Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise (RQF)

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: 

1 - Principles of health and wellbeing for exercise, fitness and health

The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles of exercise, fitness and health, including the components, principles and variables of fitness, benefits of physical activity, and the importance of healthy eating.

2 - Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology for exercise and health

The aim of this unit is to develop learner knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology of the human body, and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.

3 - Know how to support clients’ lifestyle management and enhance client motivation for exercise and physical activity

The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and understanding of how to develop effective working relationships with clients, how to provide ongoing customer services, and how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity.

4 - Principles of professional practice and health and safety in a fitness environment

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge and understanding that personal trainers need to maintain health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

5 - Planning & delivery of Gym based exercise

This units aims develop the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gymbased exercise programme with apparently healthy adults – both individuals and groups. 

Focus Awards

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise (RQF) – Focus Awards

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.