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Gym Instructing Certificate
Build your fitness career with the foundation Level 2 qualification you require to work in a gym, or teach group fitness classes.
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Build a foundation for your fitness career with our Level 2 Gym Instructor Course and start earning in just 2-3 Months.
This is an entry level qualification so you don't need any prior experience to enrol on the course. This is the perfect study choice for new aspriring fitness professionals looking to get started in the industry and wanting to work in a gym, fitness studio, leisure centre or teach group fitness classes.
As an industry recognised entry qualification, the Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification provides the foundation knowledge required to thrive in a professional fitness environment and specifically on the gym floor.
Consisting of knowledge based subjects including anatomy and physiology components, practical topics like consultation delivery and exercise specific instruction modalities. You will explore hundreds of exercises with interactive learning techniques and will gain a confident grasp of the inner workings of the body so you can be sure that your workout delivery and programming is always fit for purpose, using the latest approaches, safe and highly effective.
Explore the course module breakdown in full detail here.
The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing will develop your knowledge and skills in gym instruction to enable you to pursue a career as a gym instructor.
This qualification will provide a combination of knowledge and skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to a range of clients.
During your course you will learn and achiev knowledge, skills and tecniques in the following areas:
Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness.
Health and safety in the fitness environment.
Skills to conduct client and group inductions in a gym-based environment and support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle.
Skills to plan, instruct and supervise safe and effective exercise and physical activity sessions.
Professionalism for fitness instructing.
Personal and professional development.
Delivering exceptional customer service.
Learner Journey
Most students studying this course take between five and 10 weeks to complete the course - including all assessments and practical elements. As a course offering full employability in the fitness industry and gym workplace, and with the support of your dedicated careers guidance manager, you could be earning in a new exciting gym/fitness instructor role in only a few weeks from the day you enrol.
Typical learning journeys may look like:
Scenario A: Managing remote study alongside a busy lifestyle (work schedule/family focus/other commitments) with limited time to dedicate to your course:
Scenario B: Prioritising learning and all study as your main focus in your life for the current time:
Scenario C: Unforeseen events or external distractions disrupt an ability to commit learning time to your course for a while.
To achieve this qualification you must complete five mandatory units:
Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness.
Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors.
Health and safety in the fitness environment.
Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change.
Planning and instructing gym-based exercise.
Each unit is made up of further learning outcomes and assessment criteria specific to each module.
Assignment methods for this qualification include:
Knowledge based worksheet.
Case study task.
Session plan.
Self-evaluation.
All assignments are completed and submitted within your personal learning portal. These assignments are not time bound and you will receive guidance and support from your assigned course tutor and also within the study materials of the learning academy.
You will also be required to successfully complete theoretical and practical assessments to achieve your certification and qualified status as a Level 2 Gym Instructor.
Assessment methods for this qualification include:
Multiple Choice Theory Exam.
Practical Exam (video observation and submission).
This is an entry level qualification and no specified prior knowledge or pre-requisite qualification is required.
Learners must be 16+ years old.
(16–18-year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification).
While there are no other specific entry requirements, an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) is involved, and learners entering the programme should have basic skills in communication pitched at Level 2.
The course involves physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness and some experience of gym-based exercises (including free weights) is recommended.
To achieve this qualification you must complete five mandatory units:
Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness.
Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors.
Health and safety in the fitness environment.
Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change.
Planning and instructing gym-based exercise.
Each unit is made up of further learning outcomes and assessment criteria specific to each module.
Assignment methods for this qualification include:
Knowledge based worksheet.
Case study task.
Session plan.
Self-evaluation.
All assignments are completed and submitted within your personal learning portal. These assignments are not time bound and you will receive guidance and support from your assigned course tutor and also within the study materials of the learning academy.
You will also be required to successfully complete theoretical and practical assessments to achieve your certification and qualified status as a Level 2 Gym Instructor.
Assessment methods for this qualification include:
Multiple Choice Theory Exam.
Practical Exam (video observation and submission).
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