Explore our Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Gym Instructing and Personal Training, designed for learners who want to achieve quickly without compromising on quality or support. With 20 years of sector experience, we ensure practical, high-quality learning experiences.

Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

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.

Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

The aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is to develop a learner's existing knowledge and skills to a professional level in gym instruction, allowing them to become a certified personal trainer.

Learners will cover:

• Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training.
• Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
• Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and strategies for change.
• Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments with a range of resources.
• Legal and professional requirements for personal training.
• How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to.
• How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance.