Level 2 exercise to music course

Our Level 2 Exercise to Music course is the minimum qualification required for anyone wanting to teach group exercise in a studio-based environment. Whether you want to teach ‘old school’ aerobics, or deliver alternative formats of group exercise classes to music, this is the entry-level qualification that will allow you to become a professional studio instructor.

According to recent reports, around 4.86 million people participate in group exercise classes each week, and this excludes those participating in online group classes delivered on social media and fitness apps. The active leisure and fitness sector has grown steadily for the past 10-15 years and this trend shows no sign of reversing. As more and more people appreciate the benefits of leading an active lifestyle, the demand for qualified group ETM classes has never been so high.

This qualification will give you the necessary knowledge to be able to plan and teach safe exercise to music. More importantly however, it will give you the skills to enter the group exercise studio with absolute confidence in your abilities to deliver exercise to music classes with passion and energy.

• Entry requirements

  There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need some experience of taking part in group ETM classes as a participant. You will also need to be able to follow basic aerobic choreography and work to the beat and phrase of the music. For this reason, if you are inexperienced with exercise to music, recommend that throughout your study period, you try to attend 2-3 classes per week, or more if you can. This does however depend on your previous level of experience and for those who have been attending classes for some time, this isn't always necessary.

• Accreditations

  This Level 2 Exercise to Music course is certificated by YMCA Awards and provides you with a full regulated Ofqual qualification. The qualification is also endorsed by CIMSPA and is recognised by all leading health and fitness employers.

• Learning resources

  On enrolment, we'll supply you with all the materials and resources you need. You'll get print and digital training manuals, interactive eLearning, and an extensive range of practical and theory online videos guiding you through all the essential content. We'll also give you an easy to follow study guide which breaks down the course into modular steps for you to follow.

• Career and progression

  On completion, you'll be eligible to deliver freestyle group exercise classes in any environment suitable for exercise. Whether you want to set up your own classes in a village hall, dance studio or even outdoors, you'll be qualified. Alternatively, if you want to work in a health club environment, you'll also be eligible and our CV Connect programme will certainly help you to get your CV out in industry.
  
  With this qualification, you will also be able to specialise in further exercise to music courses and qualifications, such as aqua or indoor cycling further down the line.

• CIMSPA CPD points

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