Category
Fitness
Awarding Body
1st4sport
Funding
Cost £400
Delivery Method
Online (Distance Learning)
Guided Learning Hours
45 Hours
Course Duration
2-6 Months
course overview
The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications.
Delivered by an award-winning training organisation, this qualification aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.
To complete the qualification learners will:
- Develop their knowledge of gym instructing though engaging online learning materials.
- Demonstrate their knowledge of gym instructing by completing an online portfolio.
- Be assessed on their ability to:
- Deliver a small group induction (minimum of 3 clients).
- Carry out a health, medical and lifestyle consultation with a client (10 minutes).
- Plan, deliver & review a gym instructing session with a client (45-60 minutes).
course content
During the qualification learners will cover:
- Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness.
- Health and safety in the fitness environment.
- The skills to conduct client and group inductions in a gym-based environment and support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle.
- The skills to plan, instruct and supervise safe and effective exercise and physical activity sessions.
- Professionalism for fitness instructing.
- Personal and professional development.
- Delivering exceptional customer service.
course pre-requisites
Prior to registration learners are required to:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
- Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
- The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
NB. 16–18-year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace once they have achieved the qualification.
WHY STUDY?
This qualification prepares learners for employment within a health and fitness environment.
This qualification may lead to paid or voluntary roles include gym instructor, delivering gym inductions and designing health related gym programmes. This could be in a variety of settings including gyms, health clubs and leisure centres.
This qualification provides progression to:
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Programmes.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
