Aqua Based Exercise Courses

Find all the information you need about our YMCA Aqua Based Exercise Courses.

YMCA Aqua Based Exercise Instructor

The YMCA Level 2 Award in Water-Based Exercise is a nationally recognised qualification for individuals aged 16+ looking to lead aqua aerobics or other pool-based fitness sessions.

A Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification is required (or completion of an anatomy and physiology course).

The course covers planning, delivering, and adapting safe and effective aquatic sessions, and is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). It offers career opportunities in leisure centres, gyms, and schools, with pathways to further qualifications such as personal training or yoga. 

Completing this course will earn you 10 CIMSPA Points.

The cost for this course is £270.

Additional Anatomy & Physiology Course £100.

When booking your course you will need to attend the mandatory theory day and one of the available options for assessment. 

2026  

 

 

Aqua Based Exercise Instructor

Nuffield Health & fitness & wellbeing Gym

A20 Sidcup By-pass

London

BR7 6RP

  • 22nd March 9am-5pm
  • 29th  March 9am-5pm

Assessment Dates available: Approx 2 weeks after final course date TBC directly with tutor

Award £270 (Instructor course only)

Certificate £370 (including Anatomy & Physiology course)

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Click here to pay for the Award

Click here to pay for the Certificate

Not a Fitness Instructor? No Problem!

If you haven’t yet met this requirement, you can add our Anatomy & Physiology Course for just £100.

This comprehensive course will equip you with the essential knowledge needed to progress with confidence and meet the entry criteria.

2025
 
Anatomy & Physiology
£100.00

Downham Health & Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Rd, Bromley BR1 5EW

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