Level 2 Certificate in Instructing (Gym)

Aim

To develop learners’ knowledge and skills in gym instruction to enable them to pursue a career as a gym instructor.

This qualification will provide a combination of knowledge and skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to a range of clients.

Although the qualification is designed to offer entry to employment learners can also progress onto the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
• Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
• Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
• Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.

Successful achievement of this qualification will provide entry to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as an affiliate member (exercise and fitness).

Entry Requirements

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

There is an element of communication, (discussion, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basics skills in communication pitched at level 2.

Target Learners

Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a circuit training instructor

Please note that 16-18 year olds may need to be supervised in the workplace once they have achieved the qualification.

Qualification Structure

This qualification comprises of 5 units:

• Unit 1 – Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness
• Unit 2 – Professionalism and Customer Care for Fitness Instructors
• Unit 3 – Health and Safety in the Fitness Environment
• Unit 4 – Conducting Client Consultations to support positive behaviour change
• Unit 5 – Planning and Instructing Gym Based Exercise

Successful completion of all five units is necessary to achieve the full qualification.

Assessment

Coursework/Project, Multiple Choice Examination, Portfolio of Evidence,Practical Demonstration/Assignments/ Assessment