Level 2 gym instructor course

Kickstart your career and become a fully qualified gym instructor

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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.

  • Time to qualify:

    6-8 weeks

  • Entry requirements:

    no entry requirements

  • Course style:

    blended learning

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Book your place for only £100 deposit

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    1 x £75 and 5 x £74 Minimum deposit £100 Total payable £545

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CIMSPA points

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

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We pride ourselves on our reputation for training excellence and we know that our programmes are some of the highest quality, most flexible and accessible training products in the fitness industry.

We’ve invested a great deal of expertise and experience in to designing a gym instructor qualification that is fit for industry, and which doesn’t break the bank.

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We are committed to quality, fairness and transparency, which is why we openly list our course prices on our website for all to see. We don’t engage in discounting, bargaining or deal-making and our price promise ensures that all our students pay the same fair price for their training and qualifications.

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£356

Get a 5% prompt payment discount
when you pay your fees in full.

Buy Now, Pay Later

£375

Term: 6 months

Buy now and pay later with
our INTEREST FREE payment plans.

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Purchase Order

£375

Provide a purchase order on enrolment
and settle the invoice within 30 days*

*Only available for business bookings and subject to the appropriate due diligence.

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:

  • Phone

  • Email

  • Video call

  • Webinar

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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:

  • 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
    Stretching and flexibility techniques

  • 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

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*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.

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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.

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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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