Online Personal Trainer Course
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Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

This comprehensive CIMSPA approved course, delivered 100% online in the UK and around the world, teaches key skills required for the modern Gym Instructor.

Online Personal Trainer Course
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Flexible online study
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25% off ends 16/01/2025
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From £415 £595
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Proven Global Standard

25+ years of training.

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14-day Money Back Guarantee

No questions asked.

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Dedicated Tutor

Unlimited 1-to-1 support.

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Guaranteed Interview

Career support.

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Industry Leading Gym Instructor Course

The Fitness Circle have 26 years’ experience in qualifying Personal Trainers and fitness professionals. Enrolling onto our CIMSPA endorsed course means you’ll be working with a serviced-focused, experienced provider that continue to keep up with the latest sports science research.

GYMS EMPLOYING OUR GRADUATES

Anytime Fitness
Virgin Active
Puregym
Nuffield Health
David Lloyd Clubs
City St George's University of London
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What Will I Learn?

Level 2 - Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness

An understanding of anatomy & physiology in relation to exercise is essential foundation knowledge for all fitness professionals. Understanding the benefits and demands of the body will help with programme writing.

  • Skeletal and Neuromuscular system and the effects of exercise
  • Cardiovascular and respirator systems
  • Energy production and the effects of exercise
  • Components of fitness and its effects on the body
  • Special populations

Level 2 – Planning and Instructing gym-based exercise

Planning and instructing exercise programmes are the cornerstone of a fitness instructor’s role. It is vital for a fitness instructor to have knowledge and skills to effectively support clients in achieving their goals by prescribing tailored programmes that are well instructed.

  • Learn how to plan a safe and effective exercise session
  • Be able how to deliver a safe and effective exercise session
  • Use encouragement to increase physical activity and performance

Level 2 – Client consultations

Before you plan a gym-based exercise session you must plan it. Understanding how and what information to get from your client will improve the effectiveness of your sessions highly.

  • Know how to consult and support clients to change exercise behaviour
  • Technology and how it can support exercise adherence
  • Know the established protocols for health screening and fitness assessments
  • Be able to consult and support clients

Level 2 – Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors

As the fitness industry continues to grow, it is important that you fully understand the customer and have confidence to support them in achieving their goals.

  • Understand the legal and professional requirements
  • Identify some of the products and services that can be offered
  • Learn effective strategies for communication, how to be approachable and how to interact in certain situations

Level 2 - Health and safety in the fitness environment

Health and safety is of prime importance in every industry. In this unit you’ll understand your responsibilities and limitations with regard to duty of care.

  • Health and safety in workplace
  • Hazards and risks in a fitness environment
  • Emergency operating procedures

Pricing

We are uniquely positioned to offer high-quality courses at affordable rates, without compromising on quality. This is made even easier for you with our 0% finance options, meaning that you can spread the costs of the course up to 12 months depending on the course price.

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£445

Prompt payment

Pay for the course in full and an added 5% discount will be applied.
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Flexible

Flexible Monthly Payment

Spread the cost of the course over several months with 0% interest and no credit checks.

* You can either select your payment option on the website after adding the course to checkout, or through a member of our enrolments team (0800 677 1175).

The process is very simple

How to Get Qualified?

This pathway offers a well-structured, supported route to becoming a confident fitness coach – ideal for those building a career in gyms, leisure centres, or launching their own businesses.

Upon enrolment, you’ll receive a personal tutor plus premium resources: video lectures, learner manuals, study guides, case‑study templates, and mock-exams.

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Leave your name, email, and phone. The pricing guide will be sent to you the same day.

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Choose your course

You can add your gym workshops later (if applicable) or study 100% online

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Select payment plan

Choose 0% interest payment plans or pay upfront for an extra discount

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Get started

You’ll be assigned with a tutor who will contact you with your premium learning materials

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Qualified

Once you pass, you earn the Active IQ Level 2 certificate, authorising you to work as a gym instructor in clubs or independently.

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Support Team & Materials

With a personal tutor on hand to help you learn with us, we ensure that you are not alone during your studies.

Tutors with industry experience

Our tutors are dedicated, knowledgeable and best of all, have personal training experience.

Industry-leading learning materials

  • Online video lectures and practical training videos
  • Premium learner manuals
  • Dedicated support tutor
  • Simplified study guide that is easy to follow
  • Customisable templates for case studies
  • Mock paper practice
10 CIMSPA CPD Points

There are also some bonuses:

  • All our courses are also worth CIMSPA points.
  • By taking our courses you also get over 15 free CPD courses!
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Why Our Graduates Are Thriving?

We are uniquely positioned to offer high-quality courses at affordable rates, without compromising on quality. This is made even easier for you with our 0% finance options, meaning that you can spread the costs of the course up to 12 months depending on the course price.

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Course Overview

The Fitness course is a popular entry level qualification for anybody who wants to become a Gym Instructor. Upon successful completion of the course you will be authorised to work in the health & fitness industry as a Gym Instructor or set up your own business.

This course consists of the Active IQ level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing which has been developed over the 20 years we have been in business, aligned with the standards of the current fitness industry.

Why train with The Fitness Circle?

We train you for a sustainable career as a Gym Instructor, not just a fitness qualification. We impart experience and actionable knowledge. It is a fact the health and fitness industry is booming in response to the general decline in the health of the population. On the upside, there is an immense opportunity and increased demand for fitness professionals. Training with us gives you a strong foundation and competitive edge for a job in the fitness industry.