aqua instructor

This course is for candidates who have completed the Level 2 Aerobics or Gym Instructor course and are seeking to develop their teaching skills to include water based exercise.. The course will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to teach a broad range of clients.

3 Half days plus assessment

• How to plan and teach safe and effective sessions

• Water training teaching skills

• Adapting exercise for various skill levels

• Sample formats

The theory units are delivered through a variety of lectures and class discussions and are supported by PowerPoint presentation and student handbooks.
The practical unit is delivered in a swimming pool in the form of teaching workshops and practical experiences

Practical - After planning a session within the course guidelines, you need to bring a participant (a friend or a relative) to the training venue and lead them and other members of the class (min 8) through your planned session. A trained assessor will monitor your performance against set criteria that you will have become familiar with during the course.  Following a short evaluation, you will receive your result

CYQ – Central YMCA Qualifications

£175

Level 2 Certificate in Exercise to Music or Gym

Course costs include handbook, CYQ Certificate and all assessment materials. Home practice required. You do not have to be able to swim to take part in this course, although you must be confident in the water.