Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills that are needed to plan, deliver and supervise safe but effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.

Key learning outcomes:

• 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.

During the qualification learners will cover the following:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology that is applicable to gym instructing.
• Principles of exercise, fitness and health.
• Health and safety in a fitness environment.
• Customer care.
• Effective communication skills for client consultations to support positive behaviour change.
• The skills needed to plan and conduct gym-based exercise sessions with individuals and groups.
• Legal and professional requirements for fitness instructing.
• How to manage, evaluate and improve their own performance

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 pitched at level 2.

This qualification provides progression on to:

• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuits.
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebells.
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Group Exercise).
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Promoting Community Health and Well-Being.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health.