Level 2 gym instructor course
Kickstart your career and become a fully qualified gym instructor
The UK's leading level 2 gym instructor qualification
This level 2 gym instructor course is the fitness industry's most popular entry-level qualification and a must-have if you want to advance to level 3 and become a personal trainer.
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Time to qualify:
6-8 weeks
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Entry requirements:
no entry requirements
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Course style:
blended learning
Course overview: Gym instructor
Take the steps to becoming a qualified gym instructor to start changing lives on the gym floor. Read on to learn more about the contents of this course and where your gym instructing career could take you.
Gyms, leisure centres and health clubs are vibrant and fast-paced places to work. Every client that walks through the door is different and for a fitness instructor, no two days are ever going to be the same.
Many see becoming a gym instructor as a stepping stone to advancing to personal training, and while it is an entry requirement for that course, it’s an incredibly rewarding job in its own right. Day to day, gym instructors find themselves performing inductions for new members, maintaining exercise equipment, giving dietary advice, planning training sessions, supporting clients with their goals, ensuring that the environment is clean and tidy, and much more.
Our level 2 gym instructor course includes a broad range of study materials that have been designed specifically to help you get the most out of your learning experience.
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Entry requirements
Every fitness professional has to start somewhere and as this is an entry-level course, there are no formal entry requirements or prerequisites. What will help you get off to flying start however is some experience of using cardiovascular and resistance equipment, as well as free weights, in your local gym.
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Accreditations
Our Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing course is fully accredited by YMCA Awards and recognised by CIMSPA, which means the door is open to use this qualification internationally. Delivered via blended learning, this flexible training programme combines home study with unlimited phone and email support, bespoke learning resources, and practical attendance at one of our nationwide venues.
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Ongoing career support
You will still have access to all the help and support you need even after your studies have finished, from advice on promoting your business to writing a CV. You will also have access to our flagship CV Connect programme which instantly connects you to thousands of potential employers.
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CIMSPA points
This qualification is fully mapped to CIMSPAs professional standards and is worth 10 CIMSPA CPD Points.
You're in safe hands
At HFE we care deeply about helping you to become more. We will be here for you as much as you need us throughout your studies and you'll also have career support beyond this. Throughout your level 2 gym instructor course, you can expect contact with your support tutor via the following:
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Phone
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Email
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Video call
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Webinar
What you'll learn
From theory to practical, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to become a leading gym instructor. Below is a selection of the topics you’ll encounter on course:
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Level 2 anatomy and physiology
The muscular system
The skeletal system
The nervous system
Basic principles of nutrition
The cardiorespiratory system
Energy systems -
Principles of fitness training
Fitness training variables
Health and safety considerations
Optimum sequencing of exercises
Different session structures
Adapting and progressing exercise
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Planning gym-based training
Planning resistance machines
Planning free weights & bodyweight exercise
Planning CV training
Women and strength training
Effective programme design
Adapting training programmes -
Teaching and instructing gym-based exercise
Principles of effective teaching and instructing
Communication and teaching skills
Catering for different learning styles
Motivating clients
Evaluating training sessions
Correcting exercise technique -
Cardiovascular training principles
Cardiovascular training concepts
Warm-up and cool-down methods
Effective training intensity
Cardiovascular training approaches
Progressing aerobic programmes
Monitoring the heart
*Images and videos are for illustration purposes and may not depict specific course materials.
One gym instructing career. Unlimited possibilities.
Join the graduates of our level 2 gym instructor course and personal training courses who are working with some of the world's leading gyms, health clubs and PT management companies.
How you'll be assessed
The course is split into multiple units which are each assessed in a variety of theory and practical ways. Regardless of your learning style and speed, you’ll receive as much support as you need in order to pass this course.
This is a brief breakdown of the components which make up our level 2 gym instructor course.
To get a real feel for what to expect on your course, be sure to watch our video demonstrating each of the assessment types.
40%
Coursework
- Worksheets
- Lesson plans
- Scenario-based
30%
Online workbooks
- Anatomy and physiology
- Multiple choice
- 70% pass mark
30%
Practical
- Client consultation
- Teaching an individual
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