Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (RQF)

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Qualification Overview

The Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (RQF) is aimed at those learners who work, or want to work, in the Exercise and Fitness sector.

The Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (RQF) offers learners the opportunity to achieve a qualification in fitness instructing via 4 pathways: Gym-based Exercise, Exercise to Music, Water-based Exercise, and Exercise and Physical Activity for Children.   Each pathway enables learners to develop the knowledge and understanding required when planning and instructing clients or groups of participants in physical activity.

Qualification Structure

Learners must achieve all 4 mandatory units (14 credits) and 2 optional units (9 – 11 credits) within a chosen pathway to achieve a total of 23 credits.

Learner Entry Requirements

• The qualification is open to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standards.
• The qualification requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
• There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading, and writing) and application of numbers involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and numeracy at Levels 3 and 2, respectively.

Progression Routes

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:

• Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Practitioner In Personal Training (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate In Planning And Delivering Personal Training (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma In Personal Training (RQF)

Age Ranges

Learners should be a minimum of 16 years old to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.

Qualification Specification

To view the Qualification Specification, please click here