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Gym Instructing

Certificate, Level 2
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Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) £1,100 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025

Course overview

The programme delivers the knowledge and skills needed to meet the Register of Exercise Professional Standards (REPS), which allows you to work as a gym instructor. It helps you develop a wide range of transferable skills and involves a work placement that can be conducted in a range of fitness settings. This year-long course provides you with the core skills required for working in the health and fitness industry. It combines both practical and theoretical elements to help you develop the knowledge and understanding employers look for, while preparing you for progression into further study or employment.

  • Entry Requirements
    Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English or Maths
  • Benefits/Skills

    Within this course, you will:

    • Develop your communication, leadership and fitness instructing skills
    • Complete a course that allows you to register with REPS
    • Develop an understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
    • Take advantage of work placement opportunities in a variety of fitness settings
  • Who is this course for?
    Anyone who is interested in working in the health and fitness sector.
  • Units/Modules

    Below are the units covered in this course:

    • Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise
    • Maximising the Customer Experience in a Gym Environment
    • Supporting Client Health and Wellbeing
    • Conducting Client Consultations and Gym Inductions
    • Planning and Reviewing Gym-Based Exercise Programmes
    • Instructing and Supervising Gym-Based Exercise Programmes
  • Careers/Progression

    Progression could include:

    • Personal Training Level 3
    • Other Level 3 qualifications in the sports and fitness sector
    • Apprenticeship
    • Employment within the sports and fitness industry
  • Assessment Types
    Internally assessed units with no exams.
Course Code: 77777-01
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Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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