Introduction

Every client is different therefore a professional fitness instructor should be able to create a wide-variety of bespoke programmes to suit all needs. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to treat each client as an individual and tailor programmes to meet their requirements.

Structure

By combining theoretical and practical work, the programme covers planning and teaching of a variety of advanced training methods with the incorporation of sports conditioning and core stability. You will learn how to develop long-term training plans for a wide-range of clients with specific goals in all components of fitness.

Include

• Advanced resistance, cardiovascular and flexibility training methods
• Training for core stability
• Training for power, speed, agility and quickness
• Identification and strategies for overcoming barriers to exercise participation
• Development and implementation of long-term progressive programmes
• Advanced exercise and fitness knowledge
• Relevant teaching skills

Requirements

This programme is designed for individuals holding a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or other qualifications recognised by the National Qualification Framework (NQF)

Eecieve

This programme leads to CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing Gym

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• CYQ Level 3 Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment
• CYQ Level 3 Nutrition & Weight Management
• CYQ Level 3 Exercise Referral

Introduction

To be a successful Personal Trainer, you need to be able to promote your skills and knowledge to clients and the industry. This programme will give you the know-how to sell your expertise to prospective clients and run your own business.

Structure

This theory based programme will enable you to develop a business plan, research target markets and gain the knowledge to run a business competently and profitably.

Include

• Business Plan Development
• Understand the Underpinning Concepts of Marketing
• Perform a Situation Analysis and Marketing Audit
• Develop a Mission and Key Objectives for your Business
• Understand Consumer Behaviour and its Impact upon your Business
• Promote your Business Effectively Within and Outside a Gym Environment

Requirements

This programme is designed for individuals with a CYQ Level Certificate Fitness Instructing or other qualification recognised by the National Qualification Framework.

Eecieve

This programme leads to CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Business & Marketing for the Fitness Professional

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• CYQ Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor
• CYQ Level 3 Client Lifestyle & Fitness Assessment
• CYQ Level 3 Nutrition & Weight Management

Introduction

This versatile training programme continues to increase in popularity. Circuit training offers clients a challenging and exhilarating work-out using a range of equipment and bodyweight exercises.

Structure

The course considers group circuit approaches with a wide-range of needs. You will discover how to identify needs, from sports specific to health related and the best exercise techniques to meet their requirements, using a variety of formats.

Include

• Session Structure & Content
• Instructing Various Styles of Circuit Training Classes
• Circuit Training approaching and techniques
• Relevant Teaching Skills and Methods of Motivation
• Exercise Technique for Free Weights and Bodyweight Exercises
• Health & Safety considerations

Requirements

This course is designed for people holding a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, or other qualifications recognised by the National Qualifications Framework.

Eecieve

The course leads to CYQ Level 2 Certificate Awards in Circuit Training

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• CYQ Level 2 Exercise to Music
• CYQ Level 2 Gym Instructor

Introduction

Understanding your client's strengths and weaknesses is essential in developing bespoke fitness programmes. This course will help you challenge client's attitudes towards exercise and in overcoming physical and psychological barriers.

Structure

Using a combination of theoretical and practical work, the programme incorporates information gathering, rapport building, the breaking down of potential barriers to exercise adherence, and goal setting to assist clients in developing a healthy lifestyle. Candidates will learn to conduct a variety of fitness assessments, interpret test results, and explore the use of this in client motivation.

Include

• Health screening and information gathering
• Client care and rapport building
• Exploring physical and psychological barriers to exercise participation
• Strategy to break down and overcome clients participation barriers
• Use of goal setting to promote exercise adherence and client motivation
• Health related fitness assessment
• Interpretation and analysis of test results
• Possible causes of stress and strategies for dealing with it

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.

Eecieve

The qualification leads to a CYQ Level 3 Client Lifestyle & Fitness Assessment Certificate.

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• CYQ Level 3 Nutrition & Weight Management
• CYQ Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor

Introduction

Whether you already run fitness classes and want to gain a formal qualification, or you have experience participating in studio based classes and would like to develop your skills as a teacher, pick-up the beat with Exercise to Music!

