What Is Level 2 Fitness Instructing?

The start of a career in Fitness, Personal Training, Nutrition and Strength and Conditioning starts here with the Level 2 Fitness Instructing (GYM) qualification. This REPS accredited and industry recognised qualification is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed within the health and fitness industry. Key elements of the qualification include how to work with respective clients, how to plan and deliver gym-based exercise sessions and the underpinning essentials of anatomy, physiology and fitness training.

Here at PT & Nutrition Education, our industry-leading and expert staff will strive to ensure you gain a superior foundation of knowledge and skills in which to build upon as you progress within the industry. Become a fully qualified and successful Fitness Professional with our Level 2 Fitness Instructing Certificate.

Course Details

The course is split into 6 units, each containing their own unique assessments, assessment methods and criteria. The unit details and stages of learning and assessment are detailed below.

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise

Within this module you will be expected to pass an Exam based on the main systems of the body:

Musculoskeletal System / Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems / Energy and Neuromuscular Systems

Unit 2: Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity

Within this module you will be expected to complete file work which will focus on how to support clients in the gym environment.

Unit 3: Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment

Within this module you will be expected to complete file work which will focus on the key health and safety elements of gym instruction

Unit 4: Principles of exercise, fitness and health

Within this module you will be expected to pass an Exam based on the underpinning training principles of exercise

Unit 5: Planning gym-based exercise

Within this module you will be expected to complete file work on how to plan for gym based training sessions and how to adapt for different clientele.

Unit 6: Instructing gym-based exercise

Within this final module you will be expected to complete a practical exam with a working client in the gym environment

Prerequisites & Progression: