Indoor cycling instructor course

Build on the popularity of Spinning, RPM and other indoor cycling formats with our Level 2 Indoor Cycling Instructor course. This is an essential qualification if you are looking to start your own indoor cycling programmes outside of the pre-choreographed, branded cycling formats. This is also the only Ofqual regulated indoor cycling programme.

The popularity of indoor cycling continues to grow, with new trends and spins on the exercise format emerging all the time. Studio cycling classes provide a range of health, fitness and social benefits, and these classes are always in-demand, especially when they are well taught.

Our indoor cycling instructor course is delivered entirely online, combining comprehensive eLearning, short theory lectures and high-energy practical workshops showing you how to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to the studio. Also, layered into the programme are a number of theory and practical activities which you’ll also need to complete to achieve this qualification.

While you will have unlimited access to a strong team of experienced instructors throughout your studies, we also strongly recommend that you connect with a local indoor cycling instructor and that throughout your studies, you shadow, participate, and maybe even team teach parts of a class to build your knowledge, skills and confidence. This will help you get the most out of this programme.

Whether you are a gym instructor or group exercise to music instructor, indoor cycling presents an excellent opportunity for you to upskill, developing more knowledge and skills to expand your career prospects and earning potential.

This course is designed for those who already have experience of, and a passion for, group indoor cycling classes. If you have limited experience in studio-based cycling, you’ll still be able to enrol providing that you meet the entry requirements, but you will need to give yourself more time to become more familiar with the format.

• Award vs. Certificate

  The award version of this group indoor cycling course is specifically designed for qualified fitness instructors that hold a full Level 2 qualification (e.g. gym instructor, 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, like anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and supporting clients in a fitness environment. These units will already have been completed by those holding a full-level 2 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 (group indoor cycling).

• Entry requirements

  First and foremost, you will need practical experience of participating in indoor cycling classes on a regular basis, including spinning or RPM. If you don't have this experience, we recommend that you start taking 2-3 classes per week, at least during the home-study period of your course. Being familiar with the bike and the structure of sessions will prove incredibly useful when you start learning.
  
  On enrolment, you'll need to decide whether you are completing the 'award' or 'certificate' version of this qualification. If you're already a fitness instructor/personal trainer, then you only need to complete the award. If you have no fitness qualifications, then you'll need to complete the certificate.
  
  Feel free to contact our Careers Team if you have any questions or need some friendly advice.

• Accreditations

  This Level 2 Indoor Cycling Instructor course is fully endorsed by YMCA Awards and CIMSPA.

• Learning materials

  All of the learning content and materials you need to achieve this qualification are included. From the moment you enrol, you'll have access to our online Learner Engagement System (LES) where you'll be able to access the eLearning, complete the learning checks and participate in the theory and practical workshops.
  
  If you don't have a bike at home, we recommend that you go to the gym and use one there, accessing the cycling classes on your phone or mobile device. This is the best way to truly get the most out of your online studies.

• Career and progression

  On completion of this level 2 indoor cycling instructor course, you'll be able to teach your own indoor studio-based cycling classes, either in-person or virtually if you so wish. You'll also be qualified to do this 'license free' and without having to pay any ongoing subscriptions to any of the pre-choreographed brands.
  
  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 training courses are incredibly popular with our group exercise graduates.
  
  

• CIMSPA CPD points

  This qualification is fully mapped to CIMSPAs professional standards and is worth 10 CIMSPA CPD Points.