CYQ Certificate in Advanced Studio Instruction, Level 3

• If you consider yourself to be an Advanced Studio Instructor OR if you have that goal in mind, then you've got to do this very new course -  be among the first to qualify in the country!
• The YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is amongst the first training providers in the UK to offer the new Advanced Studio Instructor course led by Liz Smith, Dip RSA, Dip PT, Dip cYs

AIMS OF THE QUALIFICATION

The aim of the Certificate is to give candidates the skills and underpinning knowledge to enable them to plan a variety of advanced exercise to music sessions, using a range of choreography and delivery methods, training approaches, teaching styles and equipment. Sessions may cover any of or a combination of Cardiovascular, Resistance, Core stability, Flexibility, Power and Motor Skills training.

However, the qualification recognises that the experienced Studio Instructor who teaches regularly, attends workshops and conventions and keeps up to date with continuing personal development courses, may already processsome or all of the knowledge and skills required to be ready for Assessment - for example, you may have already completed Exercise & Fitness Knowledge Level 3 or have the necessary Advanced Teaching Skills. In such cases the instructor may only need to complete certain course module(s) or may even be able to proceed straight to assessment.  An Information Pack with details of the full syllabus is available for you to check your knowledge and decide which course modules you need to complete.

If you have any questions about any of the above and to receive a copy of the Pack, please email Liz Smith at Liz.Smith@theymca.org.uk, or get in touch with Julie Crofts on 01223 273813.

PREREQUISITES

COURSE MODULES

Advanced Exercises & Fitness Knowledge, Level 3	£225
Advanced Body Conditioning	£275
Advanced Choreography	£155
Advanced Teaching Skills	£75
Assessment Fee	£155

Click on above course titles to view full details and dates of each course. Note: each course module can also be completed as a stand-alone qualification.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is in four parts:

• Advanced Exercise & Fitness Knowledge - Theory Paper
• 6 Week Programme
• Session Planning and Assessment of Practical Skills and Application of Advanced Systems
  • Candidates must prove competence in advanced teaching skills for both cardiovascular (CV) and resistance training (RT)
  • Note: the practical assessment is very flexible. You can teach either one combination class covering both CV and RT, or two classes. For example, ONE Hi/Lo class with MSE section, or a Salsa class AND a Studio Resistance class
  • Practical Assessment is by submission of a video of the teaching session
• Session Evaluation

Any of the following qualifications are essential pre-requisites to this course. You must hold a current (dated within the past three years) certificate or have maintained Continued Professional Development in these areas. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about whether your qualifications are acceptable as pre-requisites.