Introduction to Exercise & Fitness

Course Overview

Learn the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology and discover the workings of the body’s cardiovascular and energy systems.  Understand the importance of health and safety issues in the gym and learn to safely administer first aid.  Develop skills to help clients overcome potential barriers to physical activity, and learn to plan, teach and evaluate a gym programme. 

Because the learning materials have been written and endorsed by YMCAfit they underpin the pre-requisite knowledge required to sit the nationally recognised Level 2 Certificate in Exercise and Fitness Knowledge.  However should you wish to take this further to become fully qualified as a gym or fitness instructor additional practical training would be required, available through our partners YMCAfit.

Pre-requisites

• No previous experience required to access this course. 

Qualification

ICS Introduction to Exercise & Fitness Diploma (Access to L2 Certificate in Exercise and Fitness Knowledge).

Key Topics

• Bones & Joints
• Muscle and Muscle actions
• Cardiovascular and energy systems
• Components and principles of fitness
• Health & Safety at Work Act to the gym environment
• Customer care 
• Strategy for the adoption and maintenance of physical activity.

Course Code

A72

Hours of Study

90 Hours / 9 Months Support

Outline

You’ll complete six assessments during your course. These assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community, or they can be posted to ICS. It is recommended that you submit your assessments online as you will receive your results more quickly this way.

Assessment Breakdown

• Assessment 1: 15 questions
• Assessment 2: 10 questions
• Assessment 3: 8 questions
• Assessment 4: 10 questions
• Assessment 5: 11 questions
• Assessment 6: 18 questions

Examination

Please note Examination fees are additional to the cost of your course.