Aqua (Level 2)

A two day course for existing instructors designed to give them the knowledge and skills to teach an effective water - based sessions. The course will prepare you for the CYQ practical assessment. This is a nationally accredited qualification (which is REPs recognised). Gives 20 REPs CPD Points.  
 
Candidates must provide their Level 2 Certificate in order to claim the CYQ Certificate. Recognised qualifications are on the National Qualifications Framework (www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk). If you hold a non NQF Certificate, you may be considered for this qualification but will have to provide evidence for 'accreditation of prior learning'  
 
The two days are packed with practical ideas to help you develop new teaching skills. The module covers:  
 
•The properties of water and differences between exercise in water and on dry land  
 
•The benefits of water - based exercises  
 
•Effective content and differences in structure  
 
•Adapting teaching skills in order to teach sessions in the water  
 
•Health and safety issues associated with teaching water based classes  
 
•Preparation for the CYQ practical unit, Instructing water - based exercises.  
 
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 Aqua is best suited to instructors who teach group exercise and although the music used for Aqua Sessions tends to be 'lost in the background' instructors normally teach to the beat of the music.  
 
The cost of the assessment is included in the course fees.  
 
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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NEXT COURSE, South Wales Nov 2010  
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Newport  
Dates: Sun 7th and Sun 14th Nov 2010  
Assessment: Sun 28th Nov 2010  
 
 
For all enquiries regarding the SOUTH WALES course please contact the Fitness Wales office on: 029 2057 5155  
 

What our customers say...
“Fantastic, really enjoyable, learnt loads. Helps you develop as an Instructor. Please can we have more courses like this”

COST -	£235.00  Course Fees and OCR practical assessment	Enrol online

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