L2 Gym Instructing

This qualification will teach you all the fundamental knowledge about the human body and exercise which you will need to work in a gym or teach group fitness classes. Becoming a gym instructor is a great first step into the health and fitness industry, and we have designed a course which gets you qualified in a fun and engaging way 

Our team of industry leading personal trainers will teach you all about human anatomy and physiology, giving you the foundational knowledge to build upon. You will then learn how to run client consultations and how to plan and deliver gym programmes. By the end of the course you will be ready to start a new career as a gym instructor with the continued support of the Leap Academy team.

Key topics covered in this course

• Human anatomy and physiology

• How to deliver client consultations 

• How to plan and deliver gym programmes 

• Engaging a client and maximising their experience 

You can find out more detailed information about the course contents, team and potential career opportunities in the tabs above. Or alternatively, register your interest on the form on the right of this page and we will send you further information

What sets us apart from other training providers is that all our courses are developed and delivered by industry experts who are all currently leading the way in their industry. You will be taught through a combination of written materials, interactive learning elements and course videos which help teach important information in an engaging and fun way. Check out the video below for a example of the content you can expect in this course

We have broken the course into 4 separate units which teach you the content step by step and build upon what you have previously learnt.

Below is a detailed breakdown of each unit: 
 

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise

1. The structure and function of the cardiorespiratory system 
2. The structure and function of the skeleton
3. Understanding the muscular system and its life-course
4. The energy systems of the human body
5. The role of the nervous system and the principles of muscle contraction 
6. The function of the digestive system

Unit 2: Client Consultations and Lifestyle Management

1. The client consultation process in the gym environment
2. The role of health screening, fitness testing and risk stratification
3. Lifestyle and health promotion
4. Understand the prevention and management of common health conditions
5. Principles of behaviour change and exercise adherence
6. Be able to conduct consultations and assessments

Unit 3: Maximising the Customer Experience in the Exercise Environment

1. How to assess customer needs in a gym environment
2. The role of customer service in the gym environment
3. Communicating with customer and colleagues
4. Professional practice
5. Cleaning and waste management in the gym environment

Unit 4: Planning and Delivering Gym Programmes

1. The components of fitness and programming variables
2. Understanding gym-based exercise training 
3. Planning and delivering gym-based training
4. Reviewing gym-based training

Innovate Awarding

    

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Level 2 Certificate for Gym Instructing (RFQ). This course is accredited by Innovate Awarding.

Innovate Awarding is an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation with an innovative and dynamic approach. They develop off-the-shelf, customised and fully bespoke qualifications across a growing number of sectors “ all on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
 
In the UK an accredited L2 Gym Instructing qualification is a requirement to get a role in a gym, or to lead group fitness classes.