Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Course Content

Course dates are as follows.

Workshops every Mon 7-9pm:19th,26th Jan:2nd,16th,23rd Feb:2nd,9th,16th,23rd,30th Mar:6th Apr:4th May

Assessment mornings: Saturdays 9–1pm-7th Mar,25th April & 9th May

All delivered at our Gardyne campus


The qualification provides knowledge & skills to be able to plan, deliver & supervise safe & effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.

Includes: Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Health & Safety, Client & Group inductions, supporting exercise adherence & healthy lifestyles, planning, instructing & supervising safe & effective exercise/physical activity sessions, professionalism for fitness instructing, professional development & customer service.

Entry Requirements

Students must be registered with Active IQ for this course before the start date therefore candidates should register as far in advance for the course as possible. This qualification is open to all. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary. There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and candidates should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.

Method of Assessment

Internally assessed which includes coursework; One multiple-choice examination; Portfolio of evidence; Practical observations.

Future Prospects

Learners can progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and other related Level 2 qualifications, for example: Award in Instructing Circuits and the Award in Instructing Kettlebells.


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Course Overview
  • Study Type

    Part-Time Evening/Weekends

  • Campus

    Off Site

  • Start Date

    19 Jan 2026

  • SCQF Level

    5

  • Duration

    18 Weeks

  • Subject Area

    Sport, Fitness & Uniformed Services

  • Course Fee

    £649

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