Introduction to CYQ Mission statement To raise

Introduction to CYQ

Mission statement “To raise standards in the delivery of health-related activity, fitness and wellbeing; awarding qualifications and providing independent quality assurance services. ”

Relevant, recognised and respected • Over 40 relevant, recognised and respected qualifications at UK Level 1, 2 , 3 and 4 qualifications (equivalent to EQF Level 2, 3, 4 and 5) • Qualifications are • Approved by: Ofqual and SQA (UK Regulators) • Endorsed by: Skills. Active, UK • Recognised by: REPs UK

Working with • Official accreditation unit for the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) from 2007 - 2010 • Official accreditation unit for the Register of Exercise Professionals in the Republic of Ireland

European Projects European Accreditation – Fitness Project (EA-Fitness) 2008 – 2010 • • • Implementation of EHFA Standards Implementation of accreditation system Updating of EHFA Standards Development of EREPs Labour market research ECVET Fitness (2006) Eurofit-QST (2003)

CYQ Support Services • Training for assessors/internal verifiers (quality assurance) available face -to-face (and online in 201) • Training days face-to-face (and online in 2011) • Endorsement of company training programmes • Customized in-house training

New REPs structure in the UK

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise (QCF)

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF)

e. Learning Benefits for our approved centres • Suitable for centres with or without an existing virtual learning platform • Standardisation of learning across the delivery team • Reduced delivery costs Benefits for learners • Allows them to study at their own pace • Accessible online anywhere, anytime • Appeals to all learning styles with interactive quizzes, unique animation and comprehensive narration Visit the CYQ website to try the demos! www. cyq. org. uk/elearning

e. Learning – UK L 2/EQF L 3 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Content covers: - Bones and Joints - Muscle and Muscle Actions - Energy Systems - Cardiorespiratory Systems - Health, Safety and Professionalism - Components of Fitness

e. Learning – UK L 2/EQF L 3 Gym-Based Exercise Content covers: -Introductions to bodyweight exercises, free weight exercises, CV and resistance machines - Warm up, cool down and session structure - Planning, instruction and reflection - CV and resistance training guidelines - Modifications, alternatives and progressions

e. Learning – UK L 2/EQF L 3 Anatomy and Physiology Content covers: -The heart and circulatory system -The musculoskeletal system -Posture and core stability -The nervous system -The endocrine system -Energy systems

e. Assessment Benefits • Instant access to learners' results • Removes time and cost burden of printing and returning answer sheets Available for all CYQ theory assessments

Jenny Patrickson – CYQ Director, Awarding j. patrickson@cyq. org. uk +44 (0)207 343 1808 www. cyq. org. uk