Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

• The skeletal system and the effects of exercise.
• The neuromuscular system and the effects of exercise.
• Cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the effects of exercise.
• How energy is produced in the body and the effects of exercise on energy production.
• The structure and function of the digestive system.
• Health and wellbeing.
• The components of fitness and the effects of exercise.

• The legal and professional requirements for fitness instructing.
• How an instructor can help all types of customer to have a positive exercise experience.
• Products and services offered by fitness instructors and facilities.
• Skills and behaviours needed to deliver effective customer care.
• The value of first impressions.
• How to communicate clearly and effectively with customers.
• Personal and professional development.

• Health and safety in the workplace.
• Hazards and risks in a fitness environment.
• Normal and emergency operating procedures in the workplace.
• Maintaining a safe and effective fitness environment.
• The cleaning requirements in fitness environments.
• Safe working practices relating to the control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) Regulations.

• How to consult and support clients to change behaviours.
• The importance of a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating.
• How technology can be used to support exercise adherence.
• Established protocols for health screening and fitness assessment of gym-based clients.
• Consult/interview and support clients to change their exercise behaviour.

• Planning a safe and effective gym-based exercise session.
• Planning a safe and effective gym-based session.
• Delivering a safe and effective gym-based session.
• Encouraging clients to increase physical activity and exercise adherence.

You must be 16 or over to enrol on this course. It is also highly recommended that learners possess a degree of physical fitness and have experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights

Once you have enrolled, a member of our team will reach out to request your Unique Learner Number (ULN) in order to register you with the awarding body. The ULN is a 10-digit number that is already assigned to you and links to your personal learner record. You can find it on any previous certificates or results slips.

This course is assessed by a variety of methods, including a multiple-choice examination, practical assessment, video assessment and coursework.

Video assessment

You will complete two assessments via video submission on:

• Client interview
• Group induction

Multiple-choice examination

Your multiple-choice exam will be completed online at home after you have completed all theory work (including video assessments) and prior to your practical assessment, therefore access to a PC will be required.

Exam title and code: Principles of anatomy, physiology, and fitness level 2 (A/616/7499)

There are 50 questions within this paper. To achieve a pass, you will need to score 35 out of 50 marks.

Practical day

Once you have passed all theory units and assessments, you will be able to book on for your practical assessment. The practical sessions are run throughout the year and will take place at a venue in Birmingham. You must make sure you are able to travel to Birmingham in order to attend your practical assessment. You will be required to bring a client of your choice to the practical session. You will develop programme cards designed around your client’s needs which you will deliver on the day. You must be able to demonstrate why the programme you have designed is suitable for your client. Available dates will be subject to a waiting list.

On your assessment day, you will be assessed on:

• 1-2-1 programme delivery

You will have up to one year to complete your course, but you can study in as much or as little time as you like. The only time limit will be the practical assessment day as you will need to ensure all your theory work is complete before you book on to this.

The theory side of the course requires around 230 hours of study time.

You will study this course online, which will enable you to learn when and where you want, as long as you have access to an internet connection you are able to study.

You will receive access to an online learning platform including a variety of visual, audio and text-based presentations. You will also have a personal tutor to support you through your course, so help is only a click away!

Once you have passed your theory and practical elements to your course, you will receive your Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing qualification. This is fully recognised by CIMSPA.

This qualification enables you to become a fully qualified Gym instructor.