Study Options
Full-time
Part-time
Online
The Certificate in Gym Instruction is one of Premier Training’s most popular courses. For anyone taking the first step towards a new career in health & fitness, a Certificate in Gym Instruction provides a solid and practical foundation.
Qualifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points
- Certificate in Gym Instruction
- Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (Gym)
- Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) [Online only]
- HSE approved Emergency First Aid*
- Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) Level 2 Instructor
- 20 REPs CPD points
Course Information
Full-time/Part-time Format
Students learn to plan safe and effective exercise programmes in a gym or health club environment. As well as basic fitness instruction, the certificate will cover:
- Anatomy and physiology of the major body systems
- Concepts and components of fitness
- How to design an exercise programme through the use of free weights, resistance machines, warm up/cool down, flexibility, abdominal and lower back exercise
- Professionalism (ethics, customer service and health & safety)
- Exercise considerations for the older population, 14-16 year olds, clients with disabilities and pregnant women
- Emergency first aid *
- Group sessions*
Entry Requirements
The Certificate in Gym Instruction can be taken without prior qualifications - but students must be at least 16 years old with a reasonable level of fitness as well as reading, writing and numeracy skills. Experience of free weights and resistance machines is recommended, but not essential.
Length and Format of Course
- Full-time: Up to 3 weeks attendance, supported by compulsory directed home study via online learning**
- Part-time: Compulsory directed home study via online learning plus attendance up to 3 months in duration
- Part-time (London only): Evening schedule is also available
- Residential: Full time courses with accommodation available at our Wiltshire training venue
Depending on your chosen option the course can take from approximately 2 to 6 weeks to complete. Please note that you will need access to the internet to complete this qualification when studying full or part-time.
The Certificate in Gym Instruction is also available as a home study course. Through Online tutorials and practical workshops, you can gain your certificate in around 6-8 weeks.
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Assessment
Candidates are assessed via theory exams and worksheets, plus direct observations when instructing gym based sessions. Students will need to bring a real client for two of the practical assessments.
Next Steps
This qualification opens career opportunities in fitness and gym instruction. Further qualifications such as Premier’s Certificate in Advanced Personal Training, Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, Diploma in Studio Instruction and a number of other CPD courses can be progressed onto.
* Not included when studying on the Online version
Testimonials
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I now feel I have a sound knowledge base.
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"I found the course extremely well put together and everything came across as being very professional and well organised.
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"I found the course informative and detailed.
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"The course was intense, challenging and enjoyable.
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"This course is ideal for any serviceman/woman who is thinking about a career in the ever expanding health and fitness industry.
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"Thank you so much! The course was very informative and great fun too.
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Course Price
If choosing a course with a start date of 28 days or more from the day you enroll you will have the choice to pay 10% of the course price shown below. This will be calculated when you add the course to your basket.
For payment and finance options please contact the Customer Service Team
on 0845 1 90 90 90 or click here for advice on meeting your training costs.
| Certificate in Gym Instruction (except London) |
Full Time |
£995.00 |
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| Certificate in Gym Instruction (London venue only) |
Full Time |
£1100.00 |
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| Certificate in Gym Instruction (except London) |
Part Time |
£995.00 |
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| Certificate in Gym Instruction (London venue only) |
Part Time |
£1100.00 |
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| Certificate in Gym Instruction (Home Study) |
CD/DVD ROM |
£870.00 |
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