 
If your funding is approved you will receive an ILA training voucher which you should send to Fitness Wales along with your details. When your voucher has been processed by Fitness Wales you will receive a second letter from ILA Wales. At this stage your funding is secure and you can book onto the course.  
 
Should you need any clarification, help or advice regarding the above procedure please do not hesitate to contact Fitness Wales.  
 
COURSE DATES & TIMES  
Courses are run regularly in Cardiff and are demand-led in other parts of Wales. For costs and details of in-house training, please contact us.  
 
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LAST COURSE - March 2010  
VENUE: Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff  
DATES - Fri 5th, Sat 6th & Sun 7th March 2010  
TIMES - 9am - 5pm  
 
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NEXT COURSE 7, 8 & 9 October 2010  
VENUE: Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff  
TIMES - 9am - 5pm  
 
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What our customers say...
"Really practical ideas to use in lots of settings. The tutor had a great personality and lots of tips and advice. Plenty of practical during the course. A great motivational tool"

COST - £285.00 
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If you would rather enrol via the post then please click below to download an application form.
Application form for Client Lifestyle & Fitness Testing (CYQ Level 3)

 
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