Level 2 Strength & Conditioning
Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
- Anatomy and Physiology including:
- the heart and circulatory system
- the respiratory system
- the digestive system
- structure and function of the skeleton
- musculoskeletal system
- postural and core stability
- the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise
- Principles of working in the strength and conditioning environment, including customer service and how to maintain health, safety and welfare
- How to conduct consultations and promote the health benefits of physical activity and strength and conditioning
- How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to a strength and conditioning exercise programme
- The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a strength and conditioning-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults, both individuals and groups. This may include older adults (50 plus) and young people in the 11-18 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group
Course Summary
The aim of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of learners so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a strength and conditioning environment.
On successful completion of this qualification learners will be able to seek employment and perform competently as a Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Trainer.