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Part Time
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24 Weeks
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Boston
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September 2025
Exercise and Fitness (Gym Instructor) Diploma Level 2
Add to ShortlistThe YMCA Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor Diploma Level 2 is a widely recognised qualification and the industry benchmark for gym instruction. Earning this certification ensures that an instructor is competent, knowledgeable, and safe to train and develop clients effectively. It provides the essential skills needed to lead gym-based training sessions, offering a strong foundation in exercise programming, client support, and fitness instruction.
This course serves as a stepping stone for those aspiring to become personal trainers, preparing them for further education or advanced certifications. This qualification is ideal for individuals looking to begin or advance their careers in the fitness industry. Whether you aim to work in a gym, develop your own clientele, or pursue higher level fitness training, this course provides the essential groundwork for long term success.
Completion of this qualification provides students with 10 CIMSPA CPD points.
What will I do?
During the course, you will cover topics including:
- Health Screening and Risk Stratification
- Inducting Individual Clients and Small Groups
- Gym Consultations
- Plan a Gym-based Exercise Session
- Deliver and Evaluate a Gym-based Exercise Session
Entry Qualifications
There are no formal entry qualifications for this course. However, please note that you must be aged 19+.
Prior knowledge of sport and exercise will be beneficial due to the level of understanding of Anatomy and Physiology required for the qualification.
Attendance
The Exercise and Fitness (Gym Instructor) Diploma Level 2 will take you approximately 24 weeks to complete, but this qualification can be completed sooner depending on course progression. You will attend college for 1 day per week at our Peter Paine Performance Centre in Boston.
Fees
The Exercise and Fitness (Gym Instructor) Diploma Level 2 may be fully funded by the Adult Education Budget should you be eligible under the following criteria:
- Be aged 19 or older on the 31st August
- Be either unemployed and receiving JSA, ESA or Universal Credit (subject to criteria) OR be earning less than ยฃ25,000 (annual gross salary) a year
If you do not qualify for funding this course will cost ยฃ441.
Fees may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
How Will I Be Assessed
You will be assessed via practical assessments and theory assessments, including a portfolio, video assessments, practical observations, and online assessments.
Where Could It Lead?
Successfully completing the Exercise and Fitness (Gym Instructor) Diploma Level 2 can significantly enhance your career prospects within the fitness industry. This qualification demonstrates your ability to safely and effectively train clients, making you a valuable asset to gyms, health clubs, and fitness centres. It also opens doors to self-employment opportunities, allowing you to build your own client base. Additionally, this certification serves as a strong foundation for further qualifications, such as Personal Training Level 3 qualifications.
To explore other Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing courses available at Boston College, visit our Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing page.
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