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1 YMCA Awards Level 2 Fitness Instructor & Level 3 Personal Trainer Combined REPS INDEPENDENTLY 20 ENDORSED Call our expert YMCA advisors on

2 Make your passion into your career with our flexible courses At ICS Learn, we do things a little differently. We know you ve got a busy life, and that it can be tough to fit studying around your work, family and social commitments. Our super-flexible courses make it easy to get the qualifications you need. With us, you can access your training materials online, practice at your local gym, and take your exams securely from home all with unlimited support from your personal fitness tutor. You ll have the flexibility to earn while you learn, so you don t need to give up your current job to get started on a new career. We help students across the nation make their passion a reality. That s why we re the UK leader in online learning. 128 years of experience We ve been pioneers in flexible learning for 128 years, so you ll benefit from more than a century of educational expertise. Super-flexible. Super-supported. With us, you can study anytime, from anywhere with an internet connection. You ll be supported throughout by your dedicated fitness tutor and our student support team. Interest-free payment plans REPS INDEPENDENTLY 20 ENDORSED Get started on your course right away with a small deposit and pay the rest by monthly direct debit, completely interest-free. Plus, you can save money by studying Level 2 and 3 in one! YMCA Awards: UK leader in fitness qualifications Our fitness courses are designed in close partnership with the UK s leading health and fitness awarding body, YMCA Awards. As a globally recognised brand, they deliver 20,000 certificates a year in more than 10 countries worldwide. Their satisfaction rate is 96%, and for good reason - their qualifications are expertly tailored to prepare you for lifetime success in the health and fitness industry. They re recognised and respected across the UK and in many countries around the world, including Australia and New Zealand.

3 Are you ready to change your life? Our REPs-endorsed Level 2 and 3 combined course is perfect for you if you have no prior fitness qualifications (or if your existing Level 2 qualification didn't cover the necessary units) and you want to become a personal trainer. By studying both together, you ll save time and money and have a smooth transition between levels. You can start working as a fitness instructor as soon as you ve finished Level 2. The course will teach you about the principles of exercise, fitness and health; anatomy and physiology; health, safety and welfare; and how to support your clients. You ll first learn to teach adults of all ages in a group setting, then move on to one-on-one training. You ll learn to design, manage and adapt an exercise programme for healthy adults of all ages, and how to support this with proper nutrition. You ll also learn to motivate clients effectively to stick to their plan. After completing the course, you ll have the qualification, skills and knowledge you need to build lifetime success as a personal trainer. This course is perfect for you if: You have no prior fitness qualifications and want to become a personal trainer You want to start your own personal training business You d like to move on to more advanced fitness qualifications You want to get fitter and healthier while learning something new You want the flexibility to study at your own pace and wherever suits you Entry Requirements You must live in the UK and be over 16. You should have access to a suitable UK gym to demonstrate the practical side of the course, and a gym buddy willing to help you. Until you ve passed Level 2, you ll also need a qualified gym instructor to be in the area while you do your practical assessments this can just be a member of gym staff! You don t need any prior qualifications, but you should have a reasonable level of fitness and gym experience and good written and verbal communication skills. If English is your second language, you ll need an IELTS 6.5 or ESOL Level 2 (or equivalent). If you don t have this, we ll review your case on an individual basis.

The most flexible, convenient way to get qualified Study online at your own pace You ll access all your course materials through our online Student Community, including interactive quizzes, progress

4 The most flexible, convenient way to get qualified Study online at your own pace You ll access all your course materials through our online Student Community, including interactive quizzes, progress checks and more. As everything is online, you can study anywhere with an internet connection, at any time of day, whether it s on a laptop, phone or tablet. There are no timetables or deadlines apart from the end of the generous support period, so how quickly or slowly you work is all up to you! Get support from your expert tutor Studying online doesn t mean studying alone. From enrolment to graduation, you ll have unlimited support from your dedicated fitness tutor online or by phone. All our tutors are health and fitness experts with years of experience in the industry. You ll also have our student support team waiting in the wings to help you with non-academic questions, and you can share advice with other students in our group forums. Film the practical side at your local gym With us, there s no inconvenient travelling to distant assessment centres. You can do your practical assessments at your local gym! All you need to do is grab a gym buddy and your smartphone and record yourself demonstrating a session. You can use our specially designed app to upload them to your portfolio and send them to your tutor directly from your phone. Your tutor will give you detailed feedback so you know where your strengths are and where you can improve, and you can always do it again if you don t get it quite right! Take your theory exams from home We use the most innovative e-proctoring software to ensure your exams are as safe, reliable and secure as if you sat them in an exam hall with an invigilator peering over your shoulder. You can sit it whenever you re ready to, whether it s Monday at midday or Saturday at midnight. Launch your career as a fully qualified personal trainer The qualifications you'll gain are exactly the same as the ones you'd get on a more traditional in-person course. You can start working as a fitness instructor after completing the first half of the course, then become a REPs-endorsed personal trainer after graduating from Level 3. You'll have had the time and flexibility to learn at your own pace, so you'll be fully ready to excel in your new role.

5 Flexible, affordable payment options Our mission is to make learning affordable and accessible for all, no matter your circumstances. That s why we make spreading the cost of your course as simple and manageable as possible with our flexible, interest-free payment plans. You can get started right away with a small deposit, then pay the rest through monthly direct debit. The total price you ll pay is exactly the same as if you paid the full amount in one go. Plus, our plans are flexible, so you can pay your balance off sooner if you d like. And of course, you have the option of paying the full amount up-front if you d prefer! YMCA Awards Registration Fee YMCA Awards charge a registration fee for each qualification you take with them. You can either pay this upfront or we can include the cost in your payment plan. You can find out the cost of the course on our website, along with the YMCA Awards registration fee, payment plan details and any discounts we re offering this month. Alternatively, you can call or our course advisors to find out more. For me it was all about getting that work life balance right, so I decided to look into distance learning. When I called ICS Learn, the gentleman explained to me in great detail all about the company, the course and the payment options. I had so many questions, but he was so patient. I concluded that yes, this was the right course and company for me. I couldn t recommend ICS enough. They gave me the opportunity and confidence to still live my life, work and learn as well. Charlotte Livermore

Get fit while building your new career Being a personal trainer allows you a huge amount of flexibility, as you can work full-time, part-time, or any combination of hours you choose.

6 Get fit while building your new career Being a personal trainer allows you a huge amount of flexibility, as you can work full-time, part-time, or any combination of hours you choose. You could work within a gym, health club or leisure centre, either as an employee or a freelancer. You could also train clients in their homes or outside. Fitness Instructor Salary 14,000 to 30,000 per year 10 to 20 per hour You don t need to wait til you ve completed both Levels to get started you can start working as a fitness instructor as soon as you pass Level 2. Best of all, you ll have the opportunity to work closely with your clients and make a real, lasting and visible difference to their lives. It doesn t get much more rewarding than that. You ll earn more if you work in an affluent area, if you freelance for a good club, if you specialise in a particular exercise or client type, or if you have high profile clients. Plus, if you decide to start your own personal training business, there s no upper limit on how much you can earn. Personal Trainer Salary 18,000 to 60,000 per year 25 to 80+ per hour If you d like to specialise, you could continue your professional development with courses such as: Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness YMCA Awards Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional YMCA Awards Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness YMCA Awards Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage (Soft Tissue Therapy) Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

Unlimited support, whenever you need it When you enrol, you ll be able to join a live induction webinar so that we can welcome you to ICS Learn and show you how to get the best out of the Student

7 Unlimited support, whenever you need it When you enrol, you ll be able to join a live induction webinar so that we can welcome you to ICS Learn and show you how to get the best out of the Student Community. That s our easy-to-use online learning platform - it s a one-stop-shop that allows you to: Access your course materials Contact your tutor and student support Connect with your fellow students Your study materials have been specially designed for online learning by fitness and distance learning experts, and they re split into bite-sized sections so they re easy to follow from home. You ll also benefit from a huge range of resources, including: Portfolio to store your assessment videos and worksheets Specially designed app to upload & send your videos to your tutor Interactive course content Group forums Personal journal YMCA Awards resources You'll have 6 months to complete the Level 2 half of the course, and 6 months to complete the Level 3 half of the course. Even though you re learning online, you ll always have a real person on hand to help you no matter what you need. You ll be supported by your assigned fitness tutor, who ll answer all your questions about coursework. You ll also have our student support team waiting in the wings to help you with administrative tasks, using the Student Community, and any other non-academic queries you might have. That means that no matter what you need, there will always be someone here to help. We re with you every step of the way. What really stood out for me is that the tutors are really dedicated to helping you develop your knowledge; you feel their passion, enthusiasm and knowledge come through in your interactions. It s not just a case of passing the assessments to receive a Certificate, it s about really developing your skills and equipping you to put them into practice. I would recommend ICS Learn as it s the best of both worlds: online learning combined with tutors who take a real interest in your progress. Will Russell

What you ll learn In the first half of this REPs-endorsed course, you'll develop the knowledge and skills you need to plan and instruct gym-based exercise sessions for adults of all ages, both

8 What you ll learn In the first half of this REPs-endorsed course, you'll develop the knowledge and skills you need to plan and instruct gym-based exercise sessions for adults of all ages, both individually and in groups. This may include young people in the age range, provided they're part of a larger adult group. You'll also be able to teach older adults, ante and postnatal adults, and disabled adults. The Fitness Instructor course sits on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) at Level 2, or Level 5 in the Scottish system. It involves roughly 158 guided learning hours and is worth 24 credits. In the second half of the course, you ll learn how to design, manage and adapt a safe and effective exercise programme for healthy adults of all ages, and how to support this with proper nutrition. You ll learn to work one-on-one with clients and how to motivate them to stick to their plan. At Level 2, you ll study 6 units: Anatomy and physiology for exercise Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment Principles of exercise, fitness and health How to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity Planning gym-based exercise Instructing gym-based exercise The Personal Trainer course sits on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) at Level 3, or Level 6 in the Scottish system. It involves roughly 188 guided learning hours and is worth 28 credits. At Level 3, you ll study 4: Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme Programming personal training with clients Delivering personal training sessions The key topics you ll cover are: The heart and circulatory system The respiratory system and the nervous system Structure and function of the skeleton Energy systems and their relation to exercise The musculoskeletal system Postural and core stability The nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients The health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating How to communicate with clients effectively How to motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme How to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme How to design, manage and adapt a personal training programme for healthy adults of all ages How to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for healthy adults of all ages

9 Assessments that fit around your life When you get qualified with us, you ve got full flexibility in choosing when you sit your assessments. You don t have to try them until you feel ready, and you don t need to book a slot or rearrange your schedule to accommodate set times. You ll be assessed through worksheets, a theory paper, a case study, and practical assessments. Worksheets Throughout your course, you ll complete various worksheets designed to test your understanding of the course. To pass, you ll need to give satisfactory answers in your own words to all questions. Your worksheets will be submitted through our online e-portfolio system and marked by your tutor. Don t worry if you don t get it quite right first time - they ll give you detailed feedback so you can have another go! We use an e-proctor site that allows you to take your theory test under exam conditions from your own home. This means you can sit it whenever you like, no matter what time or day it is. Multiple Choice Theory Paper You ll be directed to a designated website, go through some security checks, and record the whole exam session using your webcam to demonstrate that there are no notes or people nearby helping you. You ll get your provisional mark straight away, and this will be confirmed once your recorded session has been assessed to make sure it adheres to exam guidelines. There are two proctored exams on this course. The fee for sitting these exams is 15 for each exam sitting. Practical Sessions You ll complete your practical assessments in your local gym at a time that suits you. All you need to do is recruit a gym buddy to be taught by you, then film yourself delivering the session. You should record it all at the same time, but split into smaller video clips to allow for easy uploading. You can then use our specially designed app to send the clips directly to your tutor from your smartphone or tablet. Your tutor will get back to you with detailed feedback so you know how you re doing. Simple! Case Study On the Level 3 course, you ll build a client profile based on information gathered from working with your gym buddy. You ll then develop a programme based on their needs, carry it out over a period of time, then evaluate the results. This ensures you re fully ready to excel when real clients come along!

10 Your enrolment checklist Before you enrol on the course, you ll need to provide evidence that you meet all of the following requirements. Fundamentals Confirm your date of birth Give us photographic ID Inform us of any learning needs you have that might affect your participation in any aspect of the course Technology A computer or laptop with internet to complete and submit coursework A webcam with microphone in order to sit online exams A smartphone/tablet/camera to video and submit practical assessments A printer and scanner to print relevant documents and scan into system Practical Element Filming is only permitted within UK gyms. Access to a gym to practice and complete your practical assessments Written authorisation to film within the gym Gym buddy (who can access your gym) to participate in physical element Level 2 qualified person to be within the area during filming until you pass Level 2 (this can be your gym buddy, your camera man, or simply a member of gym staff) Gym Kit Your gym will need to have most of the following kit to allow you to fulfil the practical assessment requirements. CV Kit Treadmill Upright cycle Recumbent cycle Rowing machine Stepper Elliptical trainer Cross trainer Free weights Barbell Dumbell Bench press Resistance Seated shoulder press Seated chest press Seated row Triceps curl Seated bicep curls Lateral pull down Pec dec Abdominal machine Lower back machine Seated abductor Seated knee extension Seated thigh curl Leg press Thigh curl Equipment to create client profiles at Level 3 (can be borrowed from gym or purchased if not available): blood pressure monitor and cuff, skin-fold callipers, BMI monitor, CV fitness testing (such as step test app)

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