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Qualification details

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

Qualification summary

This qualifications provides the knowledge and skills to enable studens to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective group exercise to music sessions. This qualification will provide entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2 and can be achieved in the context of gym or exercise to music.

Qualification details

500/1803/6
Active IQ
2
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/04/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/04/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2009
Certification end date:
31/12/2011
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
18/05/2007
Approval end date:
31/12/2009
English
Students can progress onto the Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Instructing (AWAITING ACCREDITATION) - this will give them entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 3 and enable them to diversify into Special Populations group Instruction.
No specific job occupation
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
120
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Written Examination
See Attachment
Assessment will be in line with the requirements of the Assessment Strategy developed by SkillsActive and relevant awarding bodies (including Active IQ)
Candidates must complete three units, two of which must come from group A and the third from optional unit from group B.

Two Mandatory Units

Unit 1 – Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Level 2
Unit 2 - Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instruction

Plus one optional
Unit 3 – Instructing Exercise to Music
Unit 4 - Instructing Gym Based Exercise

Successful achievement of all three units must be achieved for the full qualification - Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (in Exercise to Music or Gym Based Exercise)
  • A  -  Mandatory
    Mandatory Units
    This group represents a pathway.
    • J/500/5915 - Unit 1 - Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Level 2
    • R/500/5917 - Unit 2 - Health, Safety and the Professional Role of a Fitness Instructor
  • B  -  Optional
    Optional Units
    This group represents a pathway.
    • L/500/5916 - Unit 3 Instructing Exercise to Music
    • T/500/7529 - Unit 4 - Instructing Gym Based Exercise