GYM INSTRUCTOR Level 2

Education

THIS ONE YEAR COURSE HELPS PREPARE STUDENTS PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH A RANGE OF TRANSFERABLE SKILL IN READINESS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND FUTURE CAREERS WITHIN THE FITNESS AND SPORT INDUSTRY.

Continue your passion for fitness in further education within an environment that is related to becoming a gym instructor and increasing participation in physical activity. This course combines practical learning and industry experiences to prepare learner’s with the skills and knowledge alongside opportunities to directly engage with employers such as gyms, sports clubs and fitness organisations.

entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grades 3-9 ideally including English and Maths

Qualification

Level 2 Diploma Gym Instructor

Duration

One year

Coursework

100% coursework and assessments

Linked To

Fitness & PT Pathway

Highly Qualified

Learn from & support

Industry Experiences

Practical PT Experience

Progression

Onto L3 qualification Apprenticeship or Employment

Fitness Quals

Support in achieving

COURSE OVERVIEW

Within this course you will learn the ways in which people participate in sport and physical activity, the benefits and barriers to participating in exercise and methods to carry out safe and legal working practices. You will learn about working as a gym instructor, developing an understanding about anatomy and physiology and how your body reacts to exercise. You will also learn about how to prepare clients for a gym-based exercise programme through client consultation and a client induction. You will learn about training principles and methods of gym-based exercise programmes, planning a gym based exercise programme as well as instructing and reviewing a gym-based exercise session.

Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry 33 %

Exercise Instructor Knowledge and Development 17 %

Preparing Clients for a Gym-based Exercise Programme 17 %

Working as a Gym Instructor 33 %

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Each area of study will include key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours involved within them, with learners given the opportunity to practice these throughout the week. Learners will experience a range of practical and classroom-based lessons, with all assignments assessed internally using various methods including written assignments, practical assignments, spoken assignments and project works.

SPORTS COACH LEVEL 2 GYM INSTRUCTOR MAIN AIM

The aim is to prepare students physically, socially, and academically for the next steps in their journeys into the world of sport and fitness. Upon completion, the course students can progress onto apprenticeships, direct employment or like many (96% progression rate) onto our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development & Coaching, which upon completion opens opportunities to move onto higher education or overseas sport scholarships.