Certificate in Fitness Training – Level 2

Required qualifications

This course is suitable for candidates who have experience either in participating or teaching fitness. You should have experience in using gym equipment and have an active interest in the fitness industry.

You must be aged 18 or over before the start of the course and meet one of the following criteria; Four GCSEs grade D or above or for mature candidates appropriate work experience/sporting background.

What skills will I develop?

Anatomy and physiology – Including the heart and circulatory system, the respiratory system, structure and function of the skeleton, musculoskeletal system, postural and core stability, the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise

How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

How to programme and instruct safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating

How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme.

The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults – both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group. Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed

Careers

On completion of this course you will be qualified to work as a gym instructor

Further education:

• Level 3 personal trainers awards,
• Specialist level 4 fitness qualifications
• Dedicated class instruction courses e.g spin, les mills, kettlebell

Within the West midlands there has been a growth in the number of gyms and fitness Spa’s with currently around 2000 jobs within fitness instructing.

Work experience

There is no requirement for work experience on the course, however it is encouraged to be in contact to potential employers on the course to gain knowledge of working practices and understanding. There is an element of the course where you will be working with a real client designing their programme and gained real experience through them.

English and maths

English and maths make up a key component of learning across the college, on the course you will be looking at a range of key skills from spelling and pronunciation of key terminology in anatomy and physiology to the use of percentages and volumes in fitness training and testing and many more. Putting these at the core of the subjects help to develop a deeper understanding of the subjects and develop wider key skills in education.

Other important information

This is predominately a distance learning qualification, although will require some face to face contact to cover practical content, sit exams and other related assessments.