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Free Level 2 Gym Instructor Course Online – University Centre Somerset

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Gym Instructor Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

This gym instructor qualification covers exercise science, health and safety in a gym environment, planning gym-based exercise, and supporting clients to exercise safely. You study over two years, working through the material when it suits you. The course is awarded by NCFE.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Gym Instructing at Level 2.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of exercise and fitness.
  • You'll learn how to plan safe gym-based exercise sessions.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to gym instruction.
  • You'll learn how to support clients with different fitness goals.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a gym setting.
  • You'll develop skills in instructing clients on gym equipment correctly.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You work through study materials at your own pace. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and knowledge checks. Contact University Centre Somerset directly for full details of how assessment works on this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gym instructor, guiding members through safe exercise on the gym floor.
  • Fitness instructor, leading gym-based sessions for individuals or small groups.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supporting members across a range of fitness facilities.
  • Health club team member, working in a commercial gym or health club environment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification, the next step if you want to work one-to-one with clients and design personal programmes.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, a broader qualification covering both gym instruction and personal training in one course.
  • Level 2 Award in Instructing Exercise to Music, useful if you want to add group exercise classes to your skills.
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