Level 2 Gym Instructor Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub, part-time during the day. You'll need Level 1 English to join. The course runs for 130 hours and covers the knowledge and practical skills you need to work on a gym floor. A gym instructor qualification at this level is the recognised starting point for working in a fitness facility. Assessment and exam fees apply.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed for learners who want to work as a gym instructor
Entry requirements
Level 1 English
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and deliver gym-based exercise sessions safely.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to exercise.
You'll learn how to carry out fitness assessments with clients.
You'll develop knowledge of health and safety on the gym floor.
You'll learn how to adapt exercise programmes to suit different clients.
You'll understand the principles of fitness and physical activity.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the centre during the day. Learning combines taught sessions with practical work on the gym floor. Assessment includes written exams and practical observations. You'll be assessed on your ability to instruct clients safely and effectively.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym instructor. Work on the gym floor guiding clients through exercise.
Fitness instructor. Deliver group or one-to-one fitness sessions.
Leisure centre assistant. Support members across a leisure facility.
Personal trainer (with further training). Design programmes for individual clients.
Exercise referral instructor (with further training). Work with clients referred by health professionals.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. The next step if you want to work as a self-employed personal trainer or take on more specialist client work.
Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training. A broader qualification covering both gym instruction and personal training in one programme.
Level 2 Award in Instructing Exercise to Music. Adds group fitness classes to your skill set.
