Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (RQF)

Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (RQF)

QRN – 601/5883/9                                                  Fee £49

 

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 their 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 number 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:

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

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Unit Title Unit Ref Level GLH Credit
Mandatory Units
Anatomy and physiology for exercise H/600/9013 2 41 6
Health safety and welfare in a fitness environment T/600/9016 2 16 2
Principles of exercise, fitness and health A/600/9017 2 28 4
Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity M/600/9015 2 13 2
Optional Units – 1 of the following pathways must be achieved
Gym-Based exercise
Planning gym-based exercise

F/600/9018

2 23 4
Instructing gym-based exercise A/600/9020 2 43 6
Exercise to Music
Planning exercise to music sessions

F/600/9021

2 24 4
Instructing group exercise to music

J/600/9022

2 37 6
Water-based exercise
Planning water-based exercise

L/600/9023

2 26 5
Instructing water-based exercise R/600/9024 2 38 6
Exercise and Physical Activity for Children
Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children

A/600/9048

2 23 3
Instructing health related exercise and physical activity to children T/600/9050 2 36 6

Sports, Leisure and Recreation