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Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

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Overview

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The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing is designed to support you in your role as a gym instructor in a fitness facility.

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The aim of this qualification is to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to be able to work unsupervised as a fitness instructor.

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The qualification is the first step on the pathway to becoming a fully qualified Personal Trainer.

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Content

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During the qualification you will learn to plan, deliver and review safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment. 

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Topics Covered:

  • Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness

  • Health and safety in the fitness environment

  • The skills to conduct client and group inductions in a gym-based environment and support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle

  • The 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

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Assessments
To pass the qualification successfully you will be required to complete the following assessments:

  1. A portfolio of short answer questions

  2. A multiple-choice open book online exam (Anatomy & Physiology)

  3. Assessor Observations covering the following:

  • Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors

  • Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change

  • Planning and instructing gym-based exercise

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Pre-requisites

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  • Be aged 16+

  • Have some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended

  • The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary

  • There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication

Guided Learning Hours

40

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Delivery Method

Group face to face

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Course Duration

2 -6 months

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Cost

£

Payment plans available

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