Spinning Instructor

This course is suitable for participants that hold a level 2 training in Fitness Instructing or equivalent and possess the required knowledge, understanding and skills, aimed at successfully achieving this ITEC Spinning Instructor qualification.

CoURSE DESCRIPTIoN

There are 2 units contained in this award:
• Unit 1: Planning studio Cycling
sessions
Planning studio cycling sessions – to
include selecting suitable exercises,
equipment and programme, adapting
the programme to suit the client’s
specific needs and fitness goals and
recording the studio cycling sessions
• Unit 2: Instructing studio Cycling
sessions
Instructing studio cycling sessions
– to include preparing the
equipment, environment and clients,
demonstrating technically correct
studio cycling sessions, providing
clear and concise instructions for
each exercise and lift, adapting the
exercises with suitable progression
and regression according to the
client’s needs, providing feedback
and instruction points to the client,
receiving feedback from the client and
recording action plan for improvement
The learner will also develop
knowledge about current health and
safety legislation, contra-indications
and potential risks and client care and
communication which are essential to
work and be successful in the industry
This qualification also provides:
The related knowledge and
understanding required to perform the
studio cycling sessions skills listed above
effectively, in particular health and safety
considerations, origins and benefits,
types of equipment and reasons that
may affect whether a client should or
should not join a studio cycling sessions
session
Job opportunities for learners and
opportunities for learners to focus on
the development of their wider skills
in a sports and fitness setting such as
communicating with clients, working
with others, problem solving and
To develop a range of skills, techniques,
personal qualities and attitudes
essential for successful performance
in employment as a fitness instructor
qualified in instructing studio cycling
sessions.
Recommended: applicant to hold Level
2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or
equivalent.
In collaboration with Js Fitness &
Performance DOON, Co. Limerick
NOtE: the practical aspects of this
course may be delivered in Doon.