Aim:

• The Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing will develop learners’ knowledge and skills in gym instruction to enable them to pursue a career as a gym instructor. This qualification will provide a combination of knowledge and skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to a range of clients.

During the qualification learners will cover:

• Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness.
• Principles of exercise, fitness and health.
• 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.
• Legal and professional requirements for fitness instructing.
• Personal and professional development.
• Delivering exceptional customer service.

Assessment

• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

What could this qualification lead to?

Successful achievement of this qualification will provide entry to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as an affiliate member (exercise and fitness). Launched in 2011, CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector. CIMSPA was awarded chartered status by the Privy Council, which came into effect at the beginning of January 2012. CIMSPA provides leadership, support and empowerment for professionals working in sport and physical activity and a single unified voice for the sector.

To read more about CIMSPA, please visit https://www.cimspa.co.uk

This accredited achievement is valued and recognised by employers and can assist learners to increase/enhance their career opportunities, progression and earning potential.

Learners will be able to progress to the following job roles:

• Gym instructor

Progression:

This qualification provides progression onto:

• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuits.
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebells.
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Group Exercise).
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Promoting Community Health and Well-Being.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health.

Links to National Occupational Standards

The  Chartered  Institute  for  the  Management  of  Sport  and  Physical  Activity  (CIMSPA)  Learning  and  Development Requirements (LDR) for:

• Gym instructing.

There are direct links to the national occupational standards in:

• Instructing Exercise and Fitness
• Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise

Entry Requirements

• Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
• The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
• There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.