Active IQ Certificate in Teaching Physical Activity to Children Aged Under 5 and 5-11, Level 2- Please note: the full-time course is available to Group Bookings only. Individual students may study the course online - for Online course descriptions see the drop down menus above. If you wish to arrange a group booking, please contact JulieCrofts@theymca.org.uk at the YMCA Cambridge Office.
"A staggering 20% of British children are now overweight"Learn how to introduce children to exercise through fun and enjoyable activities - help them to develop social skills and to grow as individuals. You will be able to plan and deliver safe and effective group and individual physical exercise sessions for children aged under 5 and/or 5-11 years old. |  |
TARGET CANDIDATESThis course is designed for: - Those wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector, a community setting or in schools as teachers of children's physical activity
- Note: the course does not qualify candidates to be fitness instructors nor to design specialised programmes for children
- Fitness Instructors who are seeking to develop their qualifications
PREREQUISITESTeaching Physical Activity to Children aged under 5 or 5-11: - Candidates must be aged 16 or over
- 16-18 year olds may need to be supervised in the workplace once they have achieved the qualification
- There is an element of communication involved (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and candidates should therefore have basic communication skills pitched at Level 2
- It is recommended that candidates undergo a CRB check prior to commencement of the training
- Note: candidates 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 had a satisfactory CRB check
The 3 day course is held in Cambridge and cover the following subjects: - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- 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
Please note: since the practical aspects of teaching are very different, candidates must choose to specialise in one age group, either under 5s or 5-11 year olds. However, for those wishing to qualify in both age groups the total cost will be £570, provided both courses are booked at the same time. This represents a discount of £100. ASSESSMENT PROCEDUREAssessment is is in five parts: - Multiple choice Theory Paper
- Session planning:
- Screening and risk assessment
- Preparation of self to teach
- Preparing a physical activity session - worksheet
- Instruct a physical activity session for children
- Conclude and review the physical activity session:
- Complete an incident/accident report from - worksheet
- Reflective practise - worksheet
- Assist with the delivery of a physical activity session for children
Please note that the method of Practical Assessment is by submission of a video recording of your teaching session not less than ten weeks after practical training. There is an administrative fee of £40 to cover the costs of postage and assessment. However, it is possible to arrange for an Assessor to observe the teaching session in person, for example at a school or gym. This may suit a group of students rather than one student since there is an additional fee of £150 per day plus travel. The method of Practical Assessment can be settled during the course. 
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