IFI level-two-award-in-supervising-exercise-with-disabled-people

Level 2 Course Objectives

An understanding of issues related to disability.
Ability and confidence to communicate effectively with disabled people.
Ability and confidence to supervise disabled people within the fitness suite.
Awareness and confidence to refer to a more qualified individual where appropriate.
Ability and confidence to offer ongoing development opportunities to disabled people accessing fitness services.
Awareness of the support network to increase knowledge in related complementary areas e.g. GP Referrals.

Level 2 Course Pre-requisite Qualifications

To attend the Level 2 course at least one of the following pre-requisite qualifications is required.

VRQ or NVQ Level 2 Gym Instructor or equivalent
NVQ Level 2 Exercise to Music or equivalent

Anyone who has yet to complete the pre-requisite qualification / assessment will not be allowed to attend. Original certificates will need to be made available on day one of the Course. 'Equivalent' refers to an equivalent qualification accepted by REPs (e.g. a qualification taken prior to VRQs or one taken abroad). In this case, a REPs full membership certificate stating the appropriate words (Level 2 Gym) will be accepted as evidence.

It is the candidate's responsibility to provide evidence of their pre-requisite. Neither the IFI nor YMCAfit can enter into negotiations with other training providers or awarding bodies on the candidate's behalf.

Level 2 Course CPD Points

Attending this course gives you 20 CPD points, which will contribute to maintaining REPS membership status.

Any Other Information

If you require a course information sheet, course registration form or forthcoming dates for the Level 2 training course please click the links below or alternatively contact Cheryl Davidson at the IFI office on the number given below.

Course Information Sheet

Registration Form

Forthcoming Dates

Course Fees

Please be advised that the Level 2 training course is available free of charge to all National Sports Foundation (NSF) sites through grant aid from the IFI and is supported by your employer through their partnership with the IFI.

Main Scheme sites, Pilot sites and external candidates are welcome to attend the training Courses however there will be a fee of £350 plus VAT per course.

Please be advised that priority has to be given to NSF sites and you will be informed no later that 3 weeks before the start of the course if your application has been successful. If you have any questions concerning the course fee please do not hesitate to contact Cheryl Davidson on the number below.

It is essential that you complete the course registration form and return it to the IFI office no later than three weeks before the first date of the course. However you are encouraged to return the form to the IFI office at the earliest opportunity to ensure your place on the course even if it is six months in advance. This can be done by post to the IFI office address on the Form, or by email. If returning the form by email, a signature is not required. Your signature will be sought during the course.

If your have any further questions candidates are welcome to contact Cheryl Davidson on 0114 257 2051.