Leading to CYMCA Level 3 Advanced Exercise to Music Instructor
COURSE AIM
The role of an advanced fitness instructor goes way beyond the skills and knowledge of a fitness instructor at Level 2. This course is deigned to give you the knowledge and skills to plan and implement stimulating studio sessions to meet the needs of an evermore discerning client population.
COURSE FORMAT
3 day attendance including practical assessment.
WHO SHOULD GO ON THE COURSE?
This course is suitable for exercise to music instructors who are seeking to enhance thier existing qualifications or individuals who are working toward a Personal Training Diploma.
ASSESSMENT
- Home study workbook
- Exercise & Fitness Knowledge multiple choice theory exam
- Case study - Six week progressive plan
- Practical Assessment (this can be in the form of video/DVD evidence)
COURSE CONTENT
- Advanced warm-up cool-down princilples
- Advanced studio-based resistance training methods
- Advanced cardiovascular training methods
- Exercise counselling techniques
- Advanced anatomy and physiology
- Principles of periodised programme design
- Goal setting
- Advanced flexibility techniques
- PNF
- Motor skills development
- Plyometrics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Fitness (Exercise to Music)
This course can be used as part of the Personal Trainer Qualification
CERTIFICATION
Central YMCA Qualification Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Exercise to Music Instructing.
