INSTRUCTING STUDIO CYCLING SESSIONS (SPINNING INSTRUCTOR COURSE) (ITEC) (12 Weeks) HL005

Course Overview

There are 2 units contained in this award:

• Unit 1: Planning Studio Cycling Sessions

Planning studio cycling sessions – to include selecting suitable exercises, equipment and programme, adapting the programme to suit the client’s specific needs and fitness goals and recording the studio cycling sessions

• Unit 2: Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions

Instructing studio cycling sessions – to include preparing the equipment, environment and clients, demonstrating technically correct studio cycling sessions, providing clear and concise instructions for each exercise and lift, adapting the exercises with suitable progression and regression according to the client’s needs, providing feedback and instruction points to the client, receiving feedback from the client and recording action plan for improvement

• The learner will also develop knowledge about current health and safety legislation, contra-indications and potential risks and client care and communication which are essential to work and be successful in the industry

This qualification also provides:

• The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the studio cycling sessions skills listed above effectively, in particular health and safety considerations, origins and benefits, types of equipment and reasons that may affect whether a client should or should not join a studio cycling sessions session
• Job Opportunities for learners and Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of their wider skills in a sports and fitness setting such as communicating with clients, working with others, problem solving and

To develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a fitness instructor qualified in instructing studio

cycling sessions.

Recommended:  Applicant to hold Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent.