Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, specialist activity professionals (e.g. cardiac rehab instructors), specialist nurses, tai chi instructors and personal trainers. Minimum level 2 group exercise instructor, Exercise to music (ETM) qualification, or similar. Please contact if unsure.

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.

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.

Gym Instructor

Learners must hold a suitable Level 2 fitness instructing qualification, for example: Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing. Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training. Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing. Some experience of circuit training is useful.

Level 3 Personal Trainer

The recognised centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of learners to ensure that pre-requisites to registration and certification and any barriers that may disadvantage a learner under the Equality Act 2010 are considered and outcomes recorded during the application process. Prior to registration learners are required to: • be accurately identified • be at least 16 years of age • be able to undertake this assessment in English or Welsh (if available)

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.