Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Standardisation Training Day

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ)

CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

Standardisation Training Day

• To introduce centre staff to the methods of best practice in delivery and assessment of the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

• Outcomes:– Overview of the structure of QCF Level 2 Certificate in Fitness

Instructing– Identify the mandatory units and optional pairings – Discuss, formative, ongoing summative and final summative

assessment– Identify Malpractice, Maladministration and invigilation procedures– Identify teaching and learning resources– Identify roles of the tutor, assessor and internal quality assurance

Aim

Timetable

10.00 – 10.30 Introduction & aims of the day10.30 – 11.30 Review mandatory units: syllabus & assessment requirements11.30 – 11.45 Break11.45 – 12.15 Optional units (syllabus review)12.30 – 13.00 Optional units (assessment specification)13.00 – 13.30 Lunch13.30 – 14.30 Workshop/review: managing summative assessment requirements14.30 – 15.00 Review learning resources/general updates/website15.00 – 15.30 Questions, summary & evaluation

Overview of the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

Four Mandatory Units:• Anatomy & Physiology • Health, Safety & Welfare in a Fitness Environment• Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health• Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise

Plus Optional Pairing planning and instructing in the context of:• Gym-Based Exercise• Exercise to Music• Water-Based Exercise• Exercise and Physical Activity for Children

Unit reference number

Unit title Level GLH Credit

Mandatory units

H/600/9013 Anatomy and physiology for exercise 2 41 6

T/600/9016 Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment 2 16 2

A/600/9017 Principles of exercise, fitness and health 2 48 4

M/600/9015 Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity

2 13 2

F/600/9018 Planning gym-based exercise 2 23 4

A/600/9020 Instructing gym-based exercise 2 37 6

Totals 178 GLH 24 credits

Gym-Based Exercise

Unit reference number

Unit title Level GLH Credit

H/600/9013 Anatomy and physiology for exercise 2 41 6

T/600/9016 Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment

2 16 2

A/600/9017 Principles of exercise, fitness and health 2 48 4

M/600/9015 Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity

2 13 2

F/600/9021 Planning group exercise to music sessions 2 24 4

J/600/9022 Instructing group exercise to music 2 37 6

Totals 179 GLH 24 credits

Exercise to Music

Mandatory Units Content and

Assessment Specification

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Mandatory Units

• H600/9013 – Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise

• T600/9016 – Level 2 Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment

• A600/9017 – Level 2 Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health

• M600/9015 – Level 2 Know How to Support Clients who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity


Content:• Structure and function of the skeleton• Muscles and muscle actions• Circulatory and respiratory systems• Energy systems• Nervous system

H600/9013 – Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise


Assessment specification:• Multiple choice theory paper 40 questions a minimum of 28 (70%) is

required to pass• The allocated time to complete this is 60 minutes

Additional information:• Mock theory papers are available from CYQ website www.cyq.org.uk or

requested from [email protected]• eAssessment is also available on request

H600/9013 – Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise

http://www.cyq.org.uk/

mailto:[email protected]

CYQ Theory Paper Invigilation Procedures

Role and Responsibilities of the Invigilator

• The role of the invigilator is to facilitate the administration of CYQ theory papers.

• The invigilator must not read or share the content of CYQ intellectual property

• CYQ operational staff and External Quality Assurers cannot discuss the content of CYQ theory papers with CYQ centre staff

• Feedback from learners regarding the content of CYQ theory papers can be sent to – [email protected]



Role and Responsibilities of the Invigilator

• Starting, Invigilating and Ending the Assessment• Late arrival of learners• Misconduct• Emergencies• Theory paper administration process• Procedures for online assessment invigilation


External Assessment Procedure • Reasonable Assessment Adjustment• Ordering theory papers• Ratio – 1 invigilator – 30 learners• Desk specification• Responsibilities of the learners• Security and storage – theory papers stored securely and destroyed

following assessment – answer sheets not to be taken home

http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/reasonable-assessment-and-special-consideration-procedure_0.pdf


Roles and responsibilities of invigilatorExternal Assessment procedureProcedures for online assessment

http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/role-of-the-invigilator.pdf

http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/external-assessment-procedure.pdf

http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/invigilation-procedure-for-eassessment.pdf


Content:• Emergency procedures• Health and Safety• Risk assessment• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults

T600/9016 – Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment


Assessment Specification:• Completion of the Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment

Worksheet• 100% is required to pass• The worksheet can be completed by the learner as part of a course or

summative assessment• It must be the learner’s sole work therefore group completion of this

worksheet is not permitted• It may be completed on a continuous basis• It can be marked by the course tutor or independent assessor

