As numerous studies and press reports warn us, levels of childhood obesity and inactivity are increasing. The popularity of sedentary pursuits, such as playing computer games or watching television, has risen.

YMCA Kids' Fitness courses are designed to help you reach out and inspire children to enjoy fitness and activity. We'll give you the specialist knowledge to design and deliver safe, fun-filled children's exercise programmes. You'll learn to adapt your skills and use different activities to motivate children from the ages of 5 to 16. You can choose to specialise in either street dance or play by taking either YMCA Kids' Fitness Street Dance or YMCA Kids' Fitness Play and Games.

The courses also examines setting up and running after school activities, holiday play and activity schemes and teaching on an already established children's programme.
Our tutors have extensive experience of working with children and throughout the course they will share their unique knowledge and practical experience with you.

Both YMCA Kids' Fitness courses are ideal for anyone interested in running health-related exercise sessions for children, those already running sessions but without a formal qualification and current fitness instructors wanting to broaden their skills to work with children. They are also suitable for instructors who would like to develop their skills in kids' fitness and activity sessions.