Structure

By combining theoretical and practical elements, you will learn how to teach safe and effective group exercise sessions in a studio setting. You will develop the teaching skills to create and breakdown choreography whilst inspiring and motivating your class.

Include

• Exercise and fitness knowledge
• The components and principles of fitness
• Skills and knowledge needed to teach group exercise classes
• Working with beats and phrasing with music
  
• Building up and breaking down choreography
  
• Health and Safety
• Customer care and client retention

Requirements

No formal entry requirements, however candidates should have some experience of participating in exercise to music classes.

Eecieve

This programme leads to CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Exercise to Music.

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 2 Gym Instructor
• CYQ Level 2 Circuit Training
• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award

This course is designed to give participants the highest level of First Aid required at work. It will enable the participant to deal with an emergency situation with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way.
By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:

• Understand the principles of first aid responsibilities, legalities and reporting.
• Assess and administer first aid to an injured person including Unconscious casualties, Resuscitation, Heart Attacks, Choking, Poisoning, Fractures, Burns, Head Injuries, Eye Injuries, Sprains, Strains, Shock, Bandaging and Control of Bleeding.  
• Fulfil the criteria outlined for a First Aid at Work person within the First Aid Regulations.

This course is designed for people who are deemed suitable and are intended to fulfil the role of a First Aid at Work person.

Initial training is completed within 4 days (24 contact hours).
This qualification is valid for 3 years which can be renewed by attending a suitable 2-Day re-qualification course.

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above.

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises or delivery can be provided at Trafford College campus.

This course is designed for people who have already completed their 4 Day First Aid at Work Course and need to complete a Refresher Course to keep their qualification up to date.

Initial training is completed within 2 Days (12 contact hours).
This qualification is valid for 3 years which can be renewed by attending a suitable 2-Day re-qualification course.

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above.

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises or delivery can be provided at Trafford College campus.

This course covers the essential knowledge that is needed for the role of appointed person.

 This course is designed to assist an employer in the provision of a suitably qualified first aid person when the risk has been perceived as being in the category where an appointed person is required.
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:

• Render Emergency First Aid to an injured person until medical assistance is available including Heart Attacks, Fractures, Choking, Burns, Shock, Control of Bleeding, Resuscitation, Unconscious casualty.
• Recognise and appropriately treat most emergency situations

Fulfil the criteria outlined for an appointed person within the First Aid Regulations.

Initial training is completed within 1 Day (6hrs).
Whilst there is no compulsory requirement for retraining, it is normally considered beneficial for appointed persons to have their skills reassessed every 3 years.

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above.

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises or delivery can be provided at Trafford College campus.

Introduction

Ever wanted to develop your interest for fitness into a career? The CYQ Level 2 Gym Instructor course is the ideal opportunity for regular gym users to kick-start their fitness career. As a gym instructor you will be an integral part of the whole gym experience, from walking the gym floor and making sure clients are working-out correctly, to designing bespoke exercise programmes at induction.

Structure

The CYQ Level 2 Gym Instructor programme covers both theoretical and practical elements required to deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to an individual or group. Over the 9 days of intensive training, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to excel in the exciting and challenging world of exercise and fitness.

Include

• Exercise & Fitness Knowledge
• The Components & Principles of Fitness
• Individual and Group Teaching Techniques
• Gym Inductions; Planning and Teaching Safe and Effective Exercise Sessions
• Development of Progressive Exercise Programmes
• Health & Safety in the Gym/Fitness Environment
• Customer Care and Client Retention
• Exercise Technique and Training Methods

Requirements

No formal entry requirements, however, candidates must be over the age of 18 and have experience of using a gym.

Eecieve

The course leads to CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym)

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• CYQ Level 2 Circuit Training
• CYQ Level 3 Nutrition & Weight Management
• CYQ Level 3 Client Lifestyle & Fitness Assessment
• CYQ Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor

Introduction

As the latest Obesity bulletin issued by the Department of Health states, obesity in children has rose from 9.9% to 14.3% from 1995 2004*. As the problem gains increasing attention, this qualification aims to give you the skills to motivate and inspire children to get active and engage in alternative fitness programmes, away from computer games and television.

Structure

This 5 day course adopts a combination of practical and theoretical skills to enable you to design safe and enjoyable activities for children at different levels of ability and fitness.

Include

• The anatomical and physiological changes that take place in children
• Exploring exercise for children at different growth stages
• Class structures
• Aspects of child psychology and motivation
• Nutrition in relation to children
• Safety and potential contra-indications
• OFSTED standards individuals are required to meet when working with children

Requirements

No formal entry requirements, however it is expected that candidates have experience of working with children or delivering exercise programmes.

Eecieve

The qualification leads to CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children.

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• CYQ Level 2 Gym Instructor
• CYQ Level 2 Circuit Training

*Choosing Health: Obesity Bulletin Issue 1 (04 May 2006). Department of Health

Introduction

In order to maximise the effects of a training programme, a good diet is essential in helping clients reach their goals. Understanding the latest nutritional research and the benefits of healthy eating allow you to maximise training programmes. 

Structure

The CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition & Weight Management looks at the principles of healthy eating and weight management in relation to exercise. This theory based qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge to give effective advice. 

Include

• Dietary sources and recommended daily amounts of macro and micronutrients
• The roles of each nutrient in the body and health consequences of consuming too much/too little
• Methods of measuring client progress
• The diet industry, including specific diets and their impact on weight management
• The physiology and psychology of dieting
• Breaking down barriers to successfully achieve change
• Reading food labels and methods of marketing

Requirements

The course is designed for individuals holding a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, or other qualifications recognised by the National Qualifications Framework

Eecieve

This course leads to CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition and Weight Management

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• CYQ Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor
• CYQ Level 3 Client Lifestyle and Fitness

Introduction

With one in four adults now classified obese* increasing attention is being placed upon diet, exercise and life style, Personal Trainers are providing more people with the ultimate fitness experience. They commit, motivate and inspire clients to meet their specific goals. From weight-loss, muscle definition and toning, Personal Trainers create bespoke programmes to suit individual needs and lifestyles. As a personal trainer, you will enjoy a challenging and fulfilling career coupled with the flexibility and independence of being your own boss.

Structure

To gain the full CYQ Personal Trainer Award candidates must complete a variety of core modules. These modules will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work with a wide-range of clients offering comprehensive exercise, lifestyle and nutritional advice to help them achieve personal targets.

Include

• CYQ Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor
• CYQ Level 3 Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment
• CYQ Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management
• CYQ Level 3 Training in Different Environments
• CYQ Level 3 Business and Marketing Skills for the Fitness Professional

Requirements

Candidates must have a CYQ Level 2 Certificate Gym Instructor or equivalent.

Eecieve

The course leads to CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award including a certificate for each module.

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

Working with special populations, e.g. Exercise referral

*Foresight, Tackling Obesities: Future Choices Modelling Future Trends Trends in Obesity and the Impact on Health

Introduction

Exercise and fitness is not just confined to the gym, many clients may wish to pursue fitness in alternative environments such as outdoors or in the home. This course will give Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors the knowledge and skills to provide exciting and challenging training programmes to meet individual targets.

Structure

The programme is delivered using both theoretical and practical based workshops, considering the variety of training methods that can be incorporated into a programme, whether this is outdoors or within the home.

Include

• Perform a range of exercises using different environments both indoors and outdoors
  
• Use of bodyweight, small pieces of equipment and structures in their natural setting as part of an exercise regime (e.g. trees, stairs, benches, etc.)
• Benefits of walking in a programme of exercise
• Teach walking classes to groups and individuals
• Understand the characteristics of a typical client group
• Planning safe and effective exercise programmes

Requirements

This course is designed for individuals holding a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent recognised by National Qualifications Framework.

Eecieve

This qualification leads to CYQ Level 3 Certificate Training in Different Environments

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs): 20 Points

What Next

• CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• CYQ Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor
• CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition & Weight Management
• CYQ Level 3 Client Lifestyle & Fitness