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. There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.

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Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Learners must be 19 + and do not need to be in a teaching role. Learners must be competent in the area in which they wish to teach, with evidence that suggests the teaching qualification is appropriate to them as individuals.

Learners must hold one of the following, or equivalent: Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing. Level 2 Certificate in Group Training. Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork. Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.

Registration status of full Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), or either of: a) Registration at Level 4 prior to September 2011 plus achievement of a Level 3 fitness qualification b) Achievement of a Level 4 prior to September 2011 plus achievement of a Level 3 fitness qualification 150 hours of relevant professional practice at Level 3 in designing, delivering, monitoring, adapting and tailoring exercise programmes for individuals gained within the previous two years and at least six months experience since qualification (to be evidenced in a CV and reference letter). Note: Learners are required to complete the online Professional Practice unit via the members area of the REPs website (free to complete) where the learner holds an NVQ exercise referral qualification on the QCF. This unit is embedded in the QCF exercise referral qualifications.

Learners must hold a suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary. There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and maths pitched at level 2 (as a minimum).