Level 2 step instructor course
Step up and take centre stage with this versatile and engaging style of group exercise.
The industry's most energising step instructor course
No group exercise format has stood the test of time more than step exercise to music classes. Also known more casually as 'step aerobics', step-based group exercise continues to be incredibly popular amongst participants looking to get and stay in shape in the studio. There are now also a variety of different styles of step-based exercise, including HIIT step for example.
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Self paced:
Achieve in as little as 4-6 weeks
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Internationally recognised:
A YMCA Awards qualification with CIMSPA endorsement
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Engaging content:
Learn from some of the best presenters in the game
Course overview: Level 2 step instructor course
If you want to add another group exercise discipline to your skillset, our level 2 step exercise to music instructor training could be just what you're looking for.
Our level 2 step exercise to music course is an essential addition to any group exercise professionals’ repertoire, particularly those instructors who enjoy the freedom of teaching freestyle ETM classes without the hefty license fees or burden of remembering somebody else’s choreography.
Many of our students on this programme, although not all of them, have actually been teaching step-based group exercise ‘informally’ and ‘unofficially’ for some time using their Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification, but now see the benefit of gaining an appropriate and specific qualification in this discipline. From an insurance perspective, it would certainly be a loophole if somebody were to injure themselves.
This energetic and engaging course includes a wide range of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be applied in the studio to create a fun and lively atmosphere in which your participants can exercise safely and effectively using a step box.
The choreography used in the course is pitched at varying levels of difficulty to ensure that all participants can engage in the class at an appropriate level for them.
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Award vs. Certificate
The award version of this step exercise to music course is specifically designed for qualified fitness instructors that hold a full Level 2 qualification (e.g. exercise to music instructor).
If you don't currently hold a full level 2 fitness instructor qualification, you will need to select the Certificate version of the course, which will cover more generic level 2 units, such as anatomy and physiology, health, safety, and professionalism in a fitness environment. These units will already have been completed by those with a full-level 2 fitness instructor qualification.
The Certificate version of the course will carry an additional fee to cover the cost of the extra units. So, when you complete this qualification as a Certificate, you'll be awarded with a full Level 2 Certificate in Group Exercise Instruction (step exercise to music). -
Entry requirements
To enrol on this step instructor course you will need to possess a recognised Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification, ideally in an exercise to music context. We also recommend that you have a keen interest in, and some practical experience of, performing step exercise to music. Certainly throughout your study period, you will need to attend a few classes or get plenty of self-practice in.
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Accreditations
The Level 2 Award in Teaching Step Exercise to Music (Step Aerobics) is certificated by YMCA Awards and delivered online via a blend of supported home-study and on-demand practical workshops. At the end of the programme, you'll submit a video of you teaching a step exercise to music class and our team of assessors will mark this and provide you with feedback.
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Learning materials
This course includes all the study materials and resources that you need to achieve this qualification. The course is delivered primarily online, with downloadable eLearning content, choreography notes and handouts, to help you get the best out of your training experience.
There are also a number of online practical workshops for you to watch and participate in. Participation is key here to ensure you are assessment ready. -
Career and progression
On completion of this step instructor programme, you'll have the confidence and qualifications to be able to teach step-based group exercise to classes large and small. Whether you want to set up your own classes locally, or work in a health club environment, you'll be more than ready and eligible.
You might also want to consider some additional training to be able to teach other styles of group exercise. Our range of
yoga teacher training courses or Pilates instructor courses are incredibly popular with our group exercise graduates.
With you every step...
Throughout your studies and beyond, our dedicated team of Learning Support Tutors will be available to give you a helping hand whenever you need it. All our courses are designed with your success in mind, which is why our development team focus on making our course content as easy to navigate and as simple to understand as possible. However, if you do need any extra help with any aspect of your course, we're only ever a quick call away.
The most common ways which we provide support for students includes:
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Phone
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Email
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Video call
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Webinar
What you'll learn
Everything you learn from this step instructor course can be applied to your classes. So, the time you invest in your studies today will determine how much progress you make in your studies tomorrow, and how much of an impact you make with your classes when you start teaching them. After all, that’s why we provide qualifications like this, to give people just like you the tools and knowledge to advance their career in the fitness profession.
Here's just a sample of some of what you can expect to learn on this step course.
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Step-based choreography
Base moves
Various step choreography
Advanced step-choreography
Modifying choreography
Progressing choreography
Rules of combination
High and low-impact use
Travelling
Changing directions -
Music and step-based choreography
Structure of music
Beats & phrases
Finding and using the beat
Fast & slow beats
Music timing
PPL & licence free music
Different styles & genres of music
Cueing music changes -
Planning and teaching step exercise to music
Planning classes effectively
Health and safety considerations
Health screening
Informed consent
Teaching styles and methods
Voice projection
Effective demonstrations
Working effectively with music
Evaluating teaching practice
Professional practice -
Principles and benefits of step exercise
Benefits of step exercise to music
Safe set-up of the step
Appropriate step heights
Using the step for alternative activities
Different types of steps
Concentric and eccentric step exercises
*Images and videos are for illustration purposes and may not depict specific course materials.
Where will your step journey take you?
Since we opened our doors in 2017, we've trained over 40,000 exercise professionals across a variety of professionals roles in the health and fitness sector. Many of our graduates have gone on to do amazing things... Where will you go with this step instructor qualification?
Assessment methods
The assessments for this step exercise instructor course begin early in the learning content with regular and informal knowledge checks that are embedded into the course content to ensure that you're making sufficient progress and engaging sufficiently with the content.
Once you've completed all the online eLearning and on-demand practical workshops, you'll be eligible to complete your practical assessment. For this, you'll need to record yourself teaching a step-based exercise to music class, following all the guidance in the course content. Our support team will also help you prepare for this assessment.
Here's a summary of the assessments for this course:
50%
Knowledge
- Multiple choice questions
- Embedded in course
- Must answer all correctly
50%
Practical
- Step exercise class
- 30-45 minutes
- Record and submit for grading
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