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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Course

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 Gym Instructing* – 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 Diploma in Personal Training

This course is currently being updated and will be available shortly – Register your interest here

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. This course is available on our unique online platform D2L.

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.

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:

  • employment in the sector
  • access to CIMSPA
  • to develop skills and knowledge in the sector

Syllabus

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise (T/617/4001)
  • Maximising the Customer Experience in a Gym Environment (A/617/4002)
  • Supporting Client Health and Well-Being (D/617/4008)
  • Conducting Client Consultations and Gym Inductions (F/617/4003)
  • Planning and Reviewing Gym-Based Exercise Programmes (R/617/4006)
  • Instructing and Supervising Gym-Based Exercise Programmes (Y/617/4007)

Practical training

To gain the NCFE Level 2 qualification, you will need to successfully complete a portfolio of work and upload recorded practical training sessions (via our unique online platform) 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.

*NCFE registration fee applies – See Level and Qualifications