T600/9016 – Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment


Content:• Components of Fitness• Effects of exercise on the body• Principles and variable of an exercise programme• Safety guidelines for special populations• Health benefits of physical activity

A600/9017 – Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health


Assessment specification:• Multiple choice theory paper 40 questions a minimum of 28 (70%) is

required to pass• The allocated time to complete this is 60 minutes

Additional information:• Mock theory papers are available from CYQ website www.cyq.org.uk or

requested from [email protected]• eAssessment is also available on request

A600/9017 – Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health




Content:• Developing effective working relationships• Addressing barriers to exercise with clients• Exercise adherence• Providing customer service

M600/9015 – Know How to Support Clients Who take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity


Assessment Specification:• Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical

Activity Worksheet• 100% is required to pass• The worksheet can be completed by the learner as part of a course

or summative assessment• It must be the learner’s sole work therefore group completion of

this worksheet is not permitted• It may be completed on a continuous basis• It can be marked by the course tutor or independent assessor

M600/9015 – Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity

Optional Pairings

Gym-Based Exercise&

Exercise to Music

Content and Assessment Specification

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Optional Pairings

Gym-Based Exercise:

• F/600/9018 – Planning Gym-Based Exercise• A/600/9020 – Instructing Gym-Based Exercise

Exercise to Music:

• F/600/9021 – Planning Group Exercise to Music Sessions• J/600/9022 – Instructing Group Exercise to Music Sessions


Assessment overview for gym-based exercise

Assessment Element 5: Planning worksheetAssessment Element 6: Plan a gym-based exercise session Assessment Element 7: Instructing worksheetAssessment Element 8: Practical delivery of specific gym-based exercisesAssessment Element 9: Practical delivery of a gym-based exercise session


Assessment overview for exercise to music based exercise

Assessment Element 5: Planning worksheetAssessment Element 6: Plan a group ETM exercise session Assessment Element 7: Instructing worksheetAssessment Element 8: Observation of practical teaching

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Optional Parings

Content:• Collecting and using client information to plan gym-based exercise

programme• Client screening and informed consent • Client goal setting and evaluation• Gym equipment and designated exercises• Safe and effective gym session planning

F/600/9018 – Planning Gym-Based Exercise


Assessment Specification 5• Planning worksheet

Assessment Specification 6• Gym programme overview – covering aims, objectives, screening,

health and safety considerations



Assessment Specification 6 continued• Gym Programme card detailing the exercises, timings, intensity and

alternatives/adaptations. It must include:- Warm up component - CV component - 4 resistance machine exercises- 4 free weight exercises- 3 body weight exercises- Cool down component

It must include:• 3 types of CV equipment• 1 free weight exercise to be a bench lifts to show spotting/lifting

techniques



Additional information• The programme card must include 3 types of CV equipment & 1 free

weight exercise & a bench lift to show spotting/lifting techniques• All planned exercises should reflect current good practice• The client should be an apparently healthy individual aged 16 or over• The client can be a course peer or an external client



Content:• Collecting and using client information to plan a group exercise to

music session• Client screening & informed consent• Identifying a range of equipment used in an ETM session• Appropriate use of music and legal requirements • Safe and effective ETM planning

F/600/9021 – Planning Group Exercise to Music Sessions


Assessment Specification – Assessment Element 5 • Planning worksheet



Assessment specification – Assessment element 6• Session overview• Session plans covering:

- Warm up (mobility, pulse raiser, stretching)- Main component (CV curve i.e. build up, main, build down)- MSE- Cool-down (maintenance and developmental stretching)

It must include:• A minimum of one choreography method (see syllabus)• Detail the music breakdown, exercises, teaching points and progressions,

regressions and adaptations



Additional information

• The learner should plan for an apparently healthy group of individuals aged 16 or over

• The session needs to be planned to meet the needs of a mixed ability group

• The learner must plan a safe and effective exercise to music session lasting 45-60 minutes



Content:• Safe and effective gym equipment use and prescription• Exercise progressions and adaptations• Safe and effective session structure and management• Preparing self, client and equipment• Monitoring exercise intensity• Instructing and teaching skills• Evaluation and feedback• Behaviour management

A/600/9020 – Instructing Gym-Based Exercise


On-Course Assessment – Assessment element 7Worksheet• Can be completed on course on a continuous basis or as a

summative assessment• Can be completed as a homework task• Group completion is not permitted• May be marked by the course tutor or independent assessor



On-Course Assessment – Assessment element 8Practical delivery of specific gym-based exercises

A centre may assess the following during the course:• 2 free weight exercises (assessor choice)• 2 resistance machines (assessor choice)• 3 body weight exercises• 1 CV machine• Safe lifting and passing of weights and spotting

• Formal summative assessment• Learners should only be put forward for this assessment when the

tutor deems that they are ready



On-Course Assessment – Assessment element 8Practical delivery of specific gym-based exercises

Additional information:• This assessment can be assessed across a number of planned

assessments• The exercises can be taught using a peer from the course• This assessment can be carried out by the course tutor (must be a

qualified assessor i.e. A1 or equivalent)• This assessment element must be passed before moving on to the final

summative assessment• If a learner refers an individual exercise they can be re-assessed again

until a pass in all exercises is achieved



Final Summative Assessment – Assessment element 9Practical delivery of a gym-based session• Must be conducted as one complete session • The learner must be observed preparing the client• Appropriate warm-up and cool-down• CV curve (CV build up, CV main, CV build down)• 2 resistance machine lifts – 1 AC and one learner choice • 2 free weight lifts – 1 AC and one learner choice• Ending the session and evaluation

AC choice lifts should be chosen from the list of designated lifts to ensure that a range of techniques is covered



Additional information:• 2 Rs = re-assessed on the components/criteria they relate to • 3 or more Rs = re-assessed on the whole session • Safe lifting and passing must be demonstrated throughout • The chosen lifts must be different from those already assessed• The learner must be observed ending the session • The learner must complete a self evaluation (personal reflection) of

their performance at final summative assessment via completion of the Session Evaluation form

• The learner will be observed supporting the client throughout the session



Additional information:• The observed session should meet the needs of the client. If the client

is a beginner then an induction session would be appropriate. If not, the session should reflect the level and skill of the participant

• Once competence or otherwise has been decided the assessor can move the learner on to the next exercise or component



Content: •How to provide safe and effective group exercise to music sessions•Session structure•Preparing self, equipment and participants for group exercise to music•Group instructing and teaching skills covering demonstration, communication, voice projection, working with music and cueing•Building up and breaking down choreography•Exercise progressions and adaptations•Monitoring and improving participants performance•Evaluation and feedback

J/600/9022 – Instructing Group Exercise to Music


Assessment specification – Assessment element 7 Instructing worksheet• Can be completed on course on a continuous basis or as a

summative assessment • Can be completed as a homework task• Group completion is not permitted• May be marked by the course tutor or independent assessor

F/600/9021 – Instructing Group Exercise to Music


Assessment specification – Assessment element 8 Observation of practical teaching• Learners deliver their planned session – warm-up, CV, MSE & cool-

down (including developmental stretching)• Centres can advise learners to bring a participant with them on

assessment day • A minimum of six participants is required• The assessor should observe at least 30 minutes of the planned

session



Assessment specification – Assessment element 8 Observation of practical teaching• Learners are observed ending the session• Complete a self evaluation (personal reflection) of their

performance at final summative assessment via completion of the Session Evaluation form



Additional information:• The learner must demonstrate their ability to:

• work to the beat and phrase of the music• work to continuous play music • work to verse/chorus


Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Optional Pairings – Gym

Assessment overview for Gym-Based Exercise:The learner is assessed in TOTAL on safe and effective planning, instructing and evaluation of:

Planning • written worksheet – PARQ, informed consent, goal setting • gym programme card• session overview

Instructing • written task • practical delivery of gym-based exercises• practical delivery of a gym-based session • evaluation

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Optional Pairings – ETM

Assessment overview for Exercise to Music:The learner is assessed in TOTAL on safe and effective planning, instructing and evaluation of:

Planning • written worksheet • session overview – PARQ and informed consent • session plans to cover the complete session • Instructing worksheet

Instructing • written worksheet• observation of practical teaching • written evaluation

Methods of Assessment • Formative – ongoing feedback on learners progress which must take

place prior to ongoing assessment. There must be some written evidence that this has taken place

• Ongoing summative of specific gym-based exercises – a formal summative assessment counts towards the final assessment result. Learner should only undertake this assessment when the tutor deems them competent

• Final summative of a gym-based session – to create the overall assessment decision

Flexible Assessment

• CYQ will allow some flexibility in its assessment strategies to meet the needs of approved centres and learners

• Where this is desired, centres must seek approval from CYQ for adjustments to an existing, published assessment strategy in advance of carrying out assessment

• Questions should be addressed to [email protected]

(see CYQ Flexible Assessment Policy)


http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/flexible-assessment-policy_0.pdf

Logical Assessment Structure

Summative assessment process

• Briefing • Observation • Questioning – if required – cannot be used to infer practical

competence • Result • Action Plan

Malpractice/Maladministration

Malpractice

• Any deliberate activity neglect, default or other practice that compromises assessment, the integrity of the qualification, certification or the reputation/credibility of the awarding organisation

Maladministration

• Any activity, neglect, default or other practice that results in the centre not complying with specified requirements of delivery of the units and qualifications

Refer to policy for examples of centre and learner malpractice and maladministration

http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/malpractice-procedure.pdf

Resources Mandatory Units

• Mandatory Units Syllabus• Mandatory Units Learner Assessment Record (LAR) – fillable LAR

available • Learner Manual• Scheme of work • Power Point presentations • CYQ eLearning and eAssessment • IQA Guidance Pack

Resources Gym-Based Exercise

• Gym-Based Exercise Syllabus• Gym-Based Exercise Learner Assessment Record (LAR) – fillable LAR

available• Gym-Based Exercise Manual• Scheme of work • Power Point presentations • CYQ eLearning • IQA Guidance Pack

Resources Exercise to Music

• Exercise to Music Syllabus• Exercise to Music Learner Assessment Record (LAR) – fillable LAR

available• Exercise to Music Manual • IQA Guidance Pack

Staff ResponsibilitiesTutor

The role of the tutor is to plan, deliver and evaluate an effective programme of learning to accommodate the needs of all learners registered – they should hold or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification

Any tutors carrying out the ongoing assessments should hold a relevant assessment qualification

http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/role-of-the-tutor_0.pdf

Staff ResponsibilitiesAssessor

The role of the assessor is to make an informed judgement about the range of evidence a learner may produce to demonstrate their competence to meet the assessment criteria

Assessors must have a L3 Award or Certificate in Assessing Vocational or Work-Based Achievement (QCF); SQA equivalent; A1, D32/33

• NB: Tutors working towards an assessing award will be required to have decisions countersigned by a qualified assessor

• Final summative assessment conducted by independent assessor

Staff ResponsibilitiesAssessor

Please refer to the Role of the Assessor document on the CYQ website This document contains a Model of Assessment; the stages of assessment, what happens at each stage and the relevant paperwork at each stage

http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/role-of-the-assessor.pdf

Staff ResponsibilitiesInternal Quality Assurer (IQA)

The role of the IQA is to make informed judgements regarding the practice of and decisions made by the assessment team, to maintain standards and to provide guidance and support to assessors

IQAs must have a L4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF); SQA equivalent; V1, D34

Staff ResponsibilitiesInternal Quality Assurer

Produce a sampling plan at the beginning of each course which clearly identifies what and when sampling will take place

• The IQA plan must cover:- all units of the qualification - all learners- all tutors and assessors

Please refer to the Role of the IQA document on the CYQ website. This document contains a Model of Assessment; the stages of assessment, what happens at each stage and the relevant paperwork at each stage

http://www.cyq.org.uk/files/role-of-the-iqa_0.pdf

Staff ResponsibilitiesInternal Quality Assurer

IQA paperwork is available on the CYQ website- IQA plan- IQA sampling reports for desk based

eLearning – Level 2 Mandatory Units

Content covers:• Anatomy & Physiology • Health, Safety & Welfare in a Fitness

Environment• Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health• Know How to Support Clients Who Take

Part in Exercise

eLearning – Level 2 Gym-Based Exercise

Content covers:• Introductions to bodyweight exercises, free weight

exercises, CV and resistance machines• Warm up, cool down and session structure• Planning, instruction and reflection• CV and resistance training guidelines• Modifications, alternatives and progressions

eLearning – Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

Content covers:• The heart and circulatory system• The musculoskeletal system• Posture and core stability• The nervous system• The endocrine system• Energy systems

eLearning Packages

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Content onlyCentres with an existing virtual learning platform can simply purchase content for an annual fee

Hosted BasicPay per learner with no contract, support or set up fees

eAssessmentBenefits

• Instant access to learners' results• Removes time and cost burden of

printing and returning answer sheets

Available for all CYQ theory assessments

Information channels

Websitewww.cyq.org.uk

eNews updatesSent monthly

Twitterwww.twitter.com/cyqnews

Website

Visit www.cyq.org.uk for:

•Full qualification details•Centre guidance including:• fees • policies and procedures• FAQs•Training days calendar•Assessor/IQA course schedule


Summary

• Any further questions?

• You will now receive an email with an evaluation form and CPD certificate request form. Please complete these and return to CYQ (an address will be provided on the form)

• Thank you for your participation and feedback

Documents

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Standardisation Training Day