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Qualification details

CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF)
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Qualification summary

This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of Gym, Exercise to Music, Health Related Exercise for Children and Water Based Activities.

This qualification includes the common units put together by SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council.
This ensures that the content of the qualification is consistent with the standards required to undertake this role.

This qualification allows entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2.

Qualification details

500/8269/3
CYQ - Central YMCA Qualifications
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/04/2010
Operational start date in centres:
01/04/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2013
Certification end date:
31/12/2015
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
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This qualification currently offers entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) at level 2 and is a prerequisite qualification to gain access to other CYQ qualifications at level 2, 3 and 4.

Entry on to the Register shows potential employers a learner's commitment to their career and education.
Health and Fitness Instructor
Leisure Centre Assistant
Sports Coach
C. Prepare for employment
C1. Prepare for employment in a broad occupational area
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
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Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Examination
None.
None.
The assessment requirements outlined in the Sector Skills Council assessment strategy are incorporated within this qualification.
Candidates must achieve:

Gym-Based Exercise pathway: 14 credits from mandatory units plus 10 credits from
relevant optional units

Exercise to Music pathway: 14 credits from mandatory units plus 10 credits from relevant
optional units

Water-Based Exercise pathway: 14 credits from mandatory units plus 11 credits from
relevant optional units

Exercise and Physical Activity for Children pathway: 14 credits from mandatory units plus 9 credits relevant from optional units
  • A1 -  Mandatory
    Credit Value required: Minimum 14.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 4, Maximum 4.
    • H/600/9013 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise
    • M/600/9015 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
    • T/600/9016 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
    • A/600/9017 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health
  • P  -  Pathways
    Credit Value required: Minimum 9.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
    • CH -  Health Related Exercises for Children
      All units must be completed
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 9.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • A/600/9048 - Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children
      • T/600/9050 - Instructing health related exercise and physical activity to children
    • EX -  Exercise to Music
      Both units will need to be completed.
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 10, Maximum 10.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • F/600/9021 - Planning group exercise to music sessions
      • J/600/9022 - Instructing group exercise to music
    • Gy -  Gym-Based Exercises
      Both units need to be completed
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 10, Maximum 10.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
    • WA -  Water Based Activities
      Both units need to be completed.
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 11, Maximum 11.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.