Expand your fitness career with our Level 2 Exercise to Music course. Learn from expert tutors, study online or in-person, and gain the skills to lead fun, safe, and engaging group classes.
£549 finance - £30.50/monthly
Our Level 2 exercise to music course online covers the essential knowledge and practical skills to lead safe, engaging, and effective group fitness classes, design class structures, and deliver an exceptional experience for your participants.
Qualify in just 4-6 weeks through our flexible online distance learning mode, with up to 2 years to finish your qualification at your own pace.
Getting started is simple, this course is open to anyone with a passion for fitness and motivating others through music.
Minimum age: 16 years old.
Key qualities: Enthusiasm for group exercise, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
This course is the perfect way to start your fitness teaching journey, giving you the skills and confidence to lead fun and engaging exercise-to-music classes.
The Level 2 Exercise to Music course is made up of comprehensive units designed to give you the knowledge and practical skills to confidently plan and deliver fun, safe, and effective group exercise classes.
Unit 1: Principles of health, fitness, and wellbeing for group exercise.
Unit 2: Anatomy and physiology for exercise to music.
Unit 3: Planning safe and effective ETM sessions.
Unit 4: Instructing ETM classes with correct techniques and leadership skills.
Unit 5: Music selection, timing, and choreography for group exercise.
Unit 6: Risk assessment, health & safety, and professional practice in a fitness environment.
All assessments for this course are completed online. Here’s what’s included:
Online Distance Learning
Coursework portfolio
Multiple choice theory exam
Practical video assessments
Access to an interactive E-learning platform
Qualify in 4-6 weeks depending on your chosen pace
Study at your own convenience with up to 2 years to complete
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Become a fully qualified Exercise to Music instructor with our Level 2 course. Learn from expert tutors, develop the skills to lead safe and engaging group classes, and build a rewarding career in the fitness industry.
Qualified Exercise to Music instructors in the UK typically earn between £20,000 and £30,000 per year, with experienced or freelance instructors often earning £40,000 or more. Specialising in areas like advanced group classes, online sessions, or corporate fitness can further boost income and career opportunities.
Lead group exercise classes in gyms, leisure centres, boutique studios, hotels, community centres, or start your own classes. ETM instructors can work locally or internationally, delivering energetic and engaging sessions to a wide range of clients.
This Level 2 qualification opens doors to a career in group fitness. Teach in gyms, community programmes, corporate wellness, or run your own classes. You can also progress into personal training or other specialist fitness areas.
Work full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle. Many ETM instructors enjoy flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, giving you control over your schedule whether employed or self-employed.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across the UK. Speak to one of our friendly advisors today to find out which courses are available in your area. Whether you prefer face-to-face, online learning or fast track, join thousands of students who have qualified and launched successful careers in the fitness industry.
Exercise to Music (ETM) is the discipline of choreographing and leading group fitness classes in time with music. This Level 2 Exercise to Music course teaches you how to structure safe, effective classes, cue movements and deliver energetic fitness to music sessions. It’s the recognised starting point for anyone who wants to teach exercise to music as a qualified group fitness instructor.
You’ll gain a nationally recognised Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification (Level 2 ETM). This CIMSPA-endorsed exercise to music certificate qualifies you to plan and instruct group exercise to music classes in gyms, studios and leisure centres. It’s the same Level 2 exercise to music qualification employers look for when hiring group fitness instructors.
Yes. This is an online Level 2 Exercise to Music course, delivered fully through our e-learning platform. You can complete the exercise to music course online at your own pace, with tutor support throughout. Online exercise to music courses make it easy to gain your ETM qualification from anywhere in the UK without attending fixed classes.
Most students complete the Level 2 Exercise to Music course in around 4–6 weeks studying at their own pace, with up to two years to finish. Because it’s an online exercise to music course, you control the schedule and can qualify as an ETM instructor as quickly or gradually as suits you.
The Level 2 Exercise to Music course starts from £499 with 0% finance from around £30.50/month. That includes full online learning, tutor support and no resubmission fees, making it one of the most affordable exercise to music courses and ETM qualifications in the UK.
No. No previous qualifications or experience are needed to enrol on this Level 2 exercise to music course. It’s designed for beginners who want to teach fitness to music, as well as existing instructors adding an ETM qualification to their skill set. Anyone passionate about group exercise to music can start.
With a Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification you can lead group exercise to music classes in gyms, leisure centres, boutique studios, hotels and community centres, or run your own classes. Many ETM instructors teach a range of fitness to music sessions and progress into personal training or specialist group fitness roles.
Yes. The course leads to a recognised, CIMSPA-endorsed Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification. This accredited exercise to music certificate is accepted by employers across the UK, so your ETM qualification lets you teach exercise to music professionally in gyms and studios nationwide.
The Level 2 Exercise to Music course teaches you how to use music safely and legally when instructing classes, including guidance on the fitness instructor music licence typically required to play commercial music in a group setting. You’ll finish knowing how to plan compliant, professional exercise to music sessions.
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