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Level 2 Diploma in Gym Instructing

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This course is aimed at individuals looking to gain entry into the fitness industry for employment as a Gym Instructor and/or to give you the knowledge and skills to progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Trainer course.








25th February - 20th June 2026

​(£50 deposit to confirm place on course)

New Intensive course July/August contact Mark 07989600926 for details!

COURSE DAYS
Theory sessions -
Wednesdays 7.15pm - 8:45pm
​Practical sessions -
Saturdays 12.00pm - 3.00pm
(2 Saturdays per month)
Venue - 
Fitness First Basingstoke

COURSE AIM
To train candidates to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and instruct safe and effective exercise programs within a gymnasium or health club environment.

UNITS
Unit 1 – Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness
Unit 2 – Professionalism and Customer Care
Unit 3 – Health and safety in the Fitness Environment
Unit 4 – Conducting Client Consultations
Unit 5 – Planning gym-based exercise
Unit 6 – Instructing gym-based exercise

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
– Some experience of gym-based exercise, preferably including free weights.
– The course requires some physical exertion and individual participation is essential.
– Candidates should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.
– Candidates should be 16 years or over.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Active IQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing is a vocationally related qualification (VRQ), at level 2 on the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF). It provides access on to The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2 and is a pre-requisite for the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.

    DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

    Leave your details below, and we'll give you a call to discuss the course further! Alternatively, you can contact Mark Howick on 07989 600926 or email [email protected]

​PRICING & BENEFITS

What you get:
  • All course manuals, E-Learning package, and assessment fees 
    ​(Whilst all course materials are provided, some additional reading is recommended).
  • Tutor lead Theory and practical sessions
  • Registration Fees to YMCA Awards
  • Practical Assessment
  • YMCA Certificate upon successful completion of the course
Pricing:
  • Deposit: £50
    (Paying the deposit reserves your place on the course and is payable online)
  • Registration Fee: £90
    (The registration fee is due 4 weeks in advance of the course starting and covers registration to YMCA, course materials and certification fees)
  • Tuition Fees: £65 x 7 Monthly Payments 
    (This covers all tuition - practical and theory - and allows you up to 2 attempts at every assessment).
    ​
    Total payable - £595
HOW TO ENROL

Applications OPEN, spaces for this course are limited to 10 students!

Book now to reserve your place by paying the £50 deposit online (click 'buy now' at the top of this page) or  contact the Course Manager:

Mark Howick
e:  [email protected]
t:   01256 302236
m: 07989 600926