Unit C2: Fitness Skills Development 

Learning aim

Key content areas

Recommended assessment approach

A Explore the body systems and their response to participation in exercise

A1 Cardiorespiratory system
A2 Musculoskeletal system
A3 Energy systems
A4 Digestive system
A5 Nervous system
A6 Principles of biomechanics in exercise

Written report that demonstrates understanding of each body system, their response to acute and chronic exercise, and the principles and applications of biomechanics in exercise.

B Explore methods of client assessment to improve lifestyle management

B1 Forming working relationships with clients
B2 Client screening processes
B3 Benefits of physical activity
B4 Methods to improve client participation in regular exercise

Video/audio evidence of the screening process with a client, supported by a record of practical activity.
Written report focusing on screening activity results, factors affecting safe exercise participation and recommendations based on the results and factors, supported by evidence of completed lifestyle-screening activities.

A written report covering health and safety in an exercise environment that also compares different types of exercise and the use of equipment for clients with different needs.
Client programme cards and case studies for health and safety.

C Explore methods to exercise safely and develop fitness in an exercise environment

C1 Health and safety in an exercise environment
C2 Types of exercise and exercise equipment
C3 Principles of training
C4 Components of gym-based exercise sessions

D Explore exercise requirements and contraindications for specific populations

D1 Antenatal women
D2 Postnatal women
D3 The older adult
D4 Adolescents
D5 People with disabilities

A written report or case study covering exercise requirements and contraindications for antenatal and postnatal women, the older adult and adolescents.

Visual/audio evidence of learners instructing an exercise session. The session plan and an evaluative report of own performance and the client’s performance must be evidenced.

E  Plan and instruct clients through gym inductions and exercise sessions

E1 Planning and instructing a gym-based induction
E2 Planning a gym-based exercise session
E3 Instructing a gym-based exercise session
E4 Reviewing own performance in providing gym-based exercise
E5 Reviewing client’s performance

Pass                                           Merit

Distinction

Learning aim A: Explore the body systems and their response to participation in exercise

A.D1

Evaluate the interrelationships of the body systems in relation to short-term and long-term exercise performance.

A.P1 Explain the structure and function of the cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, energy digestive and nervous systems.

A.P2 Explain the response of the cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, energy and nervous systems responses to acute and chronic exercise participation.

A.P3 Explain the principles of biomechanics in exercise.

A.M1 Assess how adaptations to the cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, energy and nervous systems improve performance in aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

Learning aim B: Explore methods of client assessment to improve lifestyle management

BC.D2  Justify lifestyle recommendations and exercise session plans for two contrasting clients to improve their participation in regular exercise.

B.P4 Carry out client screening processes for two contrasting clients, demonstrating methods to develop good working relationships.

B.P5 Explain methods to improve client participation in regular exercise to provide benefits to their health and wellbeing.

B.M2 Assess client screening information from two contrasting clients and provide lifestyle recommendations to improve each individual’s participation in regular exercise.

Learning aim C: Explore methods to exercise safely and develop fitness in an exercise environment

C.P6 Demonstrate appropriate cleaning methods and processes as part of a team to maintain a clean and safe exercise environment.

C.P7 Demonstrate correct use of equipment and technique for cardiovascular, fixed resistance machines, free weights, functional and flexibility exercises.

C.P8 Produce a series of exercise session plans that follow the principles of training.

C.M3 Assess the importance of the correct use of equipment and appropriate exercise session planning, to maintain the health and safety of clients.