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By Motion Fitness Education

Level 2 Certificate in Group Training Sessions

Course Date:

Anytime, practical sessions start 1 March

Total Course Time: 251 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: 158 Hours

Format: Hybrid (online & in person)

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Exercise & Fitness

Venue: Nuffield Health Glasgow Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow, G3 8HB

Region: Scotland

This Level 2 Certificate in Group Training Sessions is the perfect qualification for individuals looking to lead dynamic and engaging group exercise classes. Whether learners aspire to work in gyms, community centres, or boutique studios, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently plan and deliver group training sessions that motivate and inspire clients. This qualification is ideal for those who love working with people, have a passion for fitness, and want to make a positive impact by helping groups achieve their fitness goals in a fun and supportive environment.

Motion Fitness Education pride themselves on delivering high-quality, industry-recognised qualifications that set their learners up for long-term success. Their founders bring an extensive background in Group Fitness, with years of experience leading and developing group training programmes. This expertise has shaped their approach to education, ensuring their courses are practical, engaging, and highly relevant to the industry. Additionally, all their tutors are active professionals who continue to teach in the fitness industry, bringing real-world knowledge and up-to-date practices into the classroom. By learning from experts who live and breathe group fitness, their students gain insights that go beyond theory, preparing them to confidently step into their own careers with practical skills and industry-ready knowledge.

£600.00
£600.00
Tax included.
A group of people exercising with dumbbells
£600.00
£600.00

Training Overview

Course details

Key learning outcomes:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Principles of Fitness
  • Health & Safety
  • Professionalism & Customer Care
  • Planning Group Training Sessions
  • Delivering Group Training Sessions

Course features

Our Level 2 Certificate in Group Training is perfect for anyone wanting to enter the fitness industry and deliver Group Fitness classes. You'd previously need a Level 2 Exercise to Music Qualification, but this qualification has replaced that and modernised it.

The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to plan, deliver and supervise safe but effective Group Training sessions.

Assessment Methods:

  • Multiple Choice Exams
  • Assignment
  • Practical Observation
  • Worksheet

Prerequisites - what's required to participate?

There are no specific entry requirements.

Career Development

Completing our Level 2 Certificate in Group Training Sessions opens the door to various career opportunities in the fitness industry. You can begin your career in roles such as:

  • Group Fitness Instructor: Lead engaging classes such as circuit training, boot camps, or body conditioning
  • Fitness Coach: Support clients in group settings to improve their overall health and wellbeing
  • Studio Instructor: Work in boutique studios or fitness centres, delivering popular class formats

This qualification also serves as a springboard for further development and specialisation. Once qualified, you can expand your expertise by pursuing advanced certifications, including:

  • Personal Trainer: Progress to working one-to-one with clients and offering tailored fitness programmes. This is delivered via our unique GFI to PT Pathway
  • Pre/Post-Natal Fitness Specialist: Deliver group sessions specifically for mothers before and after pregnancy
  • Strength & Conditioning: Work with teams or groups to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk
  • Specialist Group Training: Lead advanced classes such as indoor cycling, HIIT, or pre-choreographed classes such as Les Mills or Zumba
  • GP Referral & Special Populations: Work with clients in group settings who have been referred by healthcare professionals

This Level 2 qualification is the foundation for a fulfilling career in group fitness, with endless opportunities to grow, specialise, and make a lasting impact in the fitness industry.

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