About the course
This qualification aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective group training sessions.
This may be in the context of any group training e.g. exercise to music, boot camps, gym floor classes, circuit training, abs/core, game based, sport related fitness. This list is not exhaustive.
You will be...
- Learners aged 16+.
- Learners wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as group trainers (in any group based exercise context)
What you will learn
During the qualification learners will cover:
- Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness.
- Health and safety in the group training environment.
- The skills to support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle.
- The skills to plan, instruct and supervise safe and effective group training sessions.
- Professionalism for group training.
- Personal and professional development.
- Delivering exceptional customer service.
Entry requirements
- The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.Some experience of group training classes is highly recommended.
- There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved, and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at Level 2.
Progression
This qualification provides progression to:
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
- Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebells.
- Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training.
- Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.
- Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Promoting Community Health and Well-Being.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
Assessment
- Assignments
- Worksheets
- Theory paper
- Session plans
- Summative observation
- Self-evaluation
Course Dates
Upcoming training course dates/locations.
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7th October 2025 - 18th November 2025
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Nuffield Health
Gosforth Park Way,
Gosforth NE12 8ET |
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13th January 2026 - 24th February 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Week 17/2/26
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Places For Leisure - Morpeth
Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre
Gas House Lane Morpeth NE61 1SR |
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9th June 2026 - 14th July 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Places For Leisure - Morpeth
Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre
Gas House Lane Morpeth NE61 1SR |
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