Level 2 Gym Instructor Course in Sheffield. Weekend gym instructor classes run at Envisage English Institute of Sport, so you can train without giving up your working week. There are no prerequisite qualifications to start. Over 5 days, you'll build the knowledge and practical skills to plan, deliver, and supervise exercise programmes in a gym or health club. This level 2 gym instructor qualification is your entry point into the fitness industry, and it is a required step before progressing to a Level 3 Personal Training qualification.
Who this course is for
The gym instructor course is our entry-level gym-based qualification. If you want to work in a gym and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan and deliver gym-based exercise sessions to a variety of clients, then this course is for you.
Entry requirements
There are no pre-requisite qualification requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan safe and effective gym-based exercise programmes for a range of clients.
You'll develop the skills to deliver and supervise gym floor sessions.
You'll understand anatomy and physiology relevant to gym instruction.
You'll learn how to conduct client consultations and health screening.
You'll practise instructing clients on gym equipment safely and effectively.
You'll gain the knowledge needed to adapt sessions to different client needs.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in a classroom and practical gym setting over 5 days of weekend sessions. You'll be assessed through a combination of written knowledge tests and practical observation, where you demonstrate your ability to instruct and supervise clients. The centre will confirm the exact assessment schedule before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Envisage English Institute of Sport will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym instructor. Supervise and support members on the gym floor.
Fitness instructor. Deliver exercise sessions in leisure centres or health clubs.
Leisure centre assistant. Support members across gym and fitness facilities.
Health club floor staff. Guide clients using equipment safely and effectively.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. The direct next step for gym instructors who want to work one-to-one with clients. The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing is a required prerequisite.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into teaching fitness or coaching others.
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral. Opens work with clients referred by health professionals.
