16-18 Courses, 16-18: Vocational

Fitness Instructing (Level 2)

Course Overview

Entry requirements

Grade 3 English Language GCSE or L1 Functional Skill English, Grade 3 Maths GCSE or L1 Functional Skill Maths, 4 GCSEs at Grade 3

Course information

This qualification provides you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective fitness sessions. You will cover topics including fitness testing and training and anatomy and physiology.

This programme is designed to offer you a  work ready  qualification which will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a gym instructor. You will study the key theory behind gym based exercise in units such as nutrition and physiology as well as developing your practical skills in units such as circuit training and supporting clients.  In studying this programme, you will have priority access to our onsite fully equipped gym which will provide you with a high quality environment in which to achieve your qualification. Upon completion, you will be eligible for direct employment in the industry, or you may choose to further your study towards our Level 3 Personal Training qualification.

Sports Pathways

We offer a range of Sports Pathways which can be added alongside your courses. These pathways give you the chance to study your chosen course whilst training and competing in your specialist sport.

  • Tottenham Hotspur Football Development Centre
  • London Lions Basketball Academy
  • 110% Beyond your Limits Athletics Academy
  • Legends Boxing Gym Academy
  • New City Fitness Personal Training Academy
  • New City Coaching Academy

Click here to find out more about our Sports Pathways. You can select a sports pathway during the application for your chosen sports course.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Development Programme

We have partnered with the world-famous Tottenham Hotspur to offer all students a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in the sports sector.

Our partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club gives male and female students a fantastic insight and experience of the coaching process and help further develop and support elite sports performance.

This programme is designed for students who want a career in the sports industry, primarily in coaching and training. You will be trained by qualified coaches from Tottenham Hotspur and visit Tottenham Hotspur's Training Centre, they get the opportunity to work at high profile premiership games and they progress to great things.

You will receive the very highest standards of coaching and sports industry knowledge, which will enhance your employability skills. This programme can be added to any 16-18 full-time sport and fitness course.

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What Can This Course Lead To

Following successful completion of this course you can progress to study a Level 3 qualification in Personal Training and Fitness Instruction or gain employment as a qualified gym instructor.

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Financial Support

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