Level 2 Certificate In Planning And Delivering Gym Based Exercise

The Diverse Trainers Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification is a professional certification course designed to equip aspiring fitness professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to lead safe and effective gym workouts for individuals and groups. 

This qualification covers the foundational principles of anatomy and physiology, exercise science, and fitness instruction methods, enabling learners to develop the confidence and competence to design and deliver customized fitness programs to clients of different ages, abilities, and fitness goals. 

The course structure consists of both theoretical and practical training, ensuring that learners gain hands-on experience in their learning journey. Upon completion of the qualification, learners will be able to conduct fitness assessments, lead effective gym programs, implement health and safety protocols, and provide high-quality customer service to gym members. 

Course Overview

You will develop knowledge and understanding about the following topics:

• The key principles of exercise, fitness, and health, including the components, principles, and variables of fitness, the health, and benefits of physical activity, and the importance of healthy eating.
• Anatomy and physiology of the human body and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.
• Effective working relationships with clients, how to provide ongoing customer services, and how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity.
• That gym instructors need to maintain health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
• Plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults – both individuals and groups.
  
  

Course Duration

The online distance learning option has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time, you can qualify in as little as 4-6 weeks. 

Upon completion, you will be qualified to work as a Gym Instructor in various fitness settings. The qualification is accredited by a leading awarding body, Focus Awards ensuring a high standard of training and a fully recognised qualification upon completion.

Entry Requirements

• You should be a minimum of 16 years old to undertake this qualification.

Course Content

• Unit 1 – Principles of health and wellbeing for exercise, fitness and health
• Unit 2 – Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health
• Unit 3 – Know how to support clients lifestyle management and enhance client motivation for exercise and physical activity
• Unit 4 – Principles for professional practice and health and safety in a fitness environment
• Unit 5 – Planning professional practice with effective consultations and assessments for gym-based exercise sessions
• Unit 6 – Instructing professional practice and effective exercise supervision in gym-based exercise sessions

Online Distance Learning

Has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time, you can qualify in as little as 4-6 weeks. The qualification is assessed in several ways – such as a coursework portfolio, 20 hours of industry experience, and practical video assessments. You will gain access to our interactive E-learning platform and 4 lessons of live virtual clinics set at various times & days.
 

Face-to-Face

Has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time and want face-to-face instruction at a chosen location local to them. The qualification is assessed by completing a coursework portfolio and a face-to-face practical assessment. Once you have completed your coursework using our interactive E-learning platform you will be invited to attend a practical weekend. A qualified tutor will then teach you all the skills, techniques, and to enable you to complete your practical assessment. You will complete your practical assessment on the same weekend.

Fast Track Intensive Learning

The fast-track face-to-face learning method can see you qualify in as little as 1 week. You will be taught both theory and practical parts of the course face-to-face in a classroom and gym environment. You will complete all your assessments including a coursework portfolio, exams, and practical assessments during the course. This interactive learning option will enable to you start personal training immediately after completing the course.

Overall, the Diverse Trainers Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification is a comprehensive training program that sets learners up for success in the dynamic and rewarding field of fitness instruction. The qualification is accredited by a leading awarding body, Focus Awards ensuring a high standard of training and recognised qualification upon completion.

At Diverse Trainers, we do everything in our power to ensure that all students have the best possible chance of successfully completing their course, a point that is emphasised by our 99.4% pass rate.