Summary

The Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (gym-based exercise) is the start of your new career in the health and fitness industry. Once qualified, you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to become a fitness instructor in a gym environment. Those that successfully complete the course are able to gain access to both the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory as an affiliated member, as well as the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).

Learners taking this qualification will study six units:

• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
• Maximising the customer experience in a gym environment
• Supporting client health and well-being
• Conducting client consultations and gym inductions
• Planning and reviewing gym-based exercise programmes
• Instructing and supervising gym-based exercise programmes

The qualification provides you with a comprehensive insight into the skills and knowledge you will require to not only work in the health and fitness sector, but with transferable skills that all employers would welcome. The choice of units offered across this Level 2 qualification gives you the opportunity to demonstrate a variety of transferable skills that employers are seeking, including communication, customer service and health and safety.

Employees entering the sector as a qualified Fitness Instructor can expect to earn £14,000 - £30,000*
*(Average yearly salary data taken from the NationalCareersService.Gov.uk)

How will I learn?

This course is based at our dynamic and exciting WISE Campus in Stoke Gifford. Located within easy reach of the city of Bristol and moments away from Bristol Parkway and Filton Abbey Wood train stations.

The course is delivered in a one-week intensive block, providing the opportunity to proceed into industry once completed. 3 weeks before the start of the course, you will receive an induction video outlining course content for the week. Along with the induction pack, you will also receive an Anatomy and Physiology workbook with accompanying resources, which you will be required to complete prior to the commencement of the programme.

With this course we bring the classroom to you and have created an interactive online learning environment for the first 2 days. These sessions are never pre-recorded and like in a classroom, you will have a teacher and other students interacting with you live over the first 2 days of the course. This will allow you to ask questions and gain industry skills all without leaving your home.

Please also note that while we will deliver the theory of this course online, the practical elements of this course will be delivered face to face across the final 3 days, and attendance to these sessions at our WISE Campus are essential.

These courses typically run in October, February and Easter half-terms

Entry Requirements

The L2 Fitness Instructor qualification does not have any minimum entry requirements. However, having basic knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, fitness training and health and safety will give you an enhanced learning experience.

You must be aged 19+ to complete this course. There is no upper age limit.

You will be required to attend an online interview and complete an initial assessment prior to the commencement of the course to assess your suitability for the programme.

Progression routes

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
For more information about this course please email [email protected].

COURSE FEES
Please be aware that some courses have fees that are payable on enrolment. More information on if this course has a fee can be found in the Availability section below.  

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ONLINE ENROLMENT
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