The Perfect Level 2 Gym/Fitness Instructor Practical Assessment Induction

Delivered by two of our tutors this is how to deliver the ideal induction for the level 2 gym instructor practical assessment.
This can be quite a nerve racking part of the course. There are a lot of variables you need to get right, watch this video and try to remember what you can and you will ace the practical assessment!
Pay careful attention to:
- The queues used with the client
- The way the session is started and wrapped up
- The way all the movements are demonstrated
- Regularly checking the client is ok and increasing intensity/adjusting exercises where required
- Ensuring the client is performing exercises safely and correctly
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[@icarus1273]

Excellent Video. It helped me very much. Very professional. Many Thanks

[@CreatePT]

You are welcome!

[@maryamrika]

Great video, thanks

[@chamb2008]

Hi very informative instruction well done.. useful tips . I have my level 2 practical assessment next month with fellow student .

[@jonnyb12]

Really helpful video. Many thanks

[@adamweir-rhodes247]

Thanks Jonny, glad you found it helpful

[@skate9616]

We get to pick partners for our assessment and I purposely told my partner to do the wrong technique so I could correct him to make me look better

[@deadlycamels]

some people play checkers, this man plays chess

[@AadhuXO]

bruh same 🤣🤣

[@corazonsworld9213]

Clever😂

[@yhendadivas1036]

Woooow. Thank You so much for making this Wonderful Vedio, it really help me a lot❤️

[@CreatePT]

Great, glad it was helpful!

[@ssm7260]

For the free weight part of the exam, how do you know which weight level to start with? You started with a 40kg for the deadlift here, but we wont know what our students 1RM is (and thank you for this video. Really helpful)

[@CreatePT]

Hi, glad the video was helpful! The weight you start at is all down to what you know about your client. If you have carried out a thorough consultation and they're experienced enough with lifting to know their 1RM then you can go off that. But if they're new to the gym you'll be building the weight gradually in line with what they're comfortable with. Start with an empty bar and gradually add weight.

[@ssm7260]

Brill, thank you!!

[@tillymacaulay610]

for the free weight exercises do you need to do 2 free weight exercises then another 2 free weight exercises that require spotting or is it just 2 exercises?

[@CreatePT]

Hi Tilly, for the level 2 one to one induction you don't actually have to do any free weight exercises if it's not suitable for the client you've written the programme for. Ideally you'd have a mixture of resistance machines and free weights but you want it to be suitable for your client. The group induction does require 1 free weight exercise that is spotted and 1 has to showcase lifting the weights safely from the floor.

[@allybyers1319]

Can I ask what your main tips are for the assessment? i’m being to panic as they don’t give much away with what you might be walking into!

[@CreatePT]

Hi Ally, strange they haven't given you much insight into what the assessment will include. Some general guidance: Try and be as relaxed/natural as possible and build a rapport with your client Remember to use the nasty principle for every exercise. Reinforce key teaching points and tell your client how well they are doing. If you can see a technique flaw, don’t be afraid to make adjustments

[@roberttameka7288]

I had to name muscles being used for each exercise on my level two assessment ?

[@CreatePT]

Hi Robert sorry for the late reply, missed your comment. You don't need to name every individual muscle, the client doesn't care if you're working the anterior deltoid, or the gastrocnemius. Just using generic terms like leg muscles or core etc is enough

[@chrisbown317]

Thanks for this video, I have got my assessment on Sunday, feeling really anxious, is there any extra tips you guys could give me ?

[@scottconnorzzzzz]

Hi Chris, currently doing my level 2, did you pass your assessment?

[@chrisbown317]

@@scottconnorzzzzz hello 😁 yes I did made a few mistakes but still managed to pass which I'm pleased about, just need to finish my level 3 now! How are u getting on with your level 2?

[@scottconnorzzzzz]

@@chrisbown317 congratulations on passing 👍 If I’m honest I am struggling, I passed my coursework, passed my physiology exam now have to self record my client consultation, then self record my 1-1, then it’s self evaluation, then I have to complete a self recorded 1-3 induction.

[@chrisbown317]

@@scottconnorzzzzz ohh I see what company are you doing it with? For mine almost all of it was online then for my practical assessment I had to book a slot to be assessed by someone and then that was it

[@OllyRiley6]

@@chrisbown317 did you do yours with origym?

[@footballfollowthroughpodca639]

how long should the main CV component last from building up to 5 rpe and then gradually up to 7 rpe. How many minutes?

[@CreatePT]

The main CV component should be around 20 mins long, the first 2-3 mins gradually build up to around 5 RPE, then around 15 mins of maintaining an RPE of between 6-8, followed by another 2-3 mins of cooling back down to an RPE of around 3.

[@footballfollowthroughpodca639]

@@CreatePT thank you

[@footballfollowthroughpodca639]

@@CreatePT Also is it okay to use a manual treadmill for assessment one that is dictated by the pace of the individual you don't press buttons the pace is set by you and your stride. The gym i'm doing the assessment on'y has treadmills like this not any with buttons which adjust pace.

[@CreatePT]

@@footballfollowthroughpodca639 Yeah absolutely, it just needs to be based on RPE

[@footballfollowthroughpodca639]

@@CreatePT thanks thats very helpful

[@arjansanghera4689]

Hi, does this apply to the level 2 RQF fitness instructor award by focus awards ?

[@CreatePT]

Hi, yes absolutely. The RQF set by awarding bodies is regulated by OFQUAL, so they all have to meet the same standard. This satisfies all criteria for OFQUAL.

[@JohnTibaleka]

I have my exams tomorrow so am leaving this comment here so that i come back for a positive feedback….

[@CreatePT]

Good luck John!

[@yanislavvalkov9884]

Too much talking to him while he running. Good run is to concentrate and take control of your breathing. Not listening someone and trying to hear what he telling you.

[@CreatePT]

The treadmill was used as part of the warmup in this session, taking the client up to an RPE of 5 which for most people should be easy enough to continue talking. We'd recommend using the time during the warmup to continue building rapport with your client rather than leaving them to run in silence.

[@yanislavvalkov9884]

@@CreatePT Big Thanks! My bad. Im apologize! Congratulations for the informative video!

[@CreatePT]

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