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Level 2 Gym Instructor Course in Middlesbrough

CostContact the provider
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body

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About this course

Level 2 Gym Instructor Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day over one week.

Tuition fees may be remitted if you are aged 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course begins. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

The course covers anatomy, physiology, and fitness fundamentals. You'll also study health and safety in the gym, client consultations, exercise programme design, and professional customer care skills. You'll finish with a Technical Occupational Entry in Fitness Coaching Certificate.

Who this course is for

This qualification is the starting point to progress onto further courses. This course prepares you for a career in fitness instruction by covering five essential areas. You'll learn the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, and fitness, along with professional and customer care skills. The course also dives into health and safety in the gym environment, as well as how to conduct consultations to motivate clients and design effective exercise programs. With this qualification, you can become a Gym Instructor, create programmes and basic plans. You can also progress onto other bolt-on courses such as Personal Training, Kettle Bells and Spinning.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, however a general knowledge of the gym, customer service and some knowledge of how the body works is recommended.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology as they apply to fitness.
  • You'll study health and safety practices in a gym environment.
  • You'll develop skills in conducting client consultations.
  • You'll learn how to motivate clients and design effective exercise programmes.
  • You'll build professional and customer care skills for working in fitness.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at Middlesbrough College across one week. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering the five core subject areas. Assessment is based on the knowledge and skills you demonstrate across those areas. There are no formal entry requirements, though some background knowledge of the gym and how the body works is recommended before you start.

What you will need to bring

Middlesbrough College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with equipment and technique.
  • Fitness instructor, delivers one-to-one or small group fitness sessions.
  • Group exercise instructor, leads classes such as circuits or aerobics, though this may require additional specialist training.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across fitness and leisure facilities in a support role.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification, the next step if you want to work independently with clients and design bespoke programmes.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into teaching fitness or coaching.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, a broader qualification combining gym instruction and personal training skills.
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