Level 2 Gym Instructor Courses

Our level 2 gym instructor course is designed to equip you with the skills to thrive in a dynamic fitness environment. It covers the core principles of fitness and how to effectively tailor workout sessions based on your clients’ needs and goals. You’ll learn from our experienced tutors to gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need in a fitness environment.

Topics covered on the course include:

• The components, principles, and variables of fitness: understand the benefits of physical activity, and the importance of nutrition and a balanced diet.
• Anatomy and physiology: the cardiovascular system, muscle groups and muscle movements, and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.
• Client excellence: how to provide ongoing customer services, and how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity
• Health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment: how to maintain health and safety at all times, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• Plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme: develop the skills to plan a safe and effective gym session and workout plan involving various gym equipment, free weights and exercises

While earning your level 2 fitness qualification, you’ll have access to:

• Support from our experienced tutors via chat, email and regular calls
• Dedicated e-learning platform
• Hours of supporting resources
• Online and / or in-person workshops to develop practical skills
• Full qualification support with a 99% pass rate

Many of those who complete the Level 2 Gym Instructor course often go on to complete the Level 3 Personal Trainer course to further their knowledge.

The level 2 gym instructor course contains 6 mandatory units (24 CPD credits):Level 2 Course Units

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

To complete each unit you’ll complete coursework and physical training sessions to develop your knowledge and skills. Blended learning and fast-track study options also include a practical weekend workshop to support your practical assessment.

The assessment and duration of the Level 2 Gym Instructor course are wholly dependent on the learning method that you opt for.

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 Blended Learning

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.

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.