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Gym Instructor Courses (Level 2)
This course is designed for those who wish to work with clients in a gym setting, the course is nationally recognised and gives entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals.
The course covers:
•Anatomy & physiology
•Correct technique (c.v. equipment, resistance machines & free weights)
•Teaching skills and effective teaching methods
•Lesson planning
•Principles of training, programme planning & design
•Promoting active lifestyles
ASSESSMENT
Assessment includes a multi choice theory paper, a practical exam with lesson plans and completion of worksheets and a case study.
No prior knowledge or qualifications are essential. However candidates are advised to regularly attend a gym in order to improve their own technique and familiarity with a range of equipment before starting the course.
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 three times a year in Cardiff and are demand-led in other parts of Wales. For costs and details of in-house training, please contact us.
Courses are also franchised to:-
Coleg Menai Bangor - Contact Paul Williams Tel: - 01248 393335
Llandrillo College - Contact Paul Murray Tel:- 01492 546666
COURSE COMMENCING May 2010
4 weekends plus assessment
VENUE: Western Leisure Centre, Cardiff
DATES: 8/9, 21/22/23 May, 5/6, 18/19/20 June 2010
TIMES: 9.00 - 17.30 except 21 May 18.00-21.00 & 18 June 17.45 -21.00
ASSESSMENT: Practical 17/18 July 2010, Theory 2nd July 2010
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COURSE COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 2010
4 weekends plus assessment
VENUE: Western Leisure Centre, Cardiff
DATES: 18/19 Sept, 1/2/3, 16/17, 29/30/31 Oct 2010
TIMES: 9.00 - 17.30 except 1 Oct 18.00-21.00 & 29 Oct 18.00-21.00
ASSESSMENT: Practical 27/28 Nov 2010, Theory 12 Nov 2010 5-6pm
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COURSE COMMENCING JANUARY 2011
Dates & Venue to be confirmed
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If you would rather enrol via the post
then please click below to download an application form.
Application form for Gym Instructor Courses (Level 2)
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