This gym course with circuits will give you an introduction into fitness programme design covering both resistance training and cardiovascular training. You will also learn about the various body systems and the effects of exercise upon them. This will enable you to plan, instruct and evaluate a variety of circuit training sessions.

On this gym course with circuits you will learn: Skeletal System Muscle System and Muscle Action Cardio Respiratory System Energy Systems Principles of Fitness Principles of Training Principles of Resistance Training Resistance Training Exercises Principles of Cardiovascular Training Cardiovascular Training Exercises How to plan, instruct and evaluate a fitness programme How to support participants in promoting the adoption of physical activity Health, Safety and Professionalism How to plan, instruct and evaluate a circuit training programme Appropriate Health and Safety considerations Circuit Training approaches and Techniques How to set up a circuit training class.

As a Fitness Instructor you will be able to write programmes for clients wishing to achieve a variety of fitness goals and plan circuit training sessions using a wide range of equipment for clients of multiple levels of fitness and experience.

Gym Course Requirement

You should have some experience of using a gym and attending circuit training sessions and during the course you will gain further knowledge and skills by participating in work experience activities in the gym and circuit environment

Assessment for Gym Instructor

You will submit a portfolio of evidence which contains the following:

• Screening documentation for a participant
• Session plan
• Risk assessment for the planned session
• Evidence of CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Health and Safety Worksheet
• Promote the Adoption of Physical Activity Worksheet

You will then be observed instructing your planned session. Following the assessment you will carryout a written evaluation of your performance and create an action plan for your continued professional development.

There is also a multiple choice theory paper which is externally set and marked by the Awarding Body.

Assessment for Circuit Training

You will submit a portfolio of evidence which contains the following:

• Screening documentation for a participant
• Session Plan
• Risk assessment for the planned session

As with your gym assessment, you will then be observed instructing your planned session. Following the assessment you will carryout a written evaluation of your performance and create an action plan for your continued professional development.

Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA)