Free Level 2 Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run full-time at South Essex College Southend Campus, five days a week during the day. The course is free for UK learners under 19 years old who are not in employment. You'll study anatomy and physiology, gym-based exercise, circuit training, kettlebell sessions, customer care, and health and safety in active leisure settings. The course also covers maths and English. It runs over 12 months and leads to CIMSPA affiliate entry in exercise and fitness.
Who this course is for
The Active IQ Level 2 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercises Sciences will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to work in a number of different roles within the active leisure industry including; fitness instructing, customer service and leisure operations. Successful achievement of this qualification will provide entry to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as an affiliate within the field of exercise and fitness.
Entry requirements
Level 1 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 3/D in MATHS or ENGLISH
Successful attendance at interview event
What you will learn
You'll study the principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness.
You'll learn how to plan and instruct gym-based exercise sessions.
You'll develop skills in planning and instructing circuit training and kettlebell sessions.
You'll understand customer care and how active leisure facilities operate.
You'll cover health and safety in the workplace.
You'll practise organising events in active leisure settings.
You'll build skills for employment interviews and entering the job market.
You'll develop your maths and English alongside the practical content.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through multiple-choice theory exams, written assignments and worksheets, and practical observations of your instructing sessions. Learning takes place in the classroom and in practical fitness settings at South Essex College Southend Campus. You'll attend an interview event before starting the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym instructor: plan and lead sessions on the gym floor.
Fitness instructor: deliver group exercise and circuit classes.
Leisure centre assistant: support operations at a sports or leisure facility.
Personal trainer: work toward one-to-one client training roles.
Customer service assistant: front-of-house roles in active leisure venues.
Activity coordinator: organise fitness events and programmes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise: the natural next step if you want to work as a personal trainer or take on more advanced instructing roles.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences: a broader qualification covering the science behind sport and physical performance.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Football Academy: for those with a specific interest in football coaching and performance.
