About the course

The YMCA Level 2 Gym Instructing Certificate will provide you with the best possible kick start for a career within the health and fitness industry. If you are keen to begin training for a career in Gym Instruction, or you want to enhance your qualifications in fitness and health, then this is the ideal intermediate level course for you.

Our course is delivered face-to-face by nationally recognised instructors in a state of the art facility providing you with the best training to develop your confidence and skills in instructing health and fitness. The course has been developed to meet the latest industry standards set by CIMSPA and is internationally recognised as a benchmark for training in the industry and will qualify you to work in any gym across the UK.

Entry Requirements

To gain entry onto this qualification you need 4 GCSE's 9-4 including English Language or a suitable Level 1 qualification with Functional skills or BKSB screen equivalent to Level 4 English.

Modules

• Anatomy & Physiology: Understanding the skeletal, muscular, and cardiorespiratory systems as they relate to exercise.
• Gym Programming: Planning and instructing safe, effective gym-based exercise sessions and circuits.
• Client Consultation: Conducting health screenings and supporting positive, long-term behaviour change.
• Professional Standards: Maintaining health, safety, and hygiene in a gym environment, along with excellent customer care

Assessment

You will have a combination of practical assessment, video consultations, exams and a portfolio of evidence.

Careers & Progression

On successful completion of this course you can progress to a Level 3 Personal Training qualification or why not widen your skill base as an instructor applying for our Les Mills courses in Body Balance, Grit and Body Pump or our Level 2 Group Exercise Instructing courses in Indoor Cycling (Spinning), Circuit Training, Studio Resistance Training, Kettlebell Training or Strength and Conditioning.