YMCA Certificate in Gym Instructing Level 2
Key Information
Subject Area
Sport and Fitness
Level
2
Part Time Day
Location
Crosskeys Campus
Fees
£150.00
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below
Start Date
01 September 2025
Monday and Tuesday
Start Time
09:15
End Time
16:30
Duration
16 weeks
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification, however an interview is required with the Course Tutor.
It has been specifically designed for the 19+ age group and is based on the Gym Instructor standards developed by the Chartered institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA), alongside industry employers.
This qualification is recognised as the minimum requirement for employment in the industry.
In a nutshell
Thinking of a career as a fitness instructor?
This course will give you the ideal start, teaching you the basic theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to become a qualified instructor.
This qualification will enable you to gain future employment in gyms/ health clubs in both public and private sectors. The role will involve carrying out gym consultations, inductions and writing health-related gym programmes for clients.
This course is for you if...
... Anyone interested in working in the gym/health club setting
... People with an interest in fitness and health
... Those who enjoy working with people on a daily basis
... Anyone who aspires to become a Gym Instructor.
What will I be doing?
This course covers a variety of modules, including:
- Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness instructors
- Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment
- Lifestyle and health awareness management
- Gym-based programme planning and preparation
- Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction
You’ll need to be self-motivated, hardworking, punctual and committed, with a passion to become a qualified fitness instructor and determined to pass the theory exams and practical assessments alongside gaining voluntary practical experience in a fitness gym. You’ll also need to appreciate the commitment this course requires in terms of attendance and workload.
You’ll be assessed using a combination of exams, mandatory units and gym work, before being awarded the YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (gym). Following on from this course, you could find work in a public or private fitness gym, or progress on to the YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training & Instruction (depending on experience).
What is expected of me?
There are no specific entry requirements, however, you should ideally have some experience of gym-based exercises through personal practice and should have a certain amount of physical fitness. Learners should also have communication skills at level 2, which can be developed during the course.
What comes next?
- Employment in a public or private fitness gym
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YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer
After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.
If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
Contact our Student Recruitment team
