Course Overview:

The Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) is aimed at those learners looking to gain entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to a professionally competent level enabling them to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective fitness instruction sessions unsupervised via the context of gym-based exercise

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Course Structure:

In order to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) learners must complete 6 mandatory units.

 

Entry Requirements:

• 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 basic skills in communication at level 2

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Employment Opportunities:

On successfully achieving this qualification learners could potentially gain employment as a

• Fitness Instructor/gym instructor

• Recreation assistant

• Exercise instructor

• Leisure centre assistant

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Progression Routes:

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification could undertake the following qualifications:

• Level 2 NVQ in sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations

• Level 2 NVQ in Instructing Exercise and Fitness

• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

• Level 3 National Award/Certificate/Diploma in Sport

• Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness – Instructing Exercise and Fitness