Level 2 Long-Term Behaviour Change

YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Inactive People in Physical Activity to Create Long-Term Behaviour Change

This qualification is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of qualified fitness instructors for them to be able to work with inactive people (adults) with no pre-existing health conditions. Upon completion, you will be able to plan and deliver programmes of physical activity that can engage individuals and positively challenge behaviours for the long term.

Overview of knowledge, skills and understanding

• Identifying how to promote healthy lifestyles

• Understanding the importance of healthy lifestyles in combatting mental and physical illness

• Identifying target groups likely to be inactive

• Combatting barriers to inactivity and non-participation in physical activity through application of behaviour change strategies

• The benefits of physical activity to society on a local and national level

• Awareness of initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity levels

• How to plan inclusive physical activity sessions for inactive people within communities

• How to collate and feedback to inform future programme

• How to prepare, plan and deliver inclusive, safe and fun physical activity sessions for inactive people

• Identify individual client requirements for differentiation and adapt exercises accordingly

• Promote retention and behaviour change via appropriate communication skills and feedback to participants.

Entry Requirements

In order to achieve this qualification, you will be required to lead exercise sessions designed for inactive people. Therefore, you must have successfully completed an indsutry recognised Level 2 fitness instructor qualification as a prerequisite.

Payment Plan

To make your qualification more affordable, we offer a payment plan where you pay a non-refundable £125 deposit and choose to repay the balance, interest-free over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.

Qualification Structure

To achieve the Level 2 Award in Engaging Inactive People in Physical Activity to Create Long-Term Behaviour Change you must complete two mandatory units.

Unit 1 - Working with Inactive People - assessed via completion of a worksheet, session planning and session observation.

Unit 2 - Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness - assessed via completion of an online assessment quiz.

What topics are covered on this course?

• Target groups that are likely to be identified as inactive

• Barriers and enablers for participation in physical activity including ways to overcome barriers

• The benefits and measures of participation in regular physical activity including sociological, physiological and psychological benefits

• The benefits to society of engaging people in physical activity

• The importance of building relationships and connecting with inactive people including how to adapt communication methods to meet the needs of participants from differing backgrounds

• The range of local, regional and national initiatives for inactive people

• Activities that could be used when planning physical activity sessions for inactive people including how they can be adapted to appeal to an inactive person or group

• How to plan inclusive, safe and fun physical activity programmes for inactive people including the importance of having contingency plans in place

• How to motivate and influence behaviour change

• Offering feedback to promote retention and change in behaviour including giving participants the opportunity to reflect on the session, ask questions, provide feedback and identify further needs

• Define the components of fitness including health and skills related components

• The benefits of a healthy and active lifestlye

• How physical activity and exercise can help prevent common health conditions and chronic conditions such as:

  • Coronary heart disease

  • Stroke

  • Some cancers

  • Type 2 diabetes

  • Hypertension

  • Obesity

  • Musculoskeletal conditions

  • Mental health conditions

• When a referral to another professional is necessary

• Importance of healthy eating including the national food model/guide, key healthy eating advice, importance of hydration, professional boundaries, the energy balance equation and the health risks of poor nutrition

• How to support clients to adhere to exercise and physical activity including identifying typical barriers to exercise, behaviour change approaches/strategies, and setting short, medium and long term SMART goals.

Study and Assessment Options

This is a DISTANCE LEARNING course, which involves study from home.

Once enrolled, you will be sent a course manual in the post and you can start studying straight away.

What course materials and support are provided for this course?

• Course manual (hard copy).

• Learner assessment record (assessment paperwork) available to download.

  
  

• Access to a personal tutor who can be contacted via email or phone.