L2 Gym Instructor Course
For those completing the CIMSPA (L2) Gym Instructor Award this page contains a number of links and resources.
Related Page: L3 Personal Trainer Course
Course Paperwork
See files below for key paperwork.
Key Course Content
Advanced Content
Additional Resources
Recommended Papers
Jones, A. M. (2006) The physiology of the world record holder for the women's marathon. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching Vol.1, 101-116 [full text]
Robergs, R.A. and Landwehr, R. (2002) The surprising history of the “HRmax=220-age” equation JEPonline. 5(2):1-10 https://www.asep.org/asep/asep/Robergs2.pdf
CIMSPA Gym Practical Briefing
CIMSPA GYM practical assessment briefing.docxPre-Activity Readiness Questionnaires
It's essential that you have pre-screened your client so that they are able to exercise. There is not a compulsory form to use and you can find/make your own if it is something you would like to do. The gold standard questions however, are to be found on the CSEP Get Active Questionnaire (formerly PARQ)
The CSEP Get Active Resources - https://csep.ca/2021/01/20/pre-screening-for-physical-activity/#
Gym Programme Card/Session Plan
Gym Programme Card.docxGym Instructor Assessment Criteria
CIMSPA Practical Assessment paperwork 20XX.docx