Please note our Priority Application Deadline for September 2026 entry is 23:59 on Friday, 5 December 2025. Any applications received after this date will still be considered if places remain available.

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Gym Instructing

The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing provides learners with the knowledge and skills that are needed to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.

Topics include;

  • theoretical study on the human body in action
  • health and nutrition,
  • training principles
  • fitness programming
  • working in the fitness industry.

You will learn how to instruct fitness sessions in the gym, teaching different techniques and training methods to clients, as well as developing training programmes and reflective performance.  This is an excellent course for those wishing to enter the health and fitness sector with a wealth of career opportunities.

Course Essentials

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Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Entry Requirements

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You will be required to complete an early assessment based on your capabilities within a fitness environment.   Experience of gym-based exercises, including resistance training methods and equipment.

The course requires physical exertion and individual participation. Therefore, a degree of physical fitness is essential.

How The Course is Assessed

Professional competency through observation of practical instructing, coursework, multiple choice exam, portfolio of evidence.

Career Pathways

This qualification is awarded by Active IQ and professionally recognised by The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport & Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which allow you to work in the fitness industry.

Transferable Skills

This qualification is awarded by Active IQ and professionally recognised by The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport & Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which allow you to work in the fitness industry.

Other Information

This course is aimed predominantly at second year students wishing to enter the fitness industry after college. However, first year students will be considered. .

Enquiries To

Jude Macdonald: jum@varndean.ac.ukJ

What are the Standard Entry Requirements?

CourseGeneral GCSE Grade minimum entry requirements
IB Diploma or 4 A levelsA mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 6 including English, Maths and Science.
3 A LevelsA mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
A mixed programme at Level 3, to include at least one vocational courseA mixture of at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
Foundation Level (Level 2)At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including English. At least one GCSE should be at Grade 4 or above.
Any student who has not achieved a grade 4 or C in GCSE English and/or Maths must include further study of these subjects in their programme.