Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Part Time)

This level 2 qualification is designed for those wishing to work within a gym environment.  This qualification is recognised by the UK Register of Exercise Professionals and is a prerequisite to UK Personal Training courses including the Active IQ Certificate in Personal Training course available at Kingston College

Entry Requirements

No previous qualifications are required.  Basic knowledge of exercise and a gym environment as well as an active interest in health and fitness is desirable.  All applicants will be required to undertake an informal telephone interview.  This course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.

Course Duration

Eight week blended learning course with three Bringing your Learning to Life workshops and one assessment day.

Content

• Exercise and fitness knowlege
• Health, Safety and Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instructing
• Planning gym-based exercise
• Instructing gym-based exercise

Learning Tools

• Online learning - you will have access to the Active IQ online learning website. This interactive learning tool will give you the foundation knowledge broken down into bite-sized units.  Your tutor will also track your progress.
• Course Manual - Active IQ Course manual to support your learning
• Support Tutor - You will have the support of an experienced tutor who will be able to advise you via email and telephone during weekly forums.
• Bringing your Learning to Life workshops - three workshops at our Arena Health Club facility with an experienced tutor who will help you apply your new knowledge

Assessment

• Portfolio of evidence to include: risk assessment safety planning document, Par-Q Screening, session plan, session evaluation, direct observation of candidate instructing a gym session, standardised worksheet
• Two multiple choice theory paper exams

Added Extras

Free membership to the College's Arena Health Club for the duration of your course

Progression

Active IQ Certificate in Personal Training

Additional Information

Cost: £599

Entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2.  It is recommended you undertake a minimum of six hours home study per week.  For further information please contact the Health and Fitness Team on 020 8268 2575 or email healthandfitness@kingston-college.ac.uk

The progression from this course is our Active IQ Certificate in Personal Training.

To express an interest in this course or to make an application, please follow this link.