Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (Online)

Our courses are packed with a wide range of theory and practical subjects, ensuring that you are suitably prepared for your career in the fitness industry. While much of the course content is delivered through home-study, you can rest assured this is not lone study. Our dedicated team of experienced tutors will always be on hand to guide you through the programme. Their support is unlimited and they’re available via phone and email for whatever you need.

If you have only ever experienced formal, classroom-based education, learning online can at first require a little adjustment. However, our content, resources and materials, are highly interactive, easy to use and packed all the information you need to succeed. It really won’t take long for you to find your feet.

Much of the digital online content, coursework and exams are hosted in LES, our Learner Engagement System. You’ll get instant access to this system as soon as you enrol. You’ll also be supplied with print and digital manuals, hours of video lectures, practical gym instructor demonstrations and much more. All these resources help to bring the course to life.

This online gym instructor course includes a broad range of subjects, including:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Planning and Teaching Gym-Based Programmes

• Resistance Training Concepts and Methods

• Cardiovascular Training Concepts and Methods

• Flexibility Training

• Effective Warm-Up and Cool Down Techniques

• Consultation Skills

• Principles of Fitness Training and Programming

One of the standout features of our online gym instructor course is that both the theory and practical assessments can be completed entirely online and at your convenience from wherever you are in the world. Worksheets and lesson plans are accessed within LES, exams are taken online and your practical assessments can be filmed at your local gym.

Here’s just a quick breakdown of what you’ll need to complete to qualify as a gym instructor:

• Online Theory Exam

  Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology has a 70% pass mark

• Lesson Plans

  Showcase your understanding of planning gym-based for a variety of clients

• Online Workbooks

  Anatomy and Physiology; Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness; and Providing a Positive Customer Experience

• Worksheets

  For various client types, demonstrate your knowledge of planning gym-based exercise

• Practical Assessments

  Film yourself performing a range of gym-based individual and group sessions

• Consultation

  Perform a consultation on a client of your choice

For your online theory exam, this will be booked at a time and date of your choice. The exam is overseen by an online proctor that uses your PC, laptop or Mac’s webcam and microphone to monitor you while you complete it.

Whether you have designs on working for a boutique fitness facility, opening your own gym or launching an online fitness training business, you have to start somewhere.

Our Level 2 Online Gym Instructor course is an entry-level qualification that has no formal entry requirements or prerequisites. All you need is a keen interest in fitness and the desire to learn.

To ensure you’re going to set up for success, it’s ideal if you have already have some experience of using free weights, and CV and resistance machines at your local gym.

Once your studies are over and the assessments are complete, it’s only natural that you might start to think about ‘next steps’.

Our online personal trainer course is a natural progression route, in fact, this gym instructor qualification is actually an entry-requirement of the personal training programme.

This course is fully endorsed by CIMSPA, accredited by YMCA Awards and recognised worldwide; it really is a qualification that can open doors.