The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Fitness provides learners with a broad base of knowledge and skills to work in a variety of customer-facing roles within the active leisure industry. This includes the knowledge and skills required to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.
There are no specific 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.
Learners must complete the nine mandatory units and a minimum of 12 optional units including the minimum requirements for two of the pathways.
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This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
This qualification is designed for learners who want to work as a Personal Trainer in the Sport and Active Leisure sector. This qualification is aimed at learners that are not currently in the role and those that may go on to be employed, or self-employed, as a Personal Trainer.
Learners must have achieved a suitable Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before enrolling onto this qualification.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to work as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a variety of settings.
The qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer professional standards.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners who want to work as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a range of settings.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training, learners must achieve 12 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
It is internally assessed with an externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Career opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into employment or self-employment as a Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Mandatory Units
