Unlock the next step in your fitness career with TherapyFit Academy's Online Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing. With the online version of this qualification, you are able to study and complete work remotely, in your own time and at your own pace. You are given access to our dedicated student portal and your own fitness tutor who will guide you through the course using various support methods. As a provider of bespoke, unique sports and fitness qualifications, we prioritize your professional growth with personalized guidance and comprehensive resources. Transform your passion for fitness into a fulfilling career with our expertly crafted course.
Online Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
What you'll get
Regulated by OFQUAL and recognised by REPs and CIMPSA, 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.
The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing is worth 20 CIMPSA CPD points.
How you'll get it
In order to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) learners must complete the below mandatory units:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
- Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
- Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health
- Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity
- Planning Gym-Based Exercise
- Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
These units will be assessed through a range of methods, including a portfolio (workbook), online multiple choice exam and practical assessment
When you'll get it
The online Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing is a self-paced course, meaning learners can complete as quickly or as long as they'd like. We estimate a 6-8 week completion for those who can commit to an hours study time across 3-4 days a week.
After you've got it
This qualification is fully endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become a fitness instructor and register to become a member of the chartered institute for the management of sport and physical activity (CIMSPA). As a fitness instructor, learners could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, which include:
- Commercial gyms
- Public leisure centres
- Private health and fitness clubs
- Armed forces
- HM prison service
- Cruise liners
- Whilst the primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment, learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing additional qualifications at level 3 in the following areas:
- Personal training
- Exercise referral
- Exercise to music
- Physical activity programmes for antenatal and postnatal clients
- Physical activity programmes for older adults
- Mat-based Pilates