Section outline

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    General

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    • This course is linked to a level 2 Gym Instruction course and is a qualification standard for anyone wishing to become a nationally qualified gym instructor.

      You need to work through the 8 topics below. As you work through the topics you will be asked to print out evidence. Keep this evidence in a file to claim the qualification. You will also have the opportunity to upload your work for the tutor to evaluate.

      At the completion of each module you will be required to pass an online test, submit your evidence, discuss points via a discussion board or e mail some comments.

      The name of your tutor will be given to you before you start the course.

    • You will need to print out the checklist and place this in the front of your portfolio. The evidence for this qualification is given here.

      Print checklist

    • The full documents are below. You do not need to print these out as each topic covers part of each booklet. However, if you want to have a hard copy feel free to print out the three documents.

    • Knowledge Book File
    • Assessment Book File
    • Gym Based Book File
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    Topic 1

    Before the session
    • You will also need to design your own consent form and your own PAR Q. Click here to see an example but for assessment purposes you must design your own. Once completed ask somoene to fill it up and put in your portfolio. Attach these with the worksheet . Make sure you label each assessment as indicated on the worksheet.
    • Worksheet on health and safety File
    • Health and Safety Form File
    • Download this health and safety form and complete it for the gym you intend to do your assessment. Keep a copy in your portfolio as you will need to show this to the assessor during the practical session.

    • Finally download the session planner. You will use this to construct  all your sessions. You will have a session planner for:

      • warm up
      • preparatory stretch
      • cv session
      • machine weights
      • free weights
      • Cool down

      Label your session planners unit 1.6-1.11

    • Session Planner File
    • An introduction to confidentiality NLN learning object
    • Confidentiality and written or verbal information NLN learning object
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    Topic 2

    Practical Evaluation of Session
    • Your practical session must be seen by your assessor. This may not be the same person as your tutor. This will take place over two days. You will be assessed on a gym session that lasts up to 1 hour Make sure you go through topics 6,7,8 and 9 first before the assessment. The dates of the assessment will appear online.
    • Assessors Observation Checklist File

    • Have a look at the assessors observation checklist above. This is what the assessor will use to assess your practical session. Once you have completed your assessed gym session you need to keep all paperwork and label it Unit 2.1 (assessor observatio) and 2.2 (session feedback).

      Now download the following worksheet and label these 2.3 & 2.4

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    Topic 3

    Ending the session
    • Ending the session File
    • Once you have read the file called ending the session complete the task at the end and put this in your porfolio. Fill in an evaluation and a session form and label these unit 3.1
    • Evaluation Form File
    • Session Evaluation File
    • Finally prepare a script to use for ending the session and gaining feedback. The file called ending the session will assist you. Label this 3.2
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    Topic 4

    Health, Exercise and Fitness
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    Topic 5

    Structure of Session
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    Topic 6

    Knowledge  

    • This workbook needs to be read. Your exam will be based on the content of this workbook. Make sure you complete the tasks to aid your understanding.

      The assessment is also attached. Once this is completed label this unit 6

    • Knowledge Workbook File
    • Knowledge Assessment File
    • Try this short learning package to check your understanding.
    • Building a body NLN learning object
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    Topic 7

    Health & Safety, Professionalism and Customer Care

    • The file called professionalism includes the main codes of conduct you should adhere to as a gym instructor. You will need this to answer the worksheet.
    • Professionalism File
    • Customer Service NLN learning object
    • Once you have gone through this learning package below download the worksheet and answer the questions. Put this in your portfolio. Label this unit 5
    • Profesionalism and Customer Care Worksheet File
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    Topic 8

    Aerobic Theory
    • Aerobic Theory File
    • Open the file called aerobic theory and complete the tasks at the end. Put these in your portfolio.
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    Topic 9

    Flexibility
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    Topic 10

    Resistance Theory

    • Resistance Theory File
    • Go through the file named resistance theory. At the end complete Task 1 - Task 4. This will be your evidence. Put it in your portfolio.
    • Free weights technique File