
Level 2 Physical Activity & Exercise for Adolescents
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Want to expand your fitness career and work confidently with adolescents? Our Level 2 Physical Activity and Exercise for Adolescents course gives qualified fitness professionals the specialist knowledge and skills to safely plan and deliver effective exercise and physical activity sessions for young people aged 11–15. Study online, at your own pace, with expert tutor support throughout.
The Leading Physical Activity for Adolescents qualification provides gym and health club instructors the knowledge and confidence to deliver exercise programs and classes that target increasing adolescent engagement in physical activity. Due to the high demand for certified instructors, our expert and evidence-based methods are ideal for promoting physical fitness in your local community.
On successful completion, you will achieve the Active IQ Level 2 Technical Specialist in Physical Activity and Exercise for Adolescents (Award).
The qualification is ideal for gym instructors, fitness instructors and group exercise instructors who want to expand their skills and work with adolescents. It develops the specialist knowledge and confidence needed to plan and deliver safe, engaging exercise and physical activity sessions for young people aged 11–15, helping encourage greater participation in physical activity.
- What can I do with this qualification?
- Course Content
- Study Format
- Assessments
- Entry Requirements
- Certification
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What activity can I teach ?
On successful completion, you will have the specialist knowledge and skills to plan and deliver safe and effective physical activity and exercise sessions for adolescents aged 11–15.
This qualification is ideal for qualified gym instructors, fitness instructors and group exercise instructors who want to expand their scope of practice to work with adolescents in appropriate fitness and physical activity settings.
You will develop the skills to adapt your approach to the physical, social and developmental needs of adolescents, helping young people engage positively and safely in exercise and physical activity.
During the course you will develop the specialist knowledge and skills needed to plan and deliver safe and effective physical activity and exercise for adolescents aged 11–15, including:
- Legal and professional requirements when working with adolescents
- Physical activity, health and development considerations for adolescents
- Benefits of physical activity and the barriers and motivators that can affect participation
- Safeguarding children and young people
- Planning safe and effective physical activity and exercise sessions
- Adapting activities to meet the needs of adolescents
- Effective instructional skills when delivering physical activity and exercise sessions
Guided Learning Hours: 60
Total Qualification Time: 100 hours
Course Length: 6 weeks
Study online and complete your learning at your own pace, working around your existing commitments. You’ll have access to your online learning materials and 1-to-1 tutor support throughout your course.
Your tutor will guide you through your learning and help you prepare for the assessments required to achieve your qualification.
All courses are designed in line with EmployAbility Leisure Guide B. If you need learning materials in an alternative format or require reasonable adjustments, contact us at info@fittraining.co.uk.
You will complete a range of assessments designed to demonstrate your knowledge and practical skills when working with adolescents:
- Knowledge assessment
- Assignment
- Practical observation and questioning
Your Fit Training tutor will support you throughout the assessment process and provide guidance to help you prepare for each stage.
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All courses are designed in line with EmployAbility Leisure Guide B. If you need learning materials in an alternative format or other reasonable adjustments, contact us at info@fittraining.co.uk
- Over 16 years of age and hold a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification in Gym, Fitness Instructor, Group Training or Exercise To Music current within 3 years.
- Active IQ Level 2 Technical Specialist in Physical Activity and Exercise for Adolescents (Award)
- Active IQ is the awarding body. Active IQ is the leading awarding body ensuring the certification you receive when you study with us is the highest standard and is recognised globally.
- This regulated qualification sits on the Ofqual framework of qualifications. The qualification accreditation number is 610/4553/6
There is a wide & varied content to this course & no matter what your background is you will learn vital information that will help you when training & motivating young people to exercise.
There are a number of learning methods which add variety, a useful case study & plenty feedback & encouragement as you work through the course.
I highly recommend it.
Hi Karen, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review for our Instructing Physical Activity for Adolescence course. We are delighted to hear that you found the content to be wide and varied, and that it provided you with vital information for training and motivating young people to exercise. We are also glad that you found the learning methods and case study to be useful and that you received plenty of feedback and encouragement. Thank you for recommending our course, we truly appreciate it. Keep up the great work!
Janet and the Fit Team
This course was very informative and helpful. I would definitely recommend this course to individuals within the fitness industry and I highly recommend fit training. Fit training were very helpful throughout the course process and always offered continuous support.
Hi Abbie, thank you so much for your kind review of our 'Leading Physical Activity for Adolescents' course. We are thrilled to hear that you found it informative and helpful. We are always here to support individuals in the fitness industry and are glad to know that our team at Fit Training provided continuous support throughout the course process. Thank you for recommending our course! Keep up the great work.
Janet and the Fit Team