LEVEL 2 ACTIVE IQ

CERTIFICATE IN GYM INSTRUCTING

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Ofqual Accreditation Number 500/8756/3

The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills that are needed to plan, deliver and supervise safe but effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.

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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Experience of gym-based exercise, including free weights, is highly recommended.

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 learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2..

ASSESSMENT

Coursework/Project.
Multiple Choice Examination.
Portfolio of Evidence.
Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

CAREER PROGRESSION

This qualification provides progression onto:

Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Business Skills for Fitness Professionals.
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
Active IQ Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Exercise and Fitness.

It also allows learners to broaden their knowledge to:

Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions.
Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling.
Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebells.

PROGRESSION

This qualification provides progression to Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Instructing Exercise and Fitness, for learners who wish to develop and demonstrate occupational competence in gym instruction
Alternatively, it provides progression to Level 3 qualifications in Personal Training for learners who wish to further their knowledge and skills and become personal trainers working with specialist populations as well as the general population
Learners may also progress on to the Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage, where they will be provided with the knowledge and skills to practice sports massage alongside gym instructing in the health club environment
Learners may also broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing to Level 2 qualifications in Instructing Circuits, Exercise to Music and Aqua Links to National Occupational Standards
There are direct links to the NOS in Instructing Exercise and Fitness: A355 Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity C22 Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation C316 Work with clients to help them to adhere to exercise and physical activity D451 Plan and prepare gym-based exercise D452 Instruct and supervise gym-based exercise