YMCA Awards Level 2 Diploma Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor 2026/27

This course is approximately 202 hours in length and is run over 13 WEEKS on a Wednesday and Thursday, plus further revision and assessment days. 

The qualification consists of seven units.                                                                                          

• Fundamentals of anatomy & physiology for exercise & fitness professionals         
• Providing a positive customer experience to exercise & fitness participants          
• Principles of physical activity, exercise & training approaches to develop
• fitness and health                                                                                                      
• Health Screening, risk stratification & scope of practice                                          
• Health awareness & lifestyle management                                                              
• Supporting clients in a gym-based environment                                                       
• Plan, deliver & evaluate gym-based training                                                            

This course is designed for those looking to pursue a career as a gym instructor in a health club or sports/leisure centre environment.  It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to structure and instruct safe, effective and motivating resistance training exercises and programmes.