CYQ Certificate in Water Based Exercise, Level 2

"The essential skills needed to design and teach water based exercise" This course is for qualified Exercise to Music and Gym Instructors who wish to broaden their teaching skills to include the popular and enjoyable water based exercise. It covers the effects of water on the body, adapting to the water, choreography and the design and teaching of exercise in the water.

TARGET CANDIDATES

• Exercise to Music and Gym Instructors who are seeking to develop their qualifications
• Those who are already working as Water Based Exercise Instructors but who lack a recognised qualification

PREREQUISITES

• Level 2 Certificate in Exercise to Music or Gym Instruction or equivalent 
• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise & Fitness Knowledge

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• The effects of water on the body
• Muscle action in water
• Muscular strength and endurance (MSE) in the water
• Choreography
• Class Structure
• Adapting to the water
• Use of equipment
• Benefits of Water Based Exercise sessions

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

• Plan and prepare a group Water Based Exercise session
• Instruct a group Water Based Exercise session
  • Note: you will be required to bring two volunteers with you to take part in the exercise session
• Evaluate the session and develop personal coaching practice

COURSE DATES: TBA - register your interest now!

If you would like to receive information on Course Dates, please register your interest by clicking on this email link: Paul.Huzzey@theymca.org.uk. Please quote 'Water-Based Exercise' in the address line of your email and give your name, address and contact details. Thank you.
 

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.