EXERCISE AND FITNESS: GYM INSTRUCTOR - LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION (YMCA)

Postgraduate programme

EXERCISE AND FITNESS: GYM INSTRUCTOR - LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION (YMCA)

Offered by CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE

ON-CAMPUS: LONDRES Direct university enquiry No obligation

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Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

Are you interested in fitness and wellbeing? Do you want to be a fitness instructor? If so, then this is the course for you!

This is a brand new, industry-leading qualification designed by YMCA Awards and endorsed by CIMPSA, which will equip you with all the knowledge, skills and qualifications to be a gym instructor. Health and fitness is a thriving area, with countless job opportunities.

The Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor is a 6-month/18-week course that will provide you with the necessary qualifications to work within a gym or leisure centre.

The course will run on two days per week, for 18 weeks (September to January) and is for adults only (19 years and above).

If you are 16 to 18 years old, then please apply for the Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Training - Level 3 YMCA Diploma at the Enfield centre.

If you already hold a certified Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, please apply for the Exercise and Fitness: Personal Training - Level 3 YMCA Diploma at the Enfield centre.
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This qualification is an occupational entry qualification. This means it meets the agreed industry prerequisites to enter the sport and physical activity sector as an employed or self-employed Gym Instructor.

This qualification can also lead to further training at the same and/or higher level to specialise and further increase the scope of practice.

For example:

- Personal Training
- Strength and Conditioning
- Teaching Yoga
- Teaching Pilates
- Exercise Referral
- Kettlebell Training
- Suspended Movement Training
- and many more!

Modality

ON-CAMPUS: LONDRES

Entry requirements

- Either 4x GCSE at grade 3 or above (including English and Maths) or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. Other lower qualifications may be considered, dependent on past experience.

You will be required to provide a client (friend or family member) for your practical assessments.

Dates and duration

18 Weeks

Next Date: September

Career opportunities

Where this programme can take you


This qualification is an occupational entry qualification. This means it meets the agreed industry prerequisites to enter the sport and physical activity sector as an employed or self-employed Gym Instructor.

This qualification can also lead to further training at the same and/or higher level to specialise and further increase the scope of practice.

For example:

- Personal Training
- Strength and Conditioning
- Teaching Yoga
- Teaching Pilates
- Exercise Referral
- Kettlebell Training
- Suspended Movement Training
- and many more!

SYLLABUS

Units you will cover:

- Principles of Physical Activity, Exercise and Training Approaches to Develop Fitness and Health
- Plan, Deliver and Evaluate Gym-Based Training
- Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Fitness Professionals
- Providing a Positive Customer Experience to Exercise and Fitness Participants
- Health Screening, Risk Stratification and Scope of Practice
- Health Awareness and Lifestyle Management
- Supporting Clients in a Gym-Based Environment