Introduction
We’re here to help you turn your interest in children’s fitness into a fun and rewarding career.
Over 20 years we’ve helped thousands of people, just like you, turn their passion for fitness and helping others into a fulfilling career.
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Read ReviewsDuring our Children’s Fitness course you’ll learn anatomy and physiology, how to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, how to teach fitness to kids, as well as the skills and knowledge to plan and deliver safe, effective exercise and physical activity for children aged 5 to 15 inclusive.
Start with access to:
- all online course material
- course videos
- online worksheets
- assessment documentation & guidance
- the Learner Success team
The content of our Level 2 Children’s Fitness course includes:
- Anatomy & physiology for exercise & health
- Principles of exercise, fitness & health
- Supporting clients in exercise & physical activity
- Health, safety & welfare in a fitness environment
- Planning and instructing health-related exercise & physical activity for children
Children's Fitness Study Options
The Exercise for Children course is offered by distance study.
Once you’ve enroled, you’ll have instant access to your course via our web-based Student Desktop and mobile app.
Distance
You’ll complete the Children’s Fitness course as home study.
You will:
- Complete as home study the online course material, online theory assessments, and portfolio.
- Film the two practical assessments (for which you will need children between the ages of 5 and 15 inclusive).
- Submit via our Help Desk a video of your practical assessments along with a copy of your completed portfolio.
Children's Fitness Course Prices
Take advantage of our convenient payment options: pay in full up front and enjoy a prompt payment discount or pay the regular price with a no deposit, interest free payment plan.
We won’t be beaten on price. So don’t forget our Price Match Promise.
Course
Study Option
Regular Price From: £699 £45.75/month. Offer Ends 25th May
6 Month Payment Plan. Total repayments: £699 £549
Prompt Payment From: £699 £449. Offer Ends 25th May
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Recognition
You will achieve the relevant Focus Awards Level 2 Physical Activity for Children qualification upon successful completion of our Children’s Fitness course, the certificate for which will be issued by the awarding organisation.
Our Children’s Fitness course is also recognised by CIMSPA, and meets the criteria for official American College of Sports Medicine Approved Provider status◊.
Prerequisites
You need to have a basic level of English and Maths to understand the Children’s Fitness course content.
There are no prerequisite qualifications for our Children’s Fitness course; however, if you already hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing qualification (either Gym or Exercise to Music), you may be eligible for exemptions from certain parts of the course. Please call us for more information on 0207 2929 140.
Support
Our specialised Learner Success team Success Coaches are ready to help you become a Children’s Fitness Instructor.
You may talk to the Learner Success team if you have any questions or queries about your course. The team may answer course-related and administrative questions and can be contacted by phone, Help Desk or email.
The team’s Children’s Fitness course Success Coaches have years of industry experience. They have the course knowledge and real-world experience to help you succeed teaching Children’s Fitness classes.
Resources
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