Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor

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Course Details

  • 5 Months

  • 02/03/2026

  • Part Time, Blended Learning

  • One day per month (5 Hours)

    • Questions and answers

    • Worksheets

    • Information resources

    • Applied case studies

    • Exercise induction portfolio

    • Client consultation and assessment

    • Nutrition case study

    • Session planning / progressive exercise programme design

    • Observation of practical skills

    • Evaluation documents

    • Showcase presentation

    • Professional discussion

    • Aged 16+

    • The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary

    • There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and Maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and Maths

  • £900

Course Information

Introduction

Learners that successfully complete this industry recognised qualification are able to gain access to the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory at Level 3 and work in Personal Training.

Overview

By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a multi-disciplined Fitness Instructor, meeting the requirements of a range of CIMSPA professional standards.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competence they need to follow a career as an exercise and fitness instructor.

Learners will meet the requirements of occupational, population and environment specialisms, allowing access to jobs working in the exercise and fitness sector in a range of settings and with a range of clients. 

Course Units/Modules

Learners will cover underpinning knowledge and skills for exercise and fitness instructors including:

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Principles of working in an exercise environment, including customer service and how to maintain health, safety and welfare.

  • How to communicate with clients effectively and motivate clients to follow an exercise programme.

  • Employment law, industry-specific legislation and procedures that apply to their jobs

  • The subsectors that make up the active leisure and learning sector

  • How to promote the health benefits of physical activity

  • Understanding mental health conditions and support opportunities

  • How to engage inactive people in regular physical activity

  • How to identify and create opportunities for participation in sport, physical activity or wellbeing programmes within the community

  • Understanding the benefits of a balanced diet and its contribution to a healthy lifestyle

  • How to plan and prepare individual and or group exercise sessions

  • How to programme a variety of safe and effective exercise sessions for a range of clients

  • How to instruct a variety of exercise sessions with children and or adults