Level 2 Certificate In Gym Instructing

​

Course Introduction                  

This is the fitness industry's foundation qualification to kick start a career in health and fitness & start training clients. The aim of this Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (gym) qualification is to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to design, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programs within a gym or health club environment.

 

What will I learn?    

We have broken down the modules that cover in detail all the disciplines involved in best practice gym instructing:

​

Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness    

                     

You will gain knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology in relation to exercise, which is an essential foundation for all fitness professionals

Key topics:

Understanding the benefits and demands of the body will help with programme writing.

• Skeletal and Neuromuscular system and the effects of exercise.

• Cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

• Energy production and the effects of exercise.

• Components of fitness and its effects on the body.

 

Client consultations:             

Before you instruct a gym-based exercise session, you must plan it. Understanding how and what information to get from your client will improve the effectiveness of your sessions.

Key topics:

• Know how to consult/interview and support clients to change their exercise behaviour.

• Technology and how it can support exercise adherence.

• Know the established protocols for health screening and fitness assessments.

• The importance of healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle.

 

Planning and Instructing gym-based exercise:

​

Planning and instructing exercise programmes are the cornerstones of a fitness instructor’s role. A fitness instructor needs to have the knowledge and skills to effectively support clients in achieving their goals by prescribing tailored programmes that are well-instructed.

Key topics:

• Learn how to plan a safe and effective exercise session.

• Be able to deliver a safe and effective exercise session.

• Learn how to plan and instruct safe and effective gym inductions.

 

Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors                   

As the fitness industry continues to grow, it is important that you fully understand the customer and have the confidence to support them in achieving their goals.

Key topics:

• Understand the legal and professional requirements.

• Identify some of the products and services that can be offered.

• Learn effective strategies for communication, how to be approachable and how to interact in certain     situations.

 

Health and safety in the fitness environment:        

Health and safety are of prime importance in every industry. In this unit, you’ll understand your responsibilities and limitations concerning the duty of care.

Key topics:

• Health and safety in the workplace.

• Hazards and risks in a fitness environment.

• Emergency operating procedures.

 

Level 2 Gym Instruction Assessment:

1 x Online multiple-choice test.

1 x Workbook portfolio.

2 x Practical assessments.

 

Entry Requirements:

-The minimum age for entry to enrol on to this course is 16 years of age.

-Learners will need to have a basic level of English Literacy and Numeracy to enrol on to this course.

-Learners will need to have a basic level of IT skills and access to a computer.

-Learners that suffer from any medical problems, injuries or have anything else that would affect the learner in participating in exercise sessions will need to provide a “Doctor Letter” before booking this course.