Working as an aerobics instructor is fun and rewarding and this course gives you essential teaching skills to be a dynamic, fun and up-to-date motivating studio instructor.  The course will enable you to teach aerobics and body conditioning style classes and you will be able to work as a freelance instructor in a health club, sports centre or to set up your own private classes. A motivating personality and enthusiastic approach are a must if you are to become a successful Exercise to Music teacher.

You can study this course in a variety of ways depending on your preferred learning style.  We offer the full course with a Tutor or our home study option.  The home study pack enables you to study the exercise anatomy and physiology at home prior to attending our 5 day practical module.

Course Content - Exercise to Music Award

Option 1 - 12 day course plus 1 day assessment

Option 2 - Home Study and 5 day module plus 1 day assessment

This course is an excellent foundation to start your career as a studio teacher and gives you the skills and knowledge to teach a diverse range of exercise to music sessions.

The course covers:

• Components of physical fitness
• Anatomy and physiology related to fitness
• Principles of safe and effective exercise
• Practical Teaching Skills
• Motivational Techniques
• Choreography
• Class Design and Structure
• Iintroduction to First Aid
• Health and Safety
• Customer Care

The Assessment for this course consists of:

• Practical assessment within a studio environment (plan, teach and evaluate)
• Multiple choice theory paper (NVQ 2)
• Completion of worksheets
• Required to bring a participant for the practical element of the assessment

Prerequisites for this course:
You must be:

• Over 16
• Currently attending aerobics classes for at least 6 months
• Moderately fit
• Committed to studying and attending all of the course
• Committed to undertake home study and assignments

Additional Information

 If you choose to undertake the Home Study option please allow yourself 8 weeks to complete prior to attending the course.

Successful completion leads to CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructor Level 2 ‘Exercise to Music’

Register of Exercise Professionals - 20 CPD credits

Continuing Professional Development

Once you have qualified as an Exercise to Music teacher there are a number of professional development courses you can take to enhance your career prospects within the fitness industry. It is important to remember that employers look for studio teachers who can teach a wide variety of classes and undertaking a module such as step, aqua, core stability, stability ball and creative choreography will put you on the road to success.

For more information go to Specialist Modules and Workshops.