NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
(Gym-Based Exercise)
Qualification reference: RQF 500/8513/X/GYM
Level: NCFE CACHE Level 2
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain skills and knowledge to work for a gym or become a freelance fitness instructor
- Be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise)* – a nationally recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual in England
- Be able to join CIMSPA
- Gain the prerequisite qualification that leads to our NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
This course is currently being updated and will be available shortly
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
Course overview
Fitness is a booming industry. This course looks at good practice in fitness instructing by working to a common standard which is nationally recognised, and aims to enhance the status of employees within the fitness industry.
The course will help you to find employment in the fitness industry. You will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective fitness instruction sessions in the gym. You can earn money from your enjoyment of health and fitness, and meet and work with interesting people.
The course is ideal if you are seeking:
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- employment in the sector
- access to CIMSPA
- recognition for previous experience
- to develop skills and knowledge in the sector
Syllabus
Practical training
To gain the NCFE Level 2 qualification, you will need to successfully complete a portfolio of work and submit recorded practical training sessions (for example, in DVD format) of your planning and instructing a client, and demonstrating the required competences to organise fitness instructing programmes. A qualified person will need to be present during the training session.
Prerequisites
You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.
Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
You will also need to be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Level
On successful completion of this course you will:
- achieve the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise)*
- be able to join CIMSPA
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) is a regulated qualification. This means it is a nationally recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual in England.
This course has a credit value of 23 total credits.
Certification
Successfully complete this course and you will:
- Achieve the NCFE Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise)* at Level 2
- Be able to join CIMSPA
*NCFE registration fee of £63.50 applies
How the course works
You can complete this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
At the end of each unit there will be an assignment, which is submitted to your tutor for feedback. To achieve the qualification, you will need to successfully complete all units in the course.
If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly advisors by phone or email. You can also message your tutor using the in-platform messaging service.
This course is delivered online:
Online study
Your course units can be accessed and your assignments completed via our online learning platform.
You will be able to progress through your course whenever and wherever you wish – all you need is access to the internet, and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Support
Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.
You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.
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*NCFE registration fee applies – See Level and Qualifications