2012
Who is this for?
Those with access to exercise bands/tubing and bodyweight training who would benefit from the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe safe and effective bands/tubing and bodyweight training exercises 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, physiology and kinesiology theory relevant to bands/tubing and bodyweight exercise and gain practical skills needed to devise and deliver an appropriate bands/tubing and bodyweight training session.
Areas covered include the neuromuscular system; basic kinesiology; teaching, communication and motivation skills; basic programme design; monitoring bands/tubing and bodyweight exercise intensity, technique and common faults; systems of training; progressions, adaptations and alternative exercises; programme variables; 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 and the practical use of bands/tubing and bodyweight exercise in conjunction with different systems of resistance training.
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 additional 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 bands/tubing exercise sessions with clients in the workplace. Participants attend a practical assessment day to submit their reflective journals along with a planned bands/tubing/bodyweight exercise session with their chosen client.
Formative assessment takes place during the workshop and via interactive online quizzes.
Key details
Unit Code: PDU013
Expected study time: 50 hours, including 10 hours of face-to-face workshops interspersed with self-directed study.
Duration: To suit customer requirements.
Location: Southampton Solent University or local venues in the community.
Credit points: 5
FHEQ level: 4
Prerequisites: Must have access to exercise bands/tubing and bodyweight training.
Cost: Please contact us.