Level 2 Certificate In Exercise to Music (ETM)

 Course Code: Q2FIE

 If you are adding this onto your Level 2 gym instructor qualification or a level 2 EKF theory the price is only  £550 instead of the usual £825.00 as you have already completed the level 2 EFK theory.

 The attendance is 5-days over a 2 week period. Theory assessments are held monthly so can be chosen at candidates' convenience. Practicals are assessed by submitting a recording of the practical session. 

Introduction

 The Active IQ Certificate in Fitness Instruction (ETM) is at level 2 on the Qualifications and Credit

 Framework. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2.

Guided learning hours: 159 Notional learning hours: 240 Credit: 24

Minimum credit to be achieved at the level of the qualification: 24

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

•• Some experience of studio-based exercise classes is highly recommended

•• The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree

of physical fitness is necessary

•• There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved

and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2

TARGET LEARNERS:

•• Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as studio-based

fitness instructors

•• Please note that 16 to 18 year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have

achieved

AIM:

•• To train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver

safe and effective exercise classes in a health club environment

OBJECTIVES:

•• To develop learner’s knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to exercise and

fitness

•• To develop learner’s ability to plan and deliver safe and effective exercise to music sessions

•• To provide learners with the knowledge to develop good customer service and the personal qualities

required by the exercise and fitness industry

•• To provide learners with an awareness of health and safety in an exercise and fitness environment

•• To provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further qualifications in the exercise and

fitness industry

PROGRESSION:

•• This qualification provides progression to Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Instructing Exercise and

Fitness, for learners who wish to develop and demonstrate occupational competence in group

exercise to music instruction

•• Alternatively, it provides progression to Level 3 qualifications in Pilates or Personal Training for

learners who wish to further their knowledge and skills and become personal trainers working with

specialist populations as well as the general population

•• Learners may also progress on to the Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage, where

they will be provided with the knowledge and skills to practice sports massage alongside fitness

instructing in the health club environment

•• Learners may also broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing to Level 2 qualifications in

instructing Circuits, Step and Aqua

LINKS TO NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

There are direct links to the NOS in Instructing Exercise and Fitness:

A355 Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity

C22 Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation

C316 Work with clients to help them to adhere to exercise and physical activity

D453 Plan and prepare group exercise to music

D454 Instruct group exercise to music

LINKS TO KEY SKILLS

Studying towards the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (ETM) provides learners with the

opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for the production of some or all of the

evidence required to meet the standards for the following Key Skills units:

UK LEVEL 2 (European Qualifications Framework

EQF Level 3) Occupational Descriptor

Occupational Title

Group Exercise to Music Instructor

Occupational Description

A Group Exercise to Music Instructor’s role includes the planning, instructing and evaluation of

exercise to music sessions via a range of activities, including (but not limited to) Aerobics (Exercise

to Music), Step, Body Conditioning and Circuit Training. An Exercise to Music instructor should also

actively encourage class members to adhere to regular group fitness sessions, employing appropriate

motivational strategies to achieve this.

Occupational Roles

The Group Exercise to Music Instructor should be involved in:

1. Planning, instructing and evaluating safe and appropriate exercise to music sessions

2. Planning and delivering a variety of exercise to music sessions, including (but not limited to)

Aerobics (Exercise to Music), Step, Body Conditioning and Circuit Training

3. Selecting relevant exercises and designing appropriate exercises/routines which address safety at all

times

4. Using logical and progressive teaching methodology to develop choreography and build routines

effectively

5. Developing routines that build up in a progressive fashion, to ensure that class members experience

a sense of achievement

6. Demonstrating a variety of choreographic methods to keep class members interested and motivated

7. Planning routines, using the structure of the music, to create the content for all components of the

session

8. Use the music tempo and structure to develop choreography in a progressive manner

9. Providing adaptations and alternatives throughout sessions to allow for individual differences

10. Monitoring class members, correcting and praising technique where appropriate

11. Motivating class members using appropriate techniques in order to promote retention and

adherence to exercise

12. Acting as a positive role model for all class members and staff

13. Demonstrating a positive attitude to ensure that class members feel welcome at all times

14. Proactively developing and maintaining the highest standards of customer care in order to facilitate

the retention of clients/members

15. Promoting healthy activities and related strategies for daily living to class members

16. Monitoring and assisting in the upkeep of the environment and studio fitness equipment

17. Reflecting on own performance in order to enhance personal development

18. Working within the parameters given at Level 2, recognising the standards and professional

limitations that this provides

19. Making the appropriate decisions relating to class members and their goals and, where required,

refer to appropriate members of staff for guidance and support

Occupational Competence

L2 Group Exercise to Music Instructors should:

1. Be aware of their professional role boundaries as listed….

2. Instructors should give guidance to encourage special population clients* to follow the key safety

guidelines and discourage them from anything deemed to be potentially hazardous/contraindicated

to enable them to take part in sessions.

*Special population clients including:

•• 14-16 year old young people

•• disabled people

•• older people (50+)

•• ante and postnatal women

3. Get advice from another appropriate professional if there are any objectives, physical activities or

risks that fall outside their professional boundaries or that they do not feel competent to deal with

and/or refer on to the appropriate person.

L2 Group Exercise to Music Instructors (who do not posses the appropriate special population

qualification/s in older adults, ante/post-natal women and disabled people) should NOT:

•• Specialist instructor in the area of special populations, or advertise as such

•• Instruct special population clients 1:1 or in groups on a regular or progressive basis

•• Plan a progressive, long-term special populations exercise or physical activity programme

•• Play any role in exercise or physical activity programming or monitoring in condition management

on a 1:1 or group basis. (For this, a Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification is required and for

certain conditions, where national occupational standards are in place, a Level 4 qualification).

2. Prescribe any form of exercise session or individual exercise that they have not been trained to

deliver/teach effectively.

3. Instruct exercise in disciplines in which they are not qualified or where they do not hold appropriate

endorsed training (e.g. a Level 2 fitness instructor should not ‘cover’ an ETM class or a spinning

class if they do not hold the appropriate certificates).

4. Provide prescriptive nutritional advice or develop bespoke individualised nutrition plans for clients.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND UNIT CONTENT

This qualification comprises of 6 mandatory 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 5 - Planning group exercise to music sessions

Unit 6 - Instructing group exercise to music sessions

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