Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Aqua
What Qualifications do I get?
With this course you gain the following qualification:
YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Aqua
This qualification allows you to teach water based classes , use your own chosen music and be creative with choreography.
Want to qualify as a Level 2 Aqua Instructor?
This qualification comprises of 6 mandatory units:
Unit 1- Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Unit 2- Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Unit 3 – Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Unit 4 – Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Unit 5 – Planning group an Aqua class
Unit 6 – Instructing an Aqua class
Successful achievement of all six units must be achieved for the full qualification.

Are there any Prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites for the course.
How do I book?
Stage 1. You can either complete the contact form by clicking here ,or you can scroll down the page and click on the book course which will open up a new page. Once we have received your contact information we will email the enrolment documents to complete.
You can also telephone and we will start the process by emailing you the documents.
Stage 2. Once we have received all documents and payment you will receive the resources for the course. This will take approximately a week to process. If you would like to use our interest free payment plan please ask as details will then be emailed to you.
Stage 3. You can start learning once you have received all resources. You will be guided how to start and what is required. You will be provided with your tutor contact details.
Stage 4. You will be emailed the course schedule which will give you the venue address and requirements.
We are happy to answer any questions you have so please do ask
Total Qualification Time
230-250 hours
This is an estimate of the total amount of time this qualification will take to achieve.
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Blended Learning Course Stages
Stage 1 –Once you have enrolled onto the course you will be provided with your learning resources.
Stage 2 – You will receive your hard copy manuals and your login details for the elearning modules. The schedule for your classroom training days will be emailed to you. This process can take up to 5 working days to process. You will also be provided with your tutor details who will contact you.
Stage 3 –You can start working through the elearning and study where you feel comfortable. Using the hard copy manuals will allow you to make notes as you work. You will have 300 days to complete your elearning modules.
Stage 4– You will attend the scheduled training days where the tutor will guide you through all the skills you require to complete your assessments.
Stage 5– When you are ready we will provide you with a list of assessment dates for the theory papers. You can then choose the dates you wish to attend from the list. Your practical assessments will be arranged on the course
Stage 6 – Once all units have passed and your work has been through our quality assurance process your certificate will be requested from the awarding body. Once we receive your certificate we will post to you.
Stage 7 – Once you are qualified you can apply for job as an Aqua instructor.
We look forward to supporting you through your learning.
How will I be assessed?
To achieve the qualification you must complete and pass the following:
- Multiple choice theory papers
- Worksheets
- Client interview
- Planned written class plan and session plans
- Practical Observation and Evaluation
N.B. You must attend an assessment day to sit the theory paper.
For the practical you are required to teach a class consisting of 5 – 12 participants. You are required to bring along class participants for your practical assessment if attending a face-to-face practical assessment. You may submit your practical assessment by DVD. Guidelines for this are given on request of DVD submission.
There is no charge for reassessments
Blended Learning
Blended learning consists of remote learning on Zoom with your Tutor and face to face learning.
You can start studying at home once enrolled!
As we are in an unsettled climate presently with COVID 19 we are teaching the course via Zoom which means you can study at home with your tutor.
You can then book onto the face to face training day and assessment days from a selection of dates that will be emailed to you.
Contact us with any questions
Course Dates
February 2021 Dates
You attend all training days and the assessment day.
- Sunday 7th FebrauryAM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 14th February – AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 21st February AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 28th February – in Pool
- Assessment date is arranged
May 2021 Dates
You attend all training days and the assessment day.
- Saturday 8th May AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 9th May – in Pool
- Saturday 22nd May AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 23th May- in Pool
- Assessment date is arranged
September 2021 Dates
You attend all training days and the assessment day.
- Sunday 5th September AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 12th September – AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 19th September AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 26th September- in Pool
- Assessment date is arranged
November 2021 Dates
You attend all training days and the assessment day.
- Sunday 7th November AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 14th November – AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 21st November AM – remote learning with your tutor via Zoom
- Sunday 28th November- in Pool
- Assessment date is arranged
If you would like to use the payment plan option you can pay the deposit by clicking here. We then set up direct debit payment plan for the remaining payments. These are 0% payment plans and details available on request.
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Awarding body / REPs CPD
The Awarding body for our Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Aqua qualification is YMCA Awards. Once you have achieved all elements of the qualification and the quality assurance process has been completed your nationally recognised certificate will be processed.
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