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The aim of this Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing qualification is to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to design, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programs within a gym or health club environment as a Level 2 Gym Instructor.

What can I do with this qualification?

Graduates who achieve this qualification can apply for a wide range of roles within the fitness industry, including:

• Fitness Instructor
• Gym Instructor
• Fitness Class Instructor
• Physical Activity Leader
• Wellness Instructor
• Exercise Facilitator
• Community Fitness Coach

This qualification also meets the entry requirements for many other roles that require applicants to hold an UK regulated Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.

What are the progression routes available once I’m qualified as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor?

After successfully completing this course, you can continue your professional development by progressing to more advanced qualifications, including:

• Level 3 Personal Training: Become a qualified Personal Trainer and work with clients on a one-to-one basis.
• Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral: Teach physical activity to clients referred by healthcare professionals.
• Level 4 Nutrition in Weight Management and Athletic Performance: Specialise in nutrition to support health, weight management and sports performance.
• Level 4 Diploma in Yoga Teaching: Qualify as a Yoga Instructor.
• Level 4 Strength and Conditioning: Become a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Please note that you must already hold a recognised Level 3 Personal Training qualification before enrolling on this course.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management: Develop the skills required for management positions such as Fitness Manager, General Manager or Centre Manager.

Whether your goal is to become a Personal Trainer, specialise in nutrition or yoga, work in exercise referral, or progress into management, this qualification provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career in the fitness industry.

This qualification is made up of 6 units:

• Knowing how to support clients
• Health and Safety in a fitness environment
• Anatomy and physiology
• Principles of exercise, health & fitness
• Planning gym-based sessions
• Instructing gym-based exercises

The price for this course starts at £350 (Online) and £370 (Face-to-face), and we offer monthly payment options also.

Graduates will receive an internationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Fitness Instructing (Gym), awarded by Focus Awards and recognised by CIMSPA.

The formal title shown on your certificate will be:

Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise (RQF) (603/5231/0)

This qualification allows graduates to apply for professional recognition and registration as a Gym Instructor with CIMSPA, subject to CIMSPA’s membership requirements.

Our learners have achieved membership with many exercise professionals registering bodies, including CIMSPA, NRPT, EREPS and many others.

• CIMSPA Membership (Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity) “In February 2020, CIMSPA and UK Coaching, who operated the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), announced an agreement to combine REPs with the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory, creating a single directory for all exercise and fitness professionals.” reference: CISMPA announcement; CIMSPA is the most well known and respected registers for exercise professionals and so our qualification will allow you to become a member of CIMSPA.
• Important Information: There have been some websites recently claiming to be the revived REPS. We have tried to gain more information about this; however, CIMSPA and UK Coaching have not confirmed the sale of REPS to anyone. These websites don’t seem to provide sufficient information about the purchase of their company or any other details regarding their relationship with Ofqual or UK Coaching. Additionally, they don’t appear to be recognised by any regulatory Awarding Bodies in the UK. Once we have more information about these websites, we will update this page. For now, we recommend all our UK learners to contact CIMSPA before making a decision on joining a registration body.
• NRPT Membership – NRPT (National Register of Exercise Professionals) is a well established register for personal trainers.
• EREPS Membership – EREPS (European Register of Exercise Professionals) is the European register of exercise professionals.

This course is delivered in high-quality fitness venues across London:

• BISMA London Waterloo, The Gym Waterloo, 195-203 Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8UX. This facility offers an excellent learning environment in Central London. This venue includes a studio facility, refreshment area, disabled access, high-end fitness equipment, lockers and fully equipped changing rooms.
• BISMA London Ilford, The Gym Ilford (Romford Road), 970 Romford Road, Ilford, London, E12 5LP. This facility offers an excellent learning environment in East London and Essex. This venue includes a classroom facility, refreshment area, disabled access, high-end fitness equipment, lockers, fully equipped changing rooms and free car parking on site.

• The minimum age for entry to enrol on to this course is 16 years of age.
• Learners will need a basic level of English to enrol on this course. There is no requirement to hold an English qualification or achieve a specific English language level. However, learners must be able to understand, read, write and communicate in English at a basic level in order to successfully complete the course.
• Learners will need to have a basic level of IT skills and access to a computer.
• Learners that suffer from any medical problems, injuries or have anything else that would affect the learner in participating in exercise sessions will need to provide a “Doctor Letter” before booking this course.

Once this course is completed, you will be able to move on to more advanced courses such as Level 3 Personal Training and Level 3 GP Referral courses.

For learners who already hold a similar fitness qualification, please refer to our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) page for further information regarding RPL eligibility, qualification requirements, unit matching, recency rules, and exemption criteria.

1. STUDY MATERIAL & TUTOR SUPPORT

   • The course price includes a paper manual that will be provided to you at the beginning of your course. This will not only help you during your studies, but will continue to provide you with useful information throughout your career.
   • This course provides learners with free tutor support available via phone and by e-mail. This support will aid you in your studies, ensuring you feel confident in passing on your exams.
   • You will receive an official BISMA log-in (virtual learning) containing mock tests, additional information for your course units, company policies and learner induction.
   • You will receive your paper portfolio to be completed as part of your course, meaning you will have everything you need from day one.

2. ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND CERTIFICATION

   • All theory and practical assessments are included in the price listed.
   • Free reassessments are included in the course fee, meaning you will not be charged for any assessments or reassessments.
   • Following successful completion, internal verification and receipt of all outstanding payments, BISMA will begin the certification process. Awarding-body processing times may vary. An e-certificate is normally issued first, followed by the hard-copy certificate where applicable.

3. AWARDING BODY

   • This qualification is awarded by the prestigious Focus Awards.

Level 3 Personal Training Course or Level 3 Exercise Referral. Fitness professionals are required to have a valid First Aid Certificate to comply with HSE regulations. These courses are all available through BISMA at affordable prices.