2012
Who is this for?
Those working in an environment with a range of cardiovascular equipment who would benefit from the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe safe and effective aerobic exercise to improve clients’ health and fitness. This would benefit organisations with small gyms not requiring staff to go through a full fitness industry-accredited Gym Instructor qualification.
Overview
Through a tutor-led workshop, practical exercises and directed study, participants explore relevant theories of anatomy and physiology, and gain practical skills needed to devise and deliver an appropriate aerobic training session.
Areas covered include CV machine instruction – treadmills, bikes, steppers, cross trainers, rowers, upper body ergometers; benefits of exercise; teaching skills; communication; monitoring intensity – heart rate monitoring, rating of perceived exertion, talk test; heart rate training zones; basic CV training programme design; common exercise technique faults; cardiovascular and respiratory systems; energy systems; warm ups and cool downs.
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Benefits
This equips those working with clients in a health and fitness environment with important, marketable skills, enriches organisations and enhances individual career development.
Delivery
Learning is achieved through a tutor-led one-day workshop, self-directed study, blended learning and an assessment day.
The workshop consists of theoretical content, practical instruction in the use of cardiovascular machines and methods of monitoring exercise intensity.
Participants apply their knowledge and skills to real-life clients in their own work environments over a 4-6 week period. They are required to have mentor support in their workplace.
The University’s virtual learning resource, myCourse, provides materials, discussion forums, interactive quizzes and revision aids, as well as online tutor support.
Assessment
Assessment is through a practical simulation and reflective journal, measuring competence in planning and delivering safe and effective aerobic exercise sessions with clients in the workplace. Participants attend a practical assessment day to submit their planned aerobic training session with their chosen client.
Formative assessment takes place during the workshop and via interactive online quizzes.
Key details
Unit Code: PDU011
Expected study time: 50 hours, including 10 hours of face-to-face workshops interspersed with periods of self-directed study.
Duration: To suit customer requirements.
Location: Southampton Solent University or at local venues in the community.
Credit points: 5
FHEQ level: 4
Prerequisites: Need to be working in environment with access to range of cardiovascular equipment.
Cost: Please contact us.
Contact details
FBSE Solent Enterprise Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)23 8031 9800
Email: bpd.sec@solent.ac.uk|