Gym Instructor

Turn your passion into a career.

• Would you like to learn more about the human body and how it functions?
• Would you like to learn how to teach exercise to others ?
• Would you like to work at something you really enjoy ?

Then this course is for you.

Course Aim

The aim of this Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.

Ideal Candidates:

• 16+ years old.
• 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 also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have good communication skills.

Career Progression

This qualification provides progression to Level 4 EQF qualifications in Personal Training for learners who wish to further their knowledge and skills and become Personal Trainers.

Programme Delivery

Part time over 16 weeks.

e learning : The programme will be provided using a Blended Learning Approach.

Participants complete our on-line component in Gym Instructing which they can do at their own pace. They will receive access to on-line course materials via our elearning platform, and the relevant sections will have all necessary materials and a Quiz to be completed at the end. This element twill be completed alongside face to face theory and practical skills sessions. Upon completion of the on-line component they will be able to print off a Gym Instructing Certificate of Completion. All material is self-directed with on-line tutor support. All lectures have audio voice overs to enhance the learning process, backed up by video and additional learning resources.

During the Practical Skills Days the information learned during the on-line element will be applied in the practical setting.

What will you learn on this course ?

• You will learn about human anatomy and physiology and how to apply this to the structure of exercise programmes for your clients.
• You will learn how to safely and effectively teach gym exercises for all body parts.
• You will learn how to assess clients fitness levels and prescribe appropriate exercises.
• You will learn the principles of health, wellbeing and nutrition.
• You will learn correct exercise technique based on human anatomy principles.
• You will learn how to design exercise programmes appropriate to the specific goals of the client.
• Most importantly ; Having completed this programme you will feel competent in your ability to design effective exercise programmes and instruct exercise technique in a gym setting.

Course Content

• Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness
• Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors
• Health and safety in the fitness environment
• Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change
• Planning and instructing gym-based exercise