Kickstart your career and become a fully qualified fitness instructor

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

Course Overview

Becoming a Level 2 Gym Instructor is the gold standard entry level qualification into the Fitness Industry.

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.

Our Level 2 Gym Instructor course has been expertly designed with your continued success in mind. We are dedicated to helping you become an outstanding gym instructor.

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 knwoledge and confidence.

Our Level 2 Gym Instructor course is fully accredited by Active IQ and recognised by CIMSPA. Meaning this qualification is recognised internationally.

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 also 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 and set out a personal learning plan just for you.

We'll also discuss how we'll hold you accountable each week to do your studies. For some learners this is via a call, for others it's via text or email. Either way, we're here to ensure you have the best PT journey out there.

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 prepare for your Anatomy and Nutrition exams. We estimate that 2 to 4 hours of homestudy per week is a ideal.

The practial workshops are not a test of your own fitness or what you can do. Rather it's a time to practice coaching and learn how to be an outstanding personal trainer.

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 wil lfeature 4 workshops, including bodyweight training, effective warm ups and cardiovascular training, as well as understanding freeweight exercises.

It's completely natural to feel a bit nervous on the first day of your course, but rest assured that no prior knowledge or experience is required ,we'll teach you everything you need. By the end of the first morning you'll already be instructing other trainee FITPROs and building your new 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.

Your Assessments... Of course you'll be nervous, we'd expect you to be nervous, this shows how much you want to pass. It's our job to get you ready, competent and confident.

We've qualified over 2500 PT's since 2010. We want you to pass and will ensure you are ready and confident before hand.

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

This is not just a course... soon as you enroll you become a Parallel Coaching family member.

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. Many learners complete the Level 2 Gym Instructor and advance to the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in 4 to 6 weeks.

What will you learn

To become a competent fitness instructor, you’ll need knowledge, practice and confidence, which is precisely what we’ll teach you on your course. This course has been specifically designed to prepare you for your first client, so you can go on to confidently help hundreds of clients get great results. Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll learn on your Level 2 Gym Instructor course

How you'll be assessed

The course is split into multiple units which are each assessed in a variety of theoretical and practical ways.

You will receive a learner achievement portfolio containing all the necessary worksheets & coursework for completion. You have the option to fill it out using pen and pencil or complete it online.

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

You can complete some of the assessments prior to the attendance weekend. Some learners choose to focus on the studying before-hand and complete all the assessments post the attendance weekend.

You'll get a personalised learning and assessment plan to suit you. Should you refer any assessment you simply redo it. There are no additional fees to retake any assessment.

All pratcical assesments are completed on the attendance weekend.

*NOTE: There are no additional assessment attendance days or video submissions required for this course.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enroll Below In 3 Easy Steps

1️⃣ Enter your contact details and home address (we need to send you a course manual)

2️⃣ Select which course option and attendance dates are best for you.

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... it's as simple as that.

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.

Enroll below and Get Started Right Away... we look forward to introducing and training alongside you.