Level 2 Active IQ Certificate in Fitness Coaching

This programme is designed to help you move toward a Level 3 qualification, which can lead to advanced jobs or apprenticeships.

You can finish with a Level 2 qualification and get a skilled job at the end of the course but progressing to Level 3 will give you more career choices and improve your future earning potential. It also opens doors to further studies, like Higher Education and Higher or Degree Apprenticeships. These can lead you from advanced technician or supervisor roles at Level 3 to management or professional status as you continue studying.

To join this programme, you’ll need the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, ideally including English and maths.

The course is assessed in three ways:

• Knowledge assessment- use a range of different question types to assess the
learner’s abilities, retention of knowledge and factual recall. The different
types of questions include multiple choice, short essays, drag and drop into
text and scenario-/video-based questions and answers.

• Assignments- students will complete tasks set and demonstrate their
abilities through written work and practical’s

• Observation and Questioning- students are assessed on their ability to lead
sessions safety an competently, and there maybe questions asked to assess
further the students knowledge and understanding.

This course provides progression to other level 2
specialist fitness courses and can lead to progression at Level 3 onto fitness
courses for example the Active IQ Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in
Personal Training (Diploma).

Dedicated Work Experience opportunities are supported by our Industry Liaison
Officer, who finds placements that will suit you and your skillset.

Throughout your studies, you will also take part in a variety of trips and
activities, including visiting a range of local fitness centres and business,
where you will take part in sessions and have professional talks from people
working within the industry.

We benefit our community by taking part in social action projects which help
with development and skill progression, as well as making a difference locally.

English at grade 4 or equivalent is essential for this course To successfully
undertake this course, it is recommended that you have the following:

• Some experience within a gym-based setting

• As the course requires physical exertion a degree of physical fitness is
required.

• A professional attitude is key, especially when working with clients and
delivering high-quality customer service

• A genuine interest in fitness and helping others achieve, which requires
you to be motivated and highly dedicated to succeeding and work in this sector.

• You may be required to pay for a practical sports kit to be used during
this course. Additional details and full costs can be discussed at interview.

Due to the nature of our Fitness courses, we run a one-day applicant day
which all applicants must attend. The applicant day will test your suitability
for the course against aspects of the sports industry and give you an insight
into student life.

After successfully completing the applicant day, you will be invited to
enrol.