Children’s fitness

Main details

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Children’s Fitness)

This enables you to instruct group fitness sessions to children ages 5 – 16.

Once completed students will be qualified to join CIMSPA or REPS at level 2

Assessment

You will need to complete 2 multiple choice tests (none if you have already completed a fitness instructing qualification) and a practical assessment.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification other than being aged 16+

Career opportunities

Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to apply for work as a children’s fitness instructor, or start your own business. After-school clubs can be really popular.

As this qualification is nationally recognised and not just a workshop, this course will give you the skills for a career in the industry. In addition to the Children’s fitness elements you will also learn L2 Anatomy & Physiology. The following list will give you a good idea of what is taught:

Considerations for session planning:

• Physiological differences between ages
• Warm ups and cool downs
• Understanding behaviour

Age-appropriate activity

• Needs of different age groups
• Age-related activities
• Basic movements with progressions
• Game activities

Improving children’s fitness levels for health and fitness

• Activity levels and obesity
• CV and muscular fitness
• Encouraging healthy eating lifestyles

This course is delivered in a blended learning format. You will initially complete a period of home study where the theory elements of the course will be completed, supported by our experienced tutors. The practical elements of the course require 2 days of attendance over a weekend. You must book a minimum of 6 weeks in advance to allow yourself enough time to complete the theory part of the course. You will sit your theory papers on one of our assessment days and will need to provide video evidence and case study to go towards your practical