Fitness Instructor Gym Course

Enrol today for our fitness instructor gym course.

One of the most popular fitness instructor qualifications’s accredited by AIQ and  CIMSPA. You can take this course in the comfort of your own home, fully taught by live streaming or you can attend face to face in Edinburgh or Maidenhead. On this fitness instructor course, you will qualify to become a gym instructor and you can use it as a stepping stone to becoming a personal trainer at level 3.  The pre-study downloadable manuals and your on-line anatomy & physiology modules will prepare you for the practical application in the gym.  This gives you the freedom to work at your own pace and includes videos of a gym induction, together with an overview and key teaching points. If you want to work as a gym instructor anywhere in the world this qualification will be recognised.

Career Opportunities

As a gym instructor you will have the opportunity to work in all fitness facilities, including, private health clubs, local leisure centres and sports centres. You can use the fitness instructor gym course as a spring board to your level 3 qualification as a personal trainer or move onto the outdoor fitness award and teach bootcamps outside. You will also have the opportunity to teach gym circuits, kettlebells or suspension training as part of the extended award.

Career Advice

Whether you would like to take this course, or just want to talk to someone and ask questions to gain some career advice, we are always happy to hear from you. You can email us on [email protected] or telephone us on 0203 326 3009 and we would be delighted to give you the most current industry advice. the Drummond Team is available for help on any topic,  any Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m.

Green Policy

As an organisation our environmental policy is to print as little as possible. With this in mind all of our courses have downloadable manuals on your own online learning centre. You can download these to your own computer and you can keep them for life.

LEVEL 2

This accredited qualification is recognised by REPs & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points

UPCOMING DATES

We have dates available in both our Maidenhead and Edinburgh centres. If you can’t see dates that suit your diary please do email us directly to discuss future dates.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

• Planning and teaching safe and effective gym-based exercises
• Gaining an understanding of the body’s systems and its response to exercise
• Anatomy & physiology for sport and exercise including bones, muscles, cardiovascular and energy systems
• An understanding of the principles of training and programming for gym clients
• How to teach fixed resistance machines, free weight lifts, functional exercises and CV equipment
• Coaching sequence and correction of posture and exercise technique

HOW LONG DOES THE SHORT COURSE LAST?

• Pre-reading & self study form the downloadable manuals and attendance on 3 modules
• Anatomy & physiology – 1 day
• Gym practical training – 1 day
• Gym practical assessment – 1 day

HOW LONG DOES THE LONG COURSE LAST?

All of the above modules for the short course and in addition the following modules

Choose three of the additional certificate/training days from:

• Outdoor Fitness & Suspension Training Awards
• Instructing Circuit & Kettlebell Training Awards
• Advanced Stretch & mobility workshop
• Business & digital marketing workshop

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

• Individuals 16 years and over
• Those wishing to work in a gym as a fitness instructor

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?

• No previous qualifications or experience are needed.  You will also take the Functional Anatomy For Fitness module as part of this course (unless already a qualified fitness instructor).  This is included in the price

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

• Multiple-choice theory exams (unless already a qualified fitness instructor)
• Direct observation of teaching skills
• Lesson plans
• Worksheets

ARE THERE ANY BOOKS OR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE PURCHASED?

• No, all course materials will be provided

WHAT CAN THE QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?

• Work as a fitness instructor in a gym
• Teacher of suspension training, kettlebells or outdoor fitness bootcamps
• An en-route qualification to becoming a group fitness instructor for some pre-choreographed studio programmes
• An en-route qualification to becoming a personal trainer