AIQ Level 2 Certificate
Technical Occupational Entry in Fitness
Coaching
The Active IQ Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fitness Coaching (Certificate) is designed for anyone looking to begin a career in fitness coaching. It provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop an understanding of anatomy, physiology and nutrition, and how they relate to exercise and fitness. You’ll learn how to plan and instruct safe and effective exercise sessions, deliver small group sessions, and support clients with exercise adherence and healthy lifestyle choices.
You’ll also explore the importance of professionalism, personal development and delivering excellent customer service, helping you develop the skills expected within the fitness industry.
Developed in partnership with employers, this qualification reflects the knowledge and skills identified by the industry as essential for the fitness coach role. It provides a solid foundation for those looking to enter the fitness industry and supports progression towards further qualifications and training within the sector.
What will I study?
- The structure and function of the body systems and how they relate to health, fitness and physical activity.
- The components of fitness and the principles of training.
- The principles of nutrition and the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including basic stress management techniques.
- How to maintain a safe and effective fitness environment.
- The legal and professional requirements for fitness coaching.
- How to support clients making lifestyle behaviour changes.
- How to plan safe and effective exercise.
- How leisure and fitness facilities operate and their business requirements.
- How information technology is used in the leisure and fitness industry.
- How to set up, take down and store equipment in the leisure and fitness industry.
- How to carry out health screening and assessments, and record and store information appropriately and confidentially.
- How to effectively facilitate goal setting and action planning.
- How to deliver safe and effective exercise in a gym environment for individuals and groups.
- How to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with clients.
- How to use feedback to evaluate your own fitness coaching practice.
What qualifications do I need to start?
- Typically 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (including Maths and English), or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject
- Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
- A degree of physical fitness due to physical exertion on the course
What qualifications will I gain?
- Active IQ Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fitness Coaching (Certificate)
- Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
- You will have the opportunity to work towards additional qualifications
Progression
This qualification provides progression to:
- Active IQ Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training (Diploma)
Career options after this programme
- Personal training – sole trader or working within an existing company
- Gym instructor
- Class instructor
- Activity leader
- Additional job roles within the fitness and health industry
