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Free Level 2 Gym Instructor Course in Enfield

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyYMCA awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Gym Instructor Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus two evenings a week, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 18 weeks and covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training principles, health screening, and how to plan and deliver gym-based sessions. You'll also develop customer experience skills that employers in leisure and fitness look for. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English and Maths), or an equivalent Level 1 qualification.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in fitness and wellbeing? Do you want to be a fitness instructor? If so, then this is the course for you.

This is a brand-new, industry-leading qualification designed by YMCA Awards and endorsed by CIMPSA, which will equip you with all the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to become a gym instructor. Health and fitness are thriving areas, with countless job opportunities.

The Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor is a 6-month/18-week course that provides the qualifications to work in a gym or leisure centre.

The course will run on two evenings per week, for 18 weeks (February to July) and is for adults only (19 years old and above).

If you are 16 to 18 years old, then please apply for the Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Training - Level 3 YMCA Diploma at the Enfield centre.

If you already hold a certified Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, please apply for the Exercise and Fitness: Personal Training - Level 3 YMCA Diploma at the Enfield centre.

Entry requirements

You are required to have:Either 4x GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English and Maths) or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. Other lower qualifications may be considered, depending on experience.You will be required to provide a client (friend or family member) for your practical assessments.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of physical activity, exercise, and training.
  • You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate gym-based training sessions.
  • You'll study the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for fitness professionals.
  • You'll develop approaches to improve fitness and health for clients.
  • You'll learn how to carry out health screening and risk stratification.
  • You'll practise providing a positive customer experience to exercise participants.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person on two evenings per week over 18 weeks. You'll be assessed through practical sessions, which require you to bring a client (a friend or family member) for your practical assessments. Wear sports clothing and footwear to practical sessions. No textbooks or additional course materials need to be purchased.

What you will need to bring

Wear sports clothing and appropriate footwear to classes. You'll also need to arrange a client (a friend or family member) to take part in your practical assessments. Capital City College Enfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gym instructor. Deliver exercise sessions on the gym floor.
  • Fitness instructor. Lead group or one-to-one training in leisure centres.
  • Leisure centre assistant. Support members and maintain a safe gym environment.
  • Health and wellbeing coach. Support clients to improve fitness and lifestyle.
  • Exercise referral instructor. Work with clients referred by health professionals.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Training (YMCA). The natural next step if you want to work as a personal trainer and take on one-to-one clients.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to teach fitness or coach others in a more formal setting.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral. Opens routes into working with GP-referred clients in health settings.
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