Free Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course in Manchester. Classes run at YMCA Manchester, full-time during the day. The course runs for around 9 months and includes hands-on work placements alongside classroom study. You'll cover the knowledge and practical skills needed to work as a gym instructor, from exercise programming to client safety. This free fitness instructor course for adults is fully funded. Completing it opens a direct route into fitness instruction, and you can progress to a Level 3 in a second year.
Who this course is for
FTA is a direct route to a successful Personal Training career. Combine cutting-edge content, hands-on work placements and opportunities to unlock your potential and transform your career.
Entry requirements
This is a 1 year course with the option of progressing to a level 3 to complete a 2nd year.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and deliver safe exercise sessions for clients.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to exercise and fitness.
You'll develop skills in instructing gym-based exercise, including cardiovascular and resistance equipment.
You'll learn how to carry out fitness assessments and set client goals.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a fitness environment.
You'll gain experience through work placements in a real fitness setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work placements. Assessment combines written tasks and practical observation, where an assessor watches you instruct clients and apply your skills. Classroom sessions at YMCA Manchester cover the underpinning knowledge, while placements give you hands-on practice in a fitness environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. YMCA Manchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym instructor, guiding clients through equipment and exercise plans.
Fitness instructor, leading group or one-to-one sessions.
Leisure centre assistant, supporting members across gym and fitness areas.
Exercise referral assistant, working with clients referred by health professionals.
Health and fitness advisor, advising members on training and goals.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. The natural next step after this qualification. It qualifies you to work as a self-employed personal trainer and take on one-to-one clients with more complex needs. The provider offers a second-year route directly from this course.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into teaching fitness or coaching others in a more formal setting.
