Presentation by Lori Randall, Director – Business Development

1. Presentation by Lori Randall, Director – Business Development

2. CYQ is an operation of Central YMCA • The UK’s leading activity for health charity • Established in 1844 - the World’s first YMCA • Part of the international network of YMCAs “Central YMCA aspires to be the leading activity for health charity. We want to see a world in which all individuals have the opportunity to live healthy lives in mind, body and spirit.”

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

4. Relevant, recognised and respected • Over 40 relevant, recognised and respected qualifications at • Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications • Qualifications are • Approved by: Ofqual and SQA • Endorsed by: SkillsActive • Recognised by: REPs

5. A comprehensive suite of print and digital resources • Innovative eLearning and eAssessment solutions • Extensive learner and tutor resources including manuals, workbooks • and DVDs • Resources webshop with instant quotes, customisable resources and • real time order tracking

6. Committed to the highest standards of service, openess and customer care • An initial response to enquiries within 24 hours • A dedicated Customer Support Advisor for your centre • Specialist staff – knowledge and experience of teaching, IV and EV • Regular updates on the latest developments within CYQ and the sector

7. Support services • Training days run throughout the year • A1/V1 and PTLLS training • In-house training Working partnership with • Mutual recognition of BTEC/CYQ qualifications • Supported development of the Diploma in Sport and Active

8. Qualification names in the QCF Size of combined credit values is expressed using the terms Award, Certificate or Diploma: • Award = 1 – 12 credits (10 – 120 hrs) • Certificate = 13 – 36 credits (121 – 360 hrs) • Diploma = 37 + credits (361 hrs or more)

9. New REPs structure

11. Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (QCF)

12. Level 1 Award in Fitness andPhysical Activity (QCF)

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

14. Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Exercise and Physical Activity for Children (QCF)

15. Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF)

16. Level 3 Award in Employment Awarenessin Active Leisure and Learning

17. Other Level 3 qualifications (QCF) • Diploma in Exercise Referral • - Direct access from Level 2 with the addition of Level 3 core units • - Entry category on REPs • Level 3 Awards: • - Direct access from Level 2 with no additional units • required • - Ante and Post Natal • - Disability • - Older Adult • - Not entry categories for REPs

18. NVQs (QCF) Level 2 CYQ Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (QCF) Level 3 CYQ  Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (QCF)

19. eLearning • Benefits for your centre • Suitable for centres with or without an existing virtual learning platform • Standardisation of learning across your delivery team • Reduced delivery costs • Benefits for your 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 Visit the CYQ website to try the demos! www.cyq.org.uk/elearning

20. eLearning – Level 2 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge • Content covers: • - Bones and Joints • - Muscle and Muscle Actions • - Energy Systems • - Cardiorespiratory Systems • - Health, Safety and Professionalism • - Components of Fitness

21. eLearning – Level 2 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

22. eLearning – Level 3 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

23. eLearning - Packages 1 Content only Centres with an existing virtual learning platform can simply purchase content for an annual fee 2 Hosted Basic Pay per learner with no contract, support or set up fees 3 Hosted Premium Designed for larger centres , this option offers volume discounts, bespoke branding and the ability to develop unique content

24. eAssessment • Benefits • Instant access to learners' results • Removes time and cost burden of printing and returning answer sheets Available for all CYQ theory assessments Visit the CYQ website to try the demo! www.cyq.org.uk/eassessment

25. Information channels Websitewww.cyq.org.uk Blogwww.getsetfortheqcf.com eNews updatesSent monthly Twitterwww.twitter.com/cyqnews Youtube channelwww.youtube.com/cyqtv

26. Customer service Customer Service Statement  We are committed to providing our centres with the highest standards of service, openness and customer care. • A friendly, knowledgeable and supportive team • Customer Support • Executive Directors • External Verification • Marketing and Communications • Operations • Technical • Business Development and Approvals

27. Centre approval requirements • Access to appropriate tutors, assessors, IVs • (Quality Assurance) • Access to appropriate physical resources

28. The next step • Any questions? • If you are interested in applying for centre approval • please contact me on: • +44 (0)7951 295357 • l.randall@cyq.org.uk • Thanks for your time!