• A gym instructor supporting an older woman stretching to touch her toes
By Study Active

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Course Date:

Variable - to suit learner

Total Course Time: 230 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: 40 Hours

Format: Online

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Exercise & Fitness

Venue: Online

Region: National

The Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructing course will provide you with the necessary qualification to work as a Fitness Instructor in a gym or health club. Flexible study options including e-learning, home-study and video tutorials with the options to complete practical assessments either remotely or in-person. You will be supported by a team of expert tutors available via phone or email.

Study Active are one of the most established and recognised providers of PT courses and fitness education. Study Active provide exceptional fitness education for all aspiring fitness professionals and work with individuals, gyms and communities throughout the UK.

£499.20
£499.20
Tax included.
A gym instructor supporting an older woman stretching to touch her toes
£499.20
£499.20

Training Overview

Course details

Throughout your level 2 course you will study a range of core modules.

Key learning outcomes:

  • Principles of anatomy and physiology (including basic exercise science)
  • Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors, emphasising the importance of professionalism in the fitness industry
  • Health & safety in the fitness environment
  • Client consultations to support behaviour change and setting fitness goals, highlighting the role of fitness professionals in these consultations
  • Gym-based exercise programmes including cardiovascular and resistance workouts, emphasising the importance of gym-based exercise sessions.

The Level 2 Fitness Instructor course is designed to be accessible and flexible, with options for both online and in-person study.

Course features

Assessment methods include:

  • Coursework
  • Practical exams
  • Multiple-choice theory exams

You will have unlimited attempts at all assessments at no extra cost! Both theoretical and practical assessments can be completed remotely, providing flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional commitments.

Once complete, whilst the exam board are certifying your achievement, you will benefit from free career guidance as well as becoming eligible to progress onto the L3 Personal Trainer course. Once certified, you can join CIMSPA and you may wish to pursue other qualifications such as group fitness/group training, pilates, first aid/CPR etc.

As part of your continued-education you will also receive 20 FREE CPD units including: Tri-Planar Kettlebells, Suspension Training, Online PT, Power Clubs, Rig Training, Obesity Myths, Fuelling Exercise and more!

(Please note that the free online CPD is provided, at no extra cost, direct from the awarding organisation. This CPD contains learning material for professional development and does not lead to a formal qualification.)

Prerequisites - what's required to participate?

No prerequisite required just an active interest in health and fitness

Career Development

Completing this course provides the necessary qualifications and skills to work in a local gym or health club as a fitness instructor. The Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification provides progression onto the Level 3 Personal Trainer course.

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