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Gym Instructing (Level 2 Certificate)

Active IQ
Sport

Course Overview

This award is suitable for those wishing to gain entry into employment within the fitness industry.The Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing is widely recognised as the industry’s minimum requirement to practice as a fitness instructor. It is for those who want to develop the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career in sport and active leisure as an employed/self-employed fitness instructor within one of the following disciplines. This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16+ age group. It is based on fitness National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised as the industry minimum requirement by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and employers. It also enables progression on to further learning within the health and fitness sectors.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    16 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2025/26 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2025.

Available Sessions

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  • Course: Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Ref D207
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date:
    (Tue:12:45PM-4:30PM / Thu:12:45PM-4:30PM)
    Fees:
     Full £202.00
    Concession £81.00
    Examination £77.00
    Materials: £28.90
    CLOSED
  • Course: Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Ref D206
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date:
    (Thu:5:30PM-9:15PM / Tue:5:30PM-9:15PM)
    Fees:
     Full £202.00
    Concession £81.00
    Examination £77.00
    Materials: £28.90
    CLOSED
  • Course: Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Ref D208
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 04/02/2025
    (Thu:12:45PM-4:30PM / Tue:12:45PM-4:30PM)
    Fees:
     Full £202.00
    Concession £81.00
    Examination £77.00
    Materials: £28.90
    CLOSED
  • Course: Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Ref D209
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 04/02/2025
    (Thu:5:30PM-9:15PM / Tue:5:30PM-9:15PM)
    Fees:
     Full £202.00
    Concession £81.00
    Examination £77.00
    Materials: £28.90
    CLOSED

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

No prior qualifications are required, learners need to be aged 16+.

Additional Information

During the qualification learners will cover: • Anatomy, physiology, and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness. • Health and safety in the fitness environment. • The skills to conduct client and group inductions in a gym-based environment and support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle. • The skills to plan, instruct and supervise safe and effective exercise and physical activity sessions. • Professionalism for fitness instructing. • Personal and professional development. • Delivering exceptional customer service.

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    The support I received from my lecturers at NWRC was incredible. They always pushed me to my full potential and gave me the confidence to open my own beauty salon.
    Vanessa Canning (Hair & Beauty)
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    We represented Ireland at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, and one of our proudest moments was when we received a guard of honour from NWRC staff and students when we returned to the College to host a Q&A masterclass on Sport Psychology.
    Chloe and Judith MacCombe (Sport)

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