Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise PLUS BONUS The FULL SIT FITNESS COURSE

LEVEL 2 AWARD IN DELIVERING CHAIR-BASED EXERCISE

PLUS FREE BONUS SIT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

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Gain a nationally recognised qualification and expand your teaching opportunities with older adults, disabled adults and those with limited mobility.

Qualification

YMCA Awards Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise
Ofqual Qualification Number: 600/5924/2

This qualification enables you to safely and effectively deliver chair-based exercise sessions to:

• Frailer older adults
• Disabled adults
• Adults with limited mobility
• Community and care home populations

The qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required to work independently while planning and delivering safe, effective and inclusive chair-based exercise sessions.

What You’ll Learn

Knowledge & Understanding

• The values and principles of adult social care
• The benefits and value of chair-based exercise
• The difference between physical activity and chair-based exercise
• The effects of ageing, disability and inactivity on body systems
• The structure and components of a chair-based exercise session
• Planning safe and effective sessions for older adults and disabled adults
• Health, safety and risk management considerations

Practical Skills

You can choose to qualify in:

• Frailer Older Adults
• Disabled Adults

Or complete both pathways and gain certification for both populations.

You will learn how to:

• Plan safe and effective chair-based exercise sessions
• Deliver engaging and inclusive classes
• Adapt exercises to individual abilities and needs
• Evaluate and reflect on your teaching practice

FREE BONUS

FULL SIT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING INCLUDED

When you enrol on the qualification, you’ll also receive the complete Sit Fitness Instructor Training course at no additional cost.

This practical training will give you the tools, confidence and resources to deliver exciting, effective and engaging seated fitness classes.

You’ll learn how to create classes that improve:

• Cardiovascular fitness
• Muscular strength
• Mobility
• Balance
• Flexibility
• Functional fitness
• Confidence and independence

Sit Fitness Course Includes

Class Planning

• Designing progressive seated fitness programmes
• Adapting exercises for individual needs
• Creating engaging and enjoyable classes

Choreography & Sequencing

• Seated cardio choreography
• Armography routines
• Class sequencing and flow
• Music and motivation techniques

Orthopaedic Considerations

• Working safely with common health conditions
• Adaptations for orthopaedic conditions
• Exercise modifications for special populations

Seated Exercise Techniques

• Cardiovascular training
• Resistance band workouts
• Strength training with weights
• Mobility exercises
• Functional movement training
• Fitness Pilates-inspired seated exercises
• Yoga-inspired seated exercises

Bonus Content

• 6 Weeks of Ready-Made Lesson Plans
• Marketing and Promotion Training
• Sit Fitness Masterclasses
• Exercise Video Library
• Chair-Based Exercise Resource Library

Course Modules

• Introduction to Sit Fitness
• Sit Fitness & Health Conditions
• Sit Fitness for Frail Adults
• Sit Fitness Warm-Up Ideas
• Sit Fitness Cardio Choreography
• Sit Fitness Armography
• Sit Fitness Strength with Bands, Balls and Weights
• Sit Fitness Fitness Pilates & Yoga
• Sit Fitness Stretch and Relaxation
• Marketing & Promotion

Assessment

To achieve your qualification, you will:

• Complete your Learner Achievement Record (LAR)
• Complete your portfolio of evidence
• Film yourself teaching a chair-based exercise class to either Frailer Older Adults or Disabled Adults

Complete both pathways and gain certification for both populations.

Delivery

✔ Start Immediately
✔ All Content Available Online
✔ Self-Paced Learning
✔ Tutor Support Included
✔ Access Recorded Workshops and Training Materials 24/7

This qualification is ideal for fitness professionals looking to expand their services, work with specialist populations and make a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults and those with limited mobility.

Enrol today and gain both the YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise and the full Sit Fitness Instructor Training course.