Level 2 Gym Instructor Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 14 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll learn how to maintain health, safety and hygiene in a gym environment, support and supervise clients, and plan and deliver exercise programmes. This level 2 gym instructor qualification covers the core skills employers look for in a gym instructor role.
Who this course is for
The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to : maintain health, safety and hygeine in the gym-based environment; supervise and support clients in a gym-based environment; plan, deliver and evaluate gym-based exercise programmes
What you will learn
You'll maintain health, safety and hygiene standards in a gym-based environment.
You'll supervise and support clients during gym-based exercise sessions.
You'll plan gym-based exercise programmes suited to individual clients.
You'll deliver exercise programmes in a gym setting.
You'll evaluate exercise programmes and make improvements based on client progress.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Truro College across 14 weeks. Learning covers the practical and theoretical skills needed to work as a gym instructor. Assessment is based on the competencies set out in the qualification, covering health and safety, client supervision, and programme planning and delivery. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym instructor, supporting clients with exercise programmes in a gym
Fitness instructor, leading sessions in leisure centres or health clubs
Personal trainer assistant, supporting qualified trainers with clients
Leisure centre attendant, supervising gym floors and equipment
Gym floor supervisor, overseeing client safety and gym operations
What you could study next
Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification: the next step if you want to work independently with clients and design bespoke training plans.
Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training: a broader qualification covering group exercise and specialist populations.
Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training or other specialist activity awards can add to your gym instructor skill set.
