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Level 2 Gym Instructor Course
Kickstart your career and become a fully qualified fitness instructor
Enquire todayLevel 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
£545.00
This is the 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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Course type
Blended learning
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Time to qualify
6-8 weeks
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Entry requirements
N/A
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Accreditations
Learn More About Becoming a Gym Instructor
Intro
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 diet advice, planning sessions, ensuring the environment is clean and tidy at all times, and much more.
Our Level 2 Gym Instructor course is fully accredited by YMCA Awards and recognised by REPs and CIMSPA, which means the door is open to use this qualification internationally. Delivered via blended learning, this flexible approach combines home study with unlimited phone and email support, bespoke learning resources, and practical attendance at one of our nationwide venues.
Looking for more? Well, that’s what we’re all about. Why not have a look at our gym instructor career guide or take a mock exam to get a flavour of the course.
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:
Plus, you’ll also gain vital knowledge of effective warm-up and cool-down methods, bodyweight and free weight exercise techniques, all-important health and safety, and much more.
How You'll be Assessed
We’ve split the course into multiple components which will challenge you and assess you in a range of exciting theoretical and practical ways.
Regardless of your learning style and speed, you’ll receive as much support as you need in order to pass.
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.
Timetable
Before your first practical course weekend, we recommend 6-8 weeks of home study (based on an hour a day).
That will give you plenty of time to read through your Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology and Level 2 Gym Instructor manuals, try out the practice tests on LES (the Learner Engagement System) and complete the various workbooks.
For a full gym instructor study guide and course timetable, call our Careers team on 0800 612 4067 or send us an email with the button above.
Upgrade Your Gym Qualification
Take your qualification further by combining it with personal training and you'll save money and benefit from exclusive extras like videos, career support and job opportunities.
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Essentials Diploma
£1595.00
Brand new to PT? This is the perfect starting point. Complete Level 2 Gym and advance straight onto Level 3 Personal Training.
Courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate
- Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
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- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
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Premium Diploma
£1995.00
The step up. Combine the Essentials Diploma with business skills and advanced techniques such as kettlebells, suspension training and foam rolling to really get ahead.
Courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate
- Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
- Business Skills and Digital Marketing
- Advanced Trainer Module
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- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
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Master Diploma
£2795.00
Go all in. Become a fully qualified personal trainer, upskill with Exercise Referral and advance to Level 4. This is your ticket to the top.
Courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate
- Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
- Advanced Trainer Module
- Business Skills and Digital Marketing
- Level 3 Exercise Referral Diploma
- Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes Certificate
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- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
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2015-04-30The person who has been my support tutor this year and I have recently finished my Level 2 Gym Instructor course - I found him very helpful and he has given me great support throughout.
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