Level 2 Gym Instructor Course in Hove. Classes run at BHASVIC, part-time during the day at 4.5 hours per week. This gym instructor course is designed to sit alongside other A-level or BTEC subjects as one of your study choices. You'll explore anatomy, physiology and nutrition, and how they apply to exercise and fitness. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed for fitness coaching and personal training roles. Experience of gym-based training, including free weights, is recommended, and a degree of physical fitness is required. The course runs over 72 weeks.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to be studied alongside other A-level or BTEC courses as one of your three subject choices. If you have an interest in health, fitness and training and are considering a career in the fitness industry then this is a great course for you.
Entry requirements
Experience of fitness training and gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
What you will learn
You'll study anatomy and physiology and how they relate to exercise and fitness.
You'll learn about nutrition and its role in training and performance.
You'll analyse and guide functional movement patterns.
You'll develop skills in designing fitness programmes for clients.
You'll build practical knowledge of gym-based exercises, including free weights.
You'll gain the foundations needed for fitness coaching and personal training roles.
How you will learn
Assessment combines theory examinations, written coursework, and practical exams. Classes are delivered in person at BHASVIC. You'll take part physically in sessions, so individual participation is essential throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. BHASVIC will confirm anything else you need before you start. Given the practical nature of the course, appropriate fitness clothing and footwear are likely to be required.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym instructor: supervise and support members on the gym floor.
Personal trainer: design and deliver one-to-one fitness programmes.
Fitness coach: lead group or individual training sessions.
Leisure centre assistant: support fitness activities in a leisure facility.
Sports coach: coach sport or fitness in community or club settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Coaching and Personal Training: the natural next step, deepening your knowledge and opening more senior fitness roles.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification: a route toward self-employment as a personal trainer.
A-level Physical Education or Sports Science: if you want to move into higher education in sport or health.
