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Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Children 5 - 16) QCF

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Children under 5) NQF

The Active IQ Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Children) is at level 2 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2.

Your working or occupational title will be Physical Activity Instructor for Children

A physical activity instructor for children is responsible for the planning, instructing and evaluation of group activities for children aged up to 5 years & between 5 and 16 years old via a range of activities, including (but not limited to) creative play, games providing basic skills for various sports, general exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle. A physical instructor for children is responsible for encouraging children of all ages to adhere to activities that promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle, employing motivational strategies to achieve this

For Instructors already qualified to Level 2 standard

We offer 2 qualification upgrades.
Level 2 certificate to teach 5-16
Level 2 certificate to teach under 5's

Level 2 certificate to teach 5-16
You will need to comlete only the following units for Level 2 5-16:

Unit 11 - Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children
Unit 12 - Instructing health related exercise and physical activity to children

Your Assessment will include:

Unit 5 - Worksheet or Professional Discussion, PARQ, Activity Session Plan x 2
Unit 6 - Worksheet,Observed Summative Assessment,Session and Self Evaluation

The additional 2 units required Level 2 Certificate to Teach Exercise and Fitness(Children 5-16)costs Ł190

Level 2 certificate to teach under 5's
You will only need to comlete the following units for undr 5's:

Preparing a Physical Activity Session for Children
Teaching a Physical Activity Session for Children
Concluding and Reviewing a Physical Activity Session for Children
Introduction to Working with Children

Assessment

Detailed session plan
Worksheet
Direct observation of the candidate preparing and teaching a session
Direct observation of the candidate concluding and reviewing a physical activity session
Session review form and an incident/accident report form
Reflective practice worksheet
A 75 minute theory paper consisting of thirty multiple choice questions

The upgrade to Level 2 Certificate to Teach Exercise and Fitness(Children under 5's)costs Ł220

Course title	Location	Venue
Level to Certificate 5-16	Home study	Online & phone tutorial
Level to Certificate under 5's	Home study	Online & phone tutorial

For the General Public wanting to gain Level 2 Qualification to teach Children aged 5 - 16

The following information is a guide to help you assess your eligability for this course and the amount of work involved.
We are always happy to answer any questions if you would prefer a telephone consulation.

Entry Requirements for this course & Target Learners

There are no specific pre-requisite qualifications, but there is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.
Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career either in the health and fitness sector, community setting or in schools as teachers of children’s physical activity
16 to 18 year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification
It is recommended that candidates are in possession of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure with the Criminal Record Bureau before commencing this course.Learners can be employed before the CRB check is complete provided the organisation is satisfied, on the basis of other checks, that it is safe to do so; however, organisations cannot let anyone have unsupervised access to children until they have a satisfactory CRB check

This Qualification is ideal for:

Teaching Yoga to children as part of Youth Yoga
All group exercise instructors wanting to tech children
Yoga instructors wanting to teach children

Qualification Aim & Objectives:

To train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to plan and deliver safe and effective group and individual physical exercise sessions for children aged 5 to 11 and 11 - 15 (the types of activity and delivery methods for these age groups are distinctly different
To develop learners’ knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to exercise and fitness and children’s development
To develop learners’ ability to plan and deliver safe and effective physical activity sessions for children.
To develop learners’ knowledge of health and safety, child protection and building relationships in a fitness environment.

Qualification Structure:

This qualification comprises 6 units:

Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Unit 2 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Unit 3 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Unit 4 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Unit 11 - Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children
Unit 12 - Instructing health related exercise and physical activity to children

Successful achievement of all six units must be achieved for the full qualification

Assessment:

Unit 1 - Multiple choice exam (70% pass required)
Unit 2 - Client Interview & Worksheet
Unit 3 - Worksheet
Unit 4 - Multiple choice question paper
Unit 5 - Worksheet or Professional Discussion,PARQ,Activity Session Plan x 2
Unit 6 - Worksheet,Observed Summative Assessment,Session and Self Evaluation

Assessment can be organised at your place of work for the written exam, via DVD for the practical exam or live at an assessment day.

Group X recommend that you work with one of our Mentors during your study:

Your mentor will help you to make the hard transition into practical teaching.
This level of experience will be invaluable as it will provide a healthy transition from participant to instructor in a safe and appreciative environment.
Your mentor will help you int he following ways:

Invite you to attend up to 8 sessions
Provide you with progressive feedback
View your course work and offer help & advice
Allow to teach parts of their classes in order for you to gain experience
Invigilate your exams
Offer online or phone consultations once a week

Group X Training will provide you with a mentor for the additional fee of Ł150 paid directly to them. If you would like to nominate your own instructor as a mentor, please let us know.

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Please go ahead and book your course, the Level 2 Certificate to Teach Exercise and Fitness to Children(aged 5-16) costs Ł450
Once you have gained this qualification you can move onto the under 5's qualification at the discounted price of Ł190

Course title	Location	Venue
Level 2 certificate to teach children 5-16	Home study	Online & phone tutorial

If you need any more information please contact me by telephone on
020 8488 1451 or use the email contact form.

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