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Free Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course in Wallsend

CostFREE
Duration43 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and practical skills you need to work as a fitness instructor. You'll study anatomy and physiology, how to plan and deliver gym-based exercise, and how to support clients safely. The course runs over 43 weeks.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = | Course Title = ActiveIQ Cert Fitness Instructing L2 | Qualification Aim Reference = 50087563 | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate in Fitness Instructing | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of anatomy and physiology relevant to exercise.
  • You'll develop skills in planning gym-based exercise sessions.
  • You'll practise instructing clients through cardiovascular and resistance training.
  • You'll learn how to screen clients and assess their fitness levels safely.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a gym environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of lifestyle factors that affect health and fitness.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work in a gym setting. Assessment includes written assignments and practical observations, where an assessor watches you instruct clients. You'll need to demonstrate your skills to the required standard to complete the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fitness instructor, leads group or one-to-one sessions in a gym.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor day to day.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across fitness and recreational facilities.
  • Personal trainer assistant, supports qualified trainers with client sessions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification, the next step if you want to work independently with clients and design bespoke programmes.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into teaching fitness or coaching.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, a broader qualification combining instruction and personal training skills.
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