Level 2 Instructing Fitness For Children Aged 5-16

As a training provider, GXT focuses on equipping instructors with the necessary planning and teaching units to meet the requirements for insurance and the unique needs of working with younger age groups. This specialisation ensures instructors can confidently design and deliver fitness programs tailored to children, fostering their development and well-being through exercise.
This course might be particularly appealing to instructors looking to expand their client base to include younger populations or those seeking to ensure their training meets industry standards for working safely and effectively with children.

Qualification
Level 2 Instructing Fitness For Children Aged 5-16

£398.00 (monthly part payment option)

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Ignite Young Minds, Empower Young Bodies

Elevate your teaching repertoire with our Level 2 online course most popular for instructors looking to specialise in children’s fitness. This comprehensive  course aims to equip instructors with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and deliver engaging and effective physical exercise programs tailored for children. It focuses on how to adapt fitness activities for age-specific groups—children aged 5 to 11 and 11 to 16.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is ideal for qualified fitness instructors, physical education teachers, childcare professionals, and sports coaches who wish to expand their expertise and add a new skill by learning how to effectively teach exercise to children.

Course Highlights:

  • Creative Exercise Techniques: Discover a range of fun activities and games that promote physical fitness and cater to various age groups, from 5-16.
  • Safety and Inclusivity:Learn best practices for ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children, accommodating diverse needs and abilities.
  • Flexible  Access: Study at your own pace with round-the-clock access to course materials.
  • Qualification: Receive a Level 2 certification upon successful completion, which will enhance your qualifications as a children’s fitness instructor and open new avenues in your career.

Benefits of Adding this Skill:

  • Expand Your Client Base: Tap into a growing demand for children’s fitness programs by offering specialised services that parents and schools seek.
  • Comprehensive Instructor Toolkit: Equip yourself with practical skills and resources to design engaging exercise sessions adapted for young audiences.
  • Impact Young Lives:Play a crucial role in promoting healthy lifestyle habits that can benefit children’s physical and emotional well-being for a lifetime.
  • Professional Growth: Stand out in the fitness industry with an OFQUAL recognised certification that showcases your commitment to expanding your teaching capabilities.

Enroll Today and Start Making a Difference!

Join a thriving community of like-minded professionals and gain the expertise needed to inspire the next generation through exercise. Secure your place now in the “EnergiSe and Inspire: Teaching Exercise to Young Movers” course and embark on a rewarding journey of professional and personal development.

FULL QUALIFICATION – There are no specific pre-requisite qualifications, but there is an element of discussing, presenting, reading and writing involved and learners should have basic skills in communication.

2 UNIT OPTION – You can complete the 2 specific 5-16 units in planning and instructing group exercise if you currently hold a level 2 qualification with the following units (or equivalent):

Mandatory Units

  • Unit 1 – Anatomy and physiology for exercise
  • Unit 2 – Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
  • Unit 3 – Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
  • Unit 4 – Principles of exercise, fitness and health

You will need to submit a copy of your Level 2 certificate.

This is the industry standard qualification for adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career either in the health and fitness sector, community setting or in schools as teachers of children’s physical activity

16 to 18 year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification

It is recommended that candidates are in possession of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure with the Criminal Record Bureau before commencing this course.Learners can be employed before the CRB check is complete provided the organisation is satisfied, on the basis of other checks, that it is safe to do so; however, organisations cannot let anyone have unsupervised access to children until they have a satisfactory CRB check

The following information is a guide to help you assess your eligibility for this course and the amount of work involved. We are always happy to answer any questions if you would prefer a telephone consultation.

Why qualify with GXT:

  1. No exams – all assessment is via worksheet
  2. Video submission for your practical assessment
  3. Instant communication and up skill opportunities once qualified

This Qualification is ideal for:

  • Anyone wanting a full or part time career in teaching fitness to children
  • School teachers wanting an extra income
  • Pilates & Yoga instructors wanting to teach children

Qualification Aim & Objectives:

  • To train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to plan and deliver safe and effective group and individual physical exercise sessions for children aged 5 to 11 and 11 – 16 (the types of activity and delivery methods for these age groups are distinctly different.
  • To develop learners’ knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to exercise and fitness and children’s development.
  • To develop learners’ ability to plan and deliver safe and effective physical activity sessions for children.
  • To develop learners’ knowledge of health and safety, child protection and building relationships in a fitness environment.

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