Gym Instructing - Level 2 YMCA Certificate

If you are already working as a fitness instructor but need to gain qualifications to reach the next level in your career or if you want to become a fitness instructor then this course could be ideal for you.

The course runs on 1 day per week for approximately 18 weeks. 

On successful completion of this course, you are able to progress immediately onto the Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) which allows you to be fully PT qualified in one academic year.

Topics covered will include:

• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
• Planning and instructing gym-based exercise
• Principles of positive customer service
• Lifestyle management

Completion of these units will qualify you for a full Level 2 YMCA Certificate in Gym Instructing qualification which will allow you to work within a gym environment

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths or an equivalent Level 1 qualification (eg. City & Guilds or Functional Skills)

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed via a combination of observations during practical tasks and written coursework.

Assessments throughout the course vary from assignment to assignment, giving you a chance to showcase your development through a variety of methods.

You will be required to wear sport clothing and footwear.

On successful completion of this course you may progress onto Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) or Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport.

If you are interested in working in a gym or are already working as a fitness instructor but need to gain qualifications to reach the next level in your career, then this is the course for you. 

The course runs on two evenings a week for approximatley 18 weeks. 

Following completion of this course you would be able to enrol onto the Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) in September.

Topics covered will include:

• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
• Planning and instructing gym-based exercise
• Principles of positive customer service
• Lifestyle management

Completion of these units will qualify you for a full Level 2 YMCA Certificate in Gym Instructing qualification which will allow you to work within a gym environment.

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths or an equivalent Level 1 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths)

All applicants must have an interview and audition to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed via a combination of observations during practical tasks and written coursework. Assessments throughout the course vary from assignment to assignment, giving you a chance to showcase your development through a variety of methods.

You will be required to wear sport-related clothing and footwear.

On successful completion of this course you may progress onto Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) or Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport.