Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructor (Gym) - course / guided or online learning / assessment
This is a full qualification - Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) which provides access onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2.
Level 2 gym instructors are also eligible for the level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.
“A great a way into work as a gym instructor and starting your career in the fitness industry”.
A very popular choice is to take the level 2 gym instructor and level 3 personal trainer together as the HFI Personal Trainer Diploma. These two qualifications are completed in smooth succession at a pace to suit individual candidates – fast track or slow and steady.
If you are a sport/exercise degree graduate read about gaining the Level 3 PT via fast-track for graduates without taking the level 2 gym certificate.
Who is this for?
Anyone of 16 years of age or more
COURSE FORMAT
i) 1-day or 3-day preparatory workshop + home-study or online learning / guided learning.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND UNIT CONTENT
This qualification comprises of 6 mandatory units
- Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise
- Unit 2 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
- Unit 3 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
- Unit 4 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health
- Unit 5 - Planning gym-based exercise
- Unit 6 - Instructing gym-based exercise
+ First Aid Qualification (this is a required element).
Successful achievement of all six units must be achieved for the full qualification.





