The fitness industry's foundation qualification to kick start a career in health and fitness & start training clients 121.

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Course Overview

The Level 2 Active IQ Gym Instructor Coruse is the gold standard entry level qualification into the Fitness Industry. This course is fully accredited by Active IQ, Ofqaul and recognised by CIMSPA. Meaning this qualification is recognised internationally.

The Level 2 Gym Instructor course lays the foundations of your Fitness Professional Skills. This includes how to plan and deliver safe and effective gym based sessions for one to one and small groups. You'll learn the principles of training that will help you successfully coach your future clients, and pave the way to an impactful career in fitness.

When you enroll today on our Level 2 Gym Instructor course you'll get instant and lifetime access to a number of online programmes and physical resources. Plus you'll attend 3 full days of face-to-face training in our Milton Keynes Academy classroom.

This allows for lots of learning, practice, coaching and opportunities to ask questions as you build your gym instruction knowledge and confidence.

Below is a full outline of your journey through our Level 2 Gym Instructor Course.

Course Structure

As soon as you enroll you'll get instant access to your Parallel Coaching Academy student login. Here you'll find a number of online learning programmes that you have lifetime access to, including:

You'll get a physcial Active IQ course manual sent through the post. Once this arrives you'll have an orientation call with Hayley. This call will guide your homestudies, set out a personal learning plan that holds you accountable each week to do your studies.

Most learners have at least 4-6 weeks of home study prior to the first weekend attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy. During this time you'll work through your online learning and complete some of your coursework. We estimate that 2 to 4 hours of homestudy per week is a ideal.

Day 1

Day 1 is all about laying the foundations of your coaching and instructing skills, that will be developed across the whole course.

This day will feature 4 workshops, including bodyweight training, effective warm ups and cardiovascular training, as well as understanding freeweight exercises.

Feeling nervous on day one is natural, but no prior experience is needed—we'll teach you everything. By midday, you'll already be instructing fellow trainees and building your skillset.

Day 2

Day 2 will continue to strengthen your skillset as a FITPRO with 4 more workshops, including client consultations, planning, resistance training and effective cool downs. You'll also practice your coaching skills, and learn how to instruct small group gym inductions.

Day 3

The final day is focused on building your confidence as a gym instructor. You'll recap key principles of training and perfect your coaching skills.

In the afternoon, you'll successfully wrap up all practical assessments, marking the culmination of your journey as a fully certified Level 2 Gym Instructor.

You'll Get 3 Certificates

1️⃣ Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction

2️⃣ Level 2 Certificate in Group Based Gym Inductions

3️⃣ Level 2 Certificate in Client Consultations

Entry Requirements

This entry-level qualification requires no prior certifications.

If you're interested in progressing directly to the Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, consider our "Master PT package" bundling both courses. This Level 2 Gym Instructor course is the prequisite to continue on to the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course.

What will you learn

To become a skilled and confident fitness instructor, you need the right knowledge, hands-on practice, and self-assurance—exactly what you'll gain in our course.

Here’s a brief overview of each section of your Level 2 Gym Instructor course:

How you'll be assessed

The course is divided into multiple units, each assessed through a mix of theory and practical tasks. You'll receive a learner achievement portfolio with all required worksheets and coursework, which you can complete by hand or online. All practical assessments take place during the course.

Here's a list of your 5 assessments to qualify as a Level 2 Gym Instructor:

You can complete some assessments before the attendance weekend, while some learners choose to study first and finish their written coursework afterward.

Should you refer any assessments you simply redo it. There are no additional fees to retake any assessment.

*NOTE: There are no practical video submissions required for this course.

Frequently Asked Questions

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1️⃣ Select your course and attendance dates below.

2️⃣ Enter your personal details

3️⃣ Enter your payment details and press 'COMPLETE ORDER'

On the next page you'll set up your Parallel Coaching Academy login and have insant access.

Hayley will then contact you straight away to introduce and orientate you with your learning and next steps. Plus your Active IQ course manual will be posted.

Payment is taken securely, using an online international payment gateway; offering you security and an instant receipt of payment.

Parallel Coaching do not see or keep any of your payment card details.

If you choose to pay your full course fees today there are NO repeat payments or monthly fees.

Or if you choose the payment plan option. Your deposit is taken today and then all future payments are taken automatically on the same date each month.

If you want to discuss your payment plan option please call us on 07513735700.

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