You are passionate about fitness and are not looking for a nine to five office job so you want to find out how to become a gym instructor. There are a number of course providers who can help make this a reality for you. Gym instructor qualifications through recognise gym instructor courses allow graduate to train clients in health clubs and gyms.
Qualifications available to become a gym instructor
To become a gym or fitness instructor you will need to complete a level 2 course either at your local college or with a training provider. Some training providers will offer a gym instructor diploma which may include additional courses e.g. circuit instructor, torso training
Course content of a gym instructor qualification
Throughout the course you will be taught the workings of typical equipment that is found in a gym, both cardio vascular and weights machines. You will also be taught a wealth of exercises that can be done with free weights. In addition, you will need to learn about the anatomy and physiology of the body as it is essential that you know which exercises work which muscles. As an assessment, you will be expected to sit an anatomy and physiology paper and pass a practical session which will assess your ability to create a suitable programme for a member of the public as well as how well you communicate with the client when dealing with them face to face.
Gym and fitness instructor training providers
There are many training providers available offering the gym instructor Level 2 qualification nationally, which include:
- Focus Training
- Futurefit
- Lifetime Health and Fitness
- The Training Room
- Premier Training International
- YMCAfit
- Absorb Fitness
- Back 2 Back Health and Fitness Ltd
- David Lloyd Leisure Ltd
- Vision Fitness
These are just a handful of the possible gym instructor course training providers available.
Visit our training course directory and find out more details about becoming a qualified gym instructor through the UK's leading fitness training course providers.
