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ONLINE Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching (Gym)

ONLINE Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching (Gym)

£595.00

Active IQ Level 2 ONLINE Certificate in Fitness Coaching (previously known as Gym Instructing)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in fitness coaching. Learners are provided with an understanding of anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness. Learners are also provided with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.

This qualification has been designed in partnership with employers and covers the knowledge and skills identified in the industry as essential for the fitness coach role, covering the planning and instructing of safe and effective exercise sessions as well conducting small group sessions and supporting clients’ exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle. The qualification also provides the learner with an understanding of professionalism, personal development and how to deliver exceptional customer service.

This qualification includes the essential knowledge and skills that are needed to meet the requirements of the physical activity sector’s minimum standards for deployment.

Other practical assessment options are available including a video assessment, changing to an alternative practical assessment date and location, and paying for a private practical assessment. Please contact the office for more information all options on [email protected] or 07881 362 208.

Due to the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam.

Guided Learning Hours: 110
Total qualification Hours: 197                                                                                 (Preparation, Home study, Course Attendance, and Assessments)

Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this.

Student rate is available on this course, please email [email protected] for more information on this.

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Full Price: £595 (includes non-refundable deposit)
Payment Plan: £200 non-refundable deposit then 2 payments of £222.50 (total £645)

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Home Study

Once the candidate completes the application process, they will get access to resources to help them prepare for the course and their assessments.

We ask that the learners start revising two units and complete the associated workbooks:

Unit 01 Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Unit 02 Principles of fitness training
Unit 03 Principles of nutrition and lifestyle
Unit 04 Health and safety in a fitness environment
Unit 05 Professionalism and customer care
Unit 06 Conducting client consultations
Unit 07 Planning and delivering fitness sessions
Unit 08 Digestion, movement and gym inductio

Resources:

Manual– Candidates will receive a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching manual when booking and be asked to read through specific sections prior to the delivery of the course.

Videos–Candidates will get access to all practical videos of demonstrations and correct techniques for Mobility exercises, Cardiovascular machines, Pre and post stretches, resistance machines, free weights, body weight exercises and functional exercises.

Course work required before the course commences – There are worksheets that are required to be completed before the course starts. Candidates will receive guidance on this when booking.

Online Delivery

Candidates will study some of the course through home study as well as four days of face-to-face delivery through an online platform ZOOM. See below the course structure:

Day 1 Online Delivery
Introduction/Day to Day structure
Assessment requirements and folder discussion
Health and safety of facilities
Collecting information/fitness testing – demo’s/Behavioural changes/Stage of change/SMART goals and goal setting
Consultation practice

Day 2 Online Delivery
Importance of healthy lifestyle, healthy eating, and hydration
Understanding how to plan and instruct gym-based exercise
Cardiovascular methods, demo’s/videos, intensities, RPE, Heart Rate and pulse raising
Pre stretch static/dynamic – videos
Resistance methods – Resistance Machines, free weights
Spotting

Day 3 Online Delivery
Body weight exercises
Functional exercises
Cool down and flexibility
Consultation Observation Assessment – client complete programme
Instructing safe and effective gym-based exercise/Teaching sequence
Monitoring the safety and intensity of the exercise
Adapting exercise to accommodate different client needs

Day 4 Online Delivery

Discussion of group training
How to plan home based programming 1-1 sessions and group fitness classes
Home based training considerations
Practicalities Insurance, Parq and use of technology for supporting clients and safeguarding yourself
Programme card for group assessment

Assessments

Portfolio of evidence

This qualification is assessed through an internally assessed and externally quality-assured portfolio of evidence, compiled progressively throughout your practical sessions and independent home study.

Course Dates

Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Other practical assessment options are available including a video assessment, changing to an alternative practical assessment date and location, and paying for a private practical assessment. Please contact the office for more information all options on [email protected] or 07881 362 208.

GYM0258X (ONLINE)
Online delivery: 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of November 2026.
Online Theory Assessment: 21st of November 2026.
Assessment Date: 28th and 29th of November 2026 in Livingston.

GYM0259X (ONLINE)
Online delivery: 11th, 12th , 18th and 19th of January 2027 (Week Day Course).

Assessment Date: 25th & 26th of January 2027 in Perth.

GYM0260X (ONLINE)
Online delivery: 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th of February 2027.

Assessment Date: 27th and 28th of February 2027 in Cumbernauld

GYM0261X (ONLINE)
Online delivery: 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th of April 2027 (Week day course).

Assessment Date: 26th & 27th of April 2027 in Aberdeen

GYM0262X (ONLINE)

Online delivery: 8th 9th 15th and 16th of May 2027.

Assessment Date: 29th and 30th of May 2027 in Livingston

GYM0263X (ONLINE)

Online delivery: 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th of July 2027 (Week days).

Assessment Date: 26th and 27th of July 2027 in Perth

GYM0264X (ONLINE)

Online delivery: 7th, 8th 14th and 15th of August 2027

Assessment Date: 28th and 29th of August 2027 in Cumbernauld

 

GYM0265X (ONLINE)

Online delivery: 2nd, 3rd 9th and 10th of October 2027

Assessment Date: 23rd and 24th of October 2027 in Aberdeen.

GYM0266X (ONLINE)

Online delivery: 6th, 7th 13th and 14th of November 2027

Assessment Date: 27th and 28th of November 2027 in Livingston

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.

Due to the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam.

Certification & CIMSPA

On completion candidates will be awarded with an Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching e-certificates. Active IQ are no longer offering hard copy certificates. The Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching holds 10 CIMSPA CPD points.

CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector and a registered charity, committed to supporting, developing, and enabling professionals and organisations to succeed and, as a result, inspire our nation to become more active.

CIMSPA Practitioner membership provides confirmation and confidence to your employers, clients, colleagues, and the public that you have achieved the required qualifications and continued professional development (CPD) to excel in your role.

If you want to join CIMSPA and be part of a recognised and respected professional workforce, use this link:

https://www.cimspa.co.uk/joining-us/membership-for-individuals/membership-for-practitioners/

 

Progression Routes

This qualification provides progression to the following qualifications:

  • Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
  • Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Supporting clients with long term conditions
  • Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
  • Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health.

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