Distinction Fitness and Education
Fitness Center in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Distinction Fitness and Education are a newly established business which is delivering Central YMCA Qualifications with an emphasis on quality. Our goal is to introduce enthusiastic, knowledgeable and qualified students to the leisure industry and also to provide existing gym instructors and personal trainers with high quality, affordable developmental training. We will deliver this high quality by only using tutors who are not only well qualified in the industry, but also have industry working experience and suitable teaching qualifications. Our main strategy is to establish excellence in an area where we feel that the quality of training has declined.
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Gym Instructor Award, Level 2, Central YMCA Qualifications
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read moreQualification: Central YMCA Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Based Exercise)
Course Content
This qualification covers all of the knowledge and skills you will require to become a instructor. More specifically -gym based level 2 course will teach you:
Anatomy, physiology and Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Planning and Instructing gym-based exercise
Route to Qualification and Assessment Methods
Step 1
Your course will begin 4 weeks prior to the first weekend of your instructing workshop. During this period you will undertake home study based work to cover the modules:
Anatomy, physiology and Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Step 2
You will then attend your four day workshop which will be spread over two weekends. This will enable you to fully absorb the theoretical content of the course and practice the practical elements of the gym instructor course. The workshops will cover:
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Planning and Instructing gym-based exercise
During this time you will carry out two multiple choice theory exams and complete two worksheets.
Step 3
Final assessment. Following completion of the four day workshops you will be assessed five weeks later, teaching a variety of gym-based exercises to your client. This assessment will last approximately 60 minutes and will be observed directly by one of our assessors.
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre-requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites for this qualification however you will need some experience of using a gym. You will also need to be over 16 in order to complete the practical assessment.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
read moreQualification: Central YMCA Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Based Exercise) Course Content
This qualification covers all of the knowledge and skills you will require to become a instructor. More specifically -gym based level 2 course will teach you:
Anatomy, physiology and Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Planning and Instructing gym-based exercise
Route to Qualification and Assessment Methods
Step 1
Your course will begin 4 weeks prior to the first weekend of your instructing workshop. During this period you will undertake home study based work to cover the modules:
Anatomy, physiology and Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Step 2
You will then attend your four day workshop which will be spread over two weekends. This will enable you to fully absorb the theoretical content of the course and practice the practical elements of the gym instructor course. The workshops will cover:
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Planning and Instructing gym-based exercise
During this time you will carry out two multiple choice theory exams and complete two worksheets.
Step 3
Final assessment. Following completion of the four day workshops you will be assessed five weeks later, teaching a variety of gym-based exercises to your client. This assessment will last approximately 60 minutes and will be observed directly by one of our assessors.
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre-requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites for this qualification however you will need some experience of using a gym. You will also need to be over 16 in order to complete the practical assessment.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
Personal Trainer Award, Level 3, Central YMCA Qualifications
985
read moreQualification: Central YMCA Level 3, Award in Personal Training
Course Content
This qualification covers all of the knowledge and skills you will need to become a Personal Trainer, over a period of 18 weeks. This course will teach you:
Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Delivering personal training sessions
Programming personal training with clients (including customer lifestyle and fitness testing and assessment)
Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Route to Qualification and Assessment Methods
Step 1
You will be required to attend a two day workshop which will cover the nutritional elements of the personal trainers award. The workshop will cover:
Applying the principles of nutrition of a physical activity programme
On week 10 of your course you will be required to complete one multiple choice theory exam (70% pass) and hand in nutrition case study
Step 2
You will then undertake 4 weeks home study based work to cover the modules:
Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Step 3
You will be required to attend five workshops which will be spread over two weekends to allow you to fully absorb the theoretical content and practice the practical elements of the advanced instructor course. The workshops will cover:
Delivering and programming personal training with customers
Client lifestyle and fitness testing and assessment
On week 11 of your course you will complete one multiple choice anatomy and physiology theory exam (70% pass)
Step 4
Final Assessment (Week 18).It will last approximately 90 minutes and will be observed directly by one of our assessors.
Assessments will include:
Undertaking a variety of physical measurements from your client and correctly reporting the data
Undertaking a variety of training approaches (cardiovascular and resistance training) with your client
Submission of 12 week case study and VIVA (professional discussion)
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies.
Pre-requisites
You will be required to have already completed and passed a Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 2 qualification. You will also need to be over 16.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)
read moreQualification: Central YMCA Level 3, Award in Personal Training Course Content
This qualification covers all of the knowledge and skills you will need to become a Personal Trainer, over a period of 18 weeks. This course will teach you:
Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Delivering personal training sessions
Programming personal training with clients (including customer lifestyle and fitness testing and assessment)
Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Route to Qualification and Assessment Methods
Step 1
You will be required to attend a two day workshop which will cover the nutritional elements of the personal trainers award. The workshop will cover:
Applying the principles of nutrition of a physical activity programme
On week 10 of your course you will be required to complete one multiple choice theory exam (70% pass) and hand in nutrition case study
Step 2
You will then undertake 4 weeks home study based work to cover the modules:
Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Step 3
You will be required to attend five workshops which will be spread over two weekends to allow you to fully absorb the theoretical content and practice the practical elements of the advanced instructor course. The workshops will cover:
Delivering and programming personal training with customers
Client lifestyle and fitness testing and assessment
On week 11 of your course you will complete one multiple choice anatomy and physiology theory exam (70% pass)
Step 4
Final Assessment (Week 18).It will last approximately 90 minutes and will be observed directly by one of our assessors.
Assessments will include:
Undertaking a variety of physical measurements from your client and correctly reporting the data
Undertaking a variety of training approaches (cardiovascular and resistance training) with your client
Submission of 12 week case study and VIVA (professional discussion)
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies.
Pre-requisites
You will be required to have already completed and passed a Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 2 qualification. You will also need to be over 16.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)
Circuit Training Award, Level 2, Central YMCA Qualifications
240
read moreQualification: Central YMCA Level 2, Award in Circuit Training
Course Content
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to design and deliver safe and effective circuit training sessions.
Learners will cover:
How to design and teach safe and effective circuit training sessions
The principles of warm up, the aerobic curve and cool down
Working to music
Motivating participants
A variety of group teaching skills
How to respond to health and safety issues
Step 1
Your course will begin with a two day in-depth practical workshop where you will learn how to incorporate and adapt exercise components to plan and deliver a range of muscular strength and endurance and cardiovascular exercises in a group based setting.
Step 2
You will then have four weeks in which to plan and practice developing your teaching skills within a group based circuit training session before attending a practical assessment. The practical assessment will last approximately 60 minutes.
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites for this qualification however you will need some experience of using a gym. You will also need to be over 16 in order to complete the practical assessment.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
read moreQualification: Central YMCA Level 2, Award in Circuit TrainingCourse Content
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to design and deliver safe and effective circuit training sessions.
Learners will cover:
How to design and teach safe and effective circuit training sessions
The principles of warm up, the aerobic curve and cool down
Working to music
Motivating participants
A variety of group teaching skills
How to respond to health and safety issues
Step 1
Your course will begin with a two day in-depth practical workshop where you will learn how to incorporate and adapt exercise components to plan and deliver a range of muscular strength and endurance and cardiovascular exercises in a group based setting.
Step 2
You will then have four weeks in which to plan and practice developing your teaching skills within a group based circuit training session before attending a practical assessment. The practical assessment will last approximately 60 minutes.
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites for this qualification however you will need some experience of using a gym. You will also need to be over 16 in order to complete the practical assessment.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
Nutrition for Physical Activity, Level 3, Central YMCA Qualifications
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read moreQualification: Central YMCA Level 3, Nutrition for Physical Activity
Course Content
This covers all of the knowledge and skills you will need to gain your Level 3 Nutrition for Physical Activity qualification. More specifically, this qualification will teach you:
Principles of nutrition
Digestive system, structure and function
Macro and Micro nutrients
Hydration
Food groups
Calorific values
Interpreting food labels
Healthy eating and food preparation
The dangers of fad diets
Nutrition and physical activity
Route to Qualification and Assessment Methods
You will be required to attend Distinction Fitness and Education's two day workshop. The workshop will cover:
Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Collecting, analysing and utilising nutritional information
The principles of nutritional goal setting with clients
Providing nutritional advice in line wih nationally recommended best practice
You will then have eight weeks home study in which to complete a case study, thereinafter you will attend an assessment to:
Carry out one multiple choice theory exam (70% pass)
Hand in nutrition case study
Note: Assessment will be weekend 1 of the Personal Trainers Award
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre-requisites
You will be required to have already completed and passed a Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 2 qualification. You will also need to be over 16.
REPs Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
read moreQualification: Central YMCA Level 3, Nutrition for Physical ActivityCourse Content
This covers all of the knowledge and skills you will need to gain your Level 3 Nutrition for Physical Activity qualification. More specifically, this qualification will teach you:
Principles of nutrition
Digestive system, structure and function
Macro and Micro nutrients
Hydration
Food groups
Calorific values
Interpreting food labels
Healthy eating and food preparation
The dangers of fad diets
Nutrition and physical activity
Route to Qualification and Assessment Methods
You will be required to attend Distinction Fitness and Education's two day workshop. The workshop will cover:
Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Collecting, analysing and utilising nutritional information
The principles of nutritional goal setting with clients
Providing nutritional advice in line wih nationally recommended best practice
You will then have eight weeks home study in which to complete a case study, thereinafter you will attend an assessment to:
Carry out one multiple choice theory exam (70% pass)
Hand in nutrition case study
Note: Assessment will be weekend 1 of the Personal Trainers Award
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre-requisites
You will be required to have already completed and passed a Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 2 qualification. You will also need to be over 16.
REPs Information
This qualification is worth 20 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
Sports Conditioning Award, Level 3, Central YMCA Qualifications
295
read moreQualification: Central YMCA Level 3, Award in Sports Conditioning
Course Structure
The aim of this qualification is to equip the learner with the skills required to provide fitness programmes to improve performance across a range of sports and sporting events.
You will be required to:
Attend a two day Distinction Fitness workshop
Produce a Case Study
During your workshop you will learn skills such as:
Sport analysis
Movement analysis
Periodisation
Power and Plyometrics
Speed
Agility
Quickness
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre-requisites
You will be required to have already completed and passed a Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 2 qualification. You will also need to be over 16.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 3 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) ....
read moreQualification: Central YMCA Level 3, Award in Sports ConditioningCourse Structure
The aim of this qualification is to equip the learner with the skills required to provide fitness programmes to improve performance across a range of sports and sporting events.
You will be required to:
Attend a two day Distinction Fitness workshop
Produce a Case Study
During your workshop you will learn skills such as:
Sport analysis
Movement analysis
Periodisation
Power and Plyometrics
Speed
Agility
Quickness
Support
As a student of Distinction Fitness and Education you will receive tutor help throughout the duration of your studies. You will have regular contact with your tutor and you may contact them at anytime.
Pre-requisites
You will be required to have already completed and passed a Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 2 qualification. You will also need to be over 16.
REPS Information
This qualification is worth 3 points with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) ....