SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS (LEVEL 2)

HEALTH RELATED EXERCISE FOR CHILDREN
This course will train candidates to plan, instruct and evaluate health related fitness sessions for children aged 5-16. It covers the basic theory of how the body works & general health issues along with specific details of the growth process & implications for exercise. It is aimed at individuals who wish to run exercise or activity sessions for children or those who are already running sessions without a formal qualification.

CHAIR BASED EXERCISE FOR FRAIL ELDERLY ADULTS
The course will train candidates to plan, instruct and evaluate health related fitness sessions for frail elderly adults. It covers the basic theory of how the body works & general health issues along with specific details of the ageing process & subsequent implications for exercise.
This qualification is aimed at individuals who wish to run chair based exercise or activity sessions for older adults or those who are already running sessions without a formal qualification.

QUALIFICATION GAINED
Both courses lead to a Central YMCA Qualifications Certificate (Level 2).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no previous qualifications or teaching experience required for entry to these courses. CYQ recommend that candidates are aged 18+; although candidates aged 16+ are eligible for certification.

COURSE FORMAT
• Pre course theory for candidates who do not have level 2 Gym or Exercise to Music
• Practical course
• Assessment (practical & theory)

PROGRESSION
• Other level 2 disciplines, for example, Exercise To Music or Gym.