Introduction to CYQ

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

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: SkillsActive, UK Recognised by: REPs UK Relevant, recognised and respected

Working with Official accreditation unit for the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) from 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)

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 CYQ Support Services

New REPs structure in the UK

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

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF)

eLearning Visit the CYQ website to try the demos! 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

Content covers: - Bones and Joints - Muscle and Muscle Actions - Energy Systems - Cardiorespiratory Systems - Health, Safety and Professionalism - Components of Fitness eLearning – UK L2/EQF L3 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge

eLearning – UK L2/EQF L3 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

eLearning – UK L2/EQF L3 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

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

Jenny Patrickson – CYQ Director, Awarding +44 (0)