Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £17,000 to £27,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Gym Instructing Certificate L27 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) L25 courses
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness L23 courses
- Level 2 Gym Instructor Diploma L23 courses
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Where this can take you
You could: take further training to become a personal trainer, take a course so you can teach extra activities, become a senior instructor or manager and start your own fitness club.
Courses for this career
See free Fitness Instructor courses
Level 2
- Level 2 Gym Instructing Certificate L27 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) L25 courses
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness L23 courses
- Level 2 Gym Instructor Diploma L23 courses
Level 3
- BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training L316 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training L34 courses
- BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Level 3) L31 course
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport L31 course
- Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Physical Activity L31 course