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Exercise for Children courses: Discovery Learning

The CYQ Level 2: Certificate in Instructing Health Related Fitness to Children is an extremely sought after qualification that provides you with the certificate required to deliver exercise sessions for ages of 5 to 16 year olds.

Children and weight management

The Certification in Instructing Health Related Fitness to Children course has been developed in conjunction with Weight Management Centre and includes a specific section relating to exercise and Childhood obesity. Thus students will also receive a Weight Management Centre certificate in Safe Exercise for Overweight & Obese Children.

Exercise for Children course content

The Discovery Learning Exercise for Children course content covers:

• Muscular and Skeletal system and muscle actions of the body
• Cardio-respiratory system
• Components and principles of health and fitness and the benefits of exercise for children
• Concepts and components of fitness
• Warm-ups and cool-downs
• Psychological barriers for participation
• Dyspraxia
• Planning, teaching and evaluate a safe and effective children's exercise programme
• Planning and teaching exercise appropriate for obese children
• Contra-indications (not appropriate) for obese children.
• Conduct and evaluate health related exercise sessions
• Appropriate motivational techniques
• How to adapt sessions for children with special needs

Course entry requirements

No prior qualifications are required though a reasonable level of fitness. Writing and numeracy skills are also required for presentation of course work. Minimum age 16.

Who should enrol ont  the Exercise for Children course?

This course is recommended for those who are planning to or are currently providing exercise tuition for children. This may include staff in leisure and fitness centre's, after school clubs or people who want to help promote fitness to children.

Exercise for Children course assessment

Students of the Discovery Exercise for Children training course are assessed in a number of ways, including:

• A 1 hour multiple choice theory examination
• A 1 hour practical case study (completed at home)
• Video evidence of the practical assessment

Certifications and qualifications

The Discovery Learning Exercise for Children training course will arm graduates with two qualifications, including:

• CYQ Level 2 Qualification: Certificate in Instructing Health Related Exercise to Children.
• Weight Management Centre certificate in Safe Exercise for Overweight & Obese Children