Level 2 Gym, Level 3 PT & Level 2 Functional Fitness Package
Stand out in the fitness industry with this specialist qualification package. Become a fully qualified Personal Trainer while gaining in-demand expertise in Functional Fitness—one of the fastest-growing approaches to performance coaching today. Learn to coach real-world movement, build athletic performance, and deliver high-quality sessions with a British Weight Lifting-backed qualification. 100% online and endorsed by CIMSPA, this bundle is delivered by the UK leaders in strength training.
Description
Level 2 Gym Instructor
This qualification is the entry-level course required to become a Personal Trainer.
Who is the course for?
- Learners new to the fitness industry
- Those who want to work as qualified gym instructors
- Individuals aiming to progress into Personal Training
What does the course cover?
You will learn everything required to begin working as a gym instructor, including:
- Anatomy and physiology for fitness
- How to deliver safe and effective gym sessions to clients
- How to support clients’ lifestyle management and enhance client motivation for exercise and physical activity
- Methods for creating a safe fitness environment and conducting assessments for gym-based sessions
- Instructing professional practice and effective exercise supervision in gym-based exercise sessions
Level 3 Personal Trainer
The Level 3 Certificate teaches you everything needed to begin working as a Personal Trainer. This qualification is a standard requirement for employment in most gyms.
Who is the course for?
- Fitness professionals progressing from Level 2
- Those looking to qualify and work as a Personal Trainer
What does the course cover?
The course will cover:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Postural and core stability
- The nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health
- How to maintain safety during sessions
- How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients
- The health benefits of physical activity
- Understanding how nutrition can affect fitness
- How to communicate with clients effectively and motivational tactics
- How to