Fitness Instructing Level 2 Certificate
at Coastland College, Weymouth · college
What the college says
"The aim of this course is to prepare candidates for entry into the fitness industry working in a gym based environment. The course will enable the candidates to train to a professionally competent level enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment. The course is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 2, therefore any candidate that successfully completes the course will be registered with REPs as a Level 2 instructor. This is important as leisure based employers recognise instructors that are registered on REPs as exercise professionals that are suitably knowledgeable and qualified to help safeguard and to promote the health and interests of the people who use their services."
What you need to get on
Students aged 16+ wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a gym-based fitness instructor. Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights is highly recommended. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Weymouth College
Cranford Avenue, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7LQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · WEYMOUTH
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