A new beginning! The Certificate in Gym Instruction is the starting point for your new and rewarding career in health and fitness. Once qualified, you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully instruct and supervise safe exercise as well as design effective exercise programmes. This course forms part of a wider programme of study and is the first module of the International Diploma in Advanced Personal Training. On successful completion of this course you will be qualified to join the Register of Exercise Professionals as a Level 2 Gym Instructor.
Qualifications
- Premier Certificate in Gym Instruction
- Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction
- Emergency First Aid Certificate
Course Information
Course Content
- 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, including ethics, customer service and health and safety
- Exercise considerations for the older population, 14-16 year olds, disabled people and pregnancy
- Group sessions
- Emergency first aid
Entry Requirements
The Certificate in Gym Instruction can be taken without prior qualifications. You must, however, be at least 16 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
In order to best meet your particular circumstances, time constraints and preferred learning style the course is available in a number of learning formats:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Residential
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.
Assessment
Includes practical assessments, multiple choice theory exams and a number of worksheets.
Next Steps
This qualification will enable you to progress onto the Certificate in Advanced Personal Training, and to access a number of other qualifications and CPD options, including the Diploma in Studio Instruction and the Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Pre and Post-Natal Clients.
Testimonials
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Course Price
If choosing a course with a start date of 28 days or more from the day you enrol 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 call 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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