Professional Qualification

Level 2 Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness

This Framework includes the following components

• Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure

• Technical Certificate at Level 2

• Level 2 Diploma

• Essential Skills Level 1 - Application of Number and Communication (Can be Except with Prior Achievement)

Typical job roles

• Personal Trainer
• Sports Coach
• Gym Instructing
• Fitness Instructing

Role profile

This qualification aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment. During the qualification learners will cover:

• Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness.
• Health and safety in the fitness environment.
• The skills to conduct client and group inductions in a gym-based environment and support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle.
• The skills to plan, instruct and supervise safe and effective exercise and physical activity sessions.
• Professionalism for fitness instructing.
• Personal and professional development.
• Delivering exceptional customer service

Delivery model: How are apprenticeships delivered?

Each learner is different, which is why we use a range of delivery options – face-to-face support, online learning – within our programmes.

• Apprentices are supported by a Training Advisor
• Apprentices complete work projects, applying learning to their role
• Expert tutor supports development of skills and knowledge
• Learning and progress is managed and tracked online