Step (Level 2)

This OCR Level 2 Step qualification will give you the skills & knowledge to plan & deliver a safe and effective Step Class. The two days will cover basic step moves, technique, transitions, how to vary the intensity, routine design, planning a class and teaching multi level classes.  
 
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. Teaching Step is best suited to instructors who teach group exercise namely Exercise to Music as instructors need to teach to the beat of the music.  
 
ASSESSMENT COST  
This covers registration with the Examinations Board, full practical assessment and marking of lesson plans. Successful candidates will receive a CYQ Level 2 certificate in Step.  
 
ILA FUNDING  
If you are attending the Course and Assessment, you may qualify for financial help in the form of an Individual Learning Account. To be eligible, you have to be over 18 and live in Wales.  
 
If you do not have qualifications higher than GCSE, NVQ2 or BTEC first certificate, you may be eligible for up to £100 towards the cost of the course. 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 a 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 acknowledging that your voucher has been accepted. 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 - Sept '09  
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NEXT COURSE - tbc  
 

If you would rather enrol via the post then please click below to download an application form.
Application form for Step (Level 2)