Fitness Gym Instructor

Sport and Leisure Apprenticeship (Fitness Gym Instructor)
Exercise and Fitness Level 2 NVQ
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at individuals who have a desire to work closely with customers in the gym i.e. Exercise and Fitness sector. Fitness Instructors may work with adults, children and people with disabilities and may perform jobs such as inductions, developing fitness programmes with clients, health and safety checks and cleaning.

What qualities do I need to do this course?
Fitness Instructors need to be enthusiastic, motivated and approachable. They must have excellent communication skills and a desire to support individuals and groups in their development of fitness through safe and effective exercise.

Fitness instructors must have a good knowledge of the health and safety implications associated with the gym environment.

What would I be doing as a Gym Instructor?
Fitness instructors work with groups and individuals in gyms, health and fitness centres and leisure centres. They supervise customers using the facility and ensure that they are exercising safely and effectively. They may conduct group exercise classes such as circuit training, aerobics or spinning.

What qualifications will I get?
A Level 2 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Exercise and Fitness, a CYQ YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Level 1 Key Skills qualifications in Communications and Application of Number and a Level 2 Certificate in Industrial Organisational Awareness.

Entry Requirements
A minimum of 2 grade D's at GCSE are preferred but not essential. Entry on to the course is subject to an interview and selection day.

Applicants must be 18 or over within 3 months of starting the programme.