The Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise is an innovative, comprehensive course created as an effective online solution to becoming a Level 2 Certified Fitness instructor (Level 3 Europe)! The course has been designed specifically to support students who need to split their time with other priorities whilst they study in their spare time to become a fitness professional.
The course development goal was to achieve the same quality and scope of education through e-learning as could be provided through traditional face to face courses.
Entry Requirements
Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended
The qualification requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication
Qualification Structure
The course is a tutor-supported qualification that teaches students a comprehensive range of knowledge and practical skills required to work successfully as a fitness instructor. Units include:
Principles of health and wellbeing for exercise, fitness and health
Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology for exercise and health
Know how to support clients’ lifestyle management and enhance client motivation for exercise and physical activity
Principles of professional practice and health and safety in a fitness environment
Planning professional practice with effective consultations and assessments for gym-based exercise sessions
Instructing professional practice, and effective exercise supervision in gym-based exercise sessions
The units above make up the programme (3 modules) for completion as follows:
Anatomy and Physiology
Fitness Instruction
Nutrition for Health and Fitness
You will also receive an additional module (not essential to complete your qualification):
Fitness Assistant
Location
*This Course is completed via Online Learning with tutor support throughout.
Start Anytime
*You will have 365 Days to complete the course from purchase date.
Course Features
- 100% online course content delivery available via computer, tablet, or mobile device, 24 hours a day via the internet
- Study at times that fit with your existing life commitments
- All students benefit from digital tutor support to answer questions and grade your written / video assessments
- User-friendly, highly visual, engaging learning content
- HD, fully-captioned videos and downloadable written transcripts for all video lessons
- A wide range of editable document templates to support all aspects of running a personal training business
- An extensive HD video exercise technique library, with downloadable exercise guidance documents
Accreditation
(UK)
*You will receive a Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise by Focus Awards (UK)*
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 158
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 240
Completion
All successful course graduates will receive a Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise (for CIMSPA Registration).
