Gym Instructor

The course is delivered full-time or part-time at our locations around the UK.

Full-time / Weekdays

• 9 days face-to-face tuition
• 1 day practical assessment

Part-time  / Weekends

• 4 days face-to-face tuition
• eLearning home study
• 1 day practical assessment

eLearning home study is supported by our Learning Support team who will provide you with revision plans, training tips and ongoing support throughout the Anatomy and Physiology and Healthy Eating modules. You will also get access to our eLearning portal as soon as you book your place.

What you will learn

Theory modules

• Applied Anatomy and Physiology (Level 2)
• Healthy Eating

Practical modules

• Level 2 Gym Instructing

Develop your gym knowledge to provide a positive customer experience

• Learn how to deliver basic health assessment techniques such as blood pressure and BMI tests
• Develop and plan gym programmes to a wide range of customers (including 13-18 year olds and older adults)
• Learn how to maintain health, safety and customer welfare

Develop your communication skills

• Learn how to communicate with customers effectively and motivate them to follow their programmes
• Promote wellness and exercise
• Learn the skills needed to deliver one-to-one consultations and group inductions

Develop your knowledge of the body with the anatomy and physiology modules to

• Understand the heart and circulatory, respiratory and digestive system
• Understand the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise

How you will be assessed

A combination of practical and written assessment methods including:

• Practical assessments
• Multiple choice theory papers
• Worksheets

What you qualify with

This combined course is accredited and endorsed by both the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and will give you a total of:

• 20 REPs points and entry to REPs at Level 2
• 10 CIMSPA points

The certificate you will receive is:

• YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Who can do this course

• Anyone over 16
• Must have experience using cardiovascular equipment as well as fixed and free weights within a gym environment

Come along and meet member our course advisor team to one of our free open evenings, which run throughout the year.

Find out more on:

• The different training routes available to you
• The training and support you'll receive whilst studying
• Career paths once you're qualified
• Continuing professional development

You'll also get the opportunity to see the course venue, course manuals and meet other students.

It's free to book, so just call our Course Sales Advisors on 0844 346 0036 to reserve your place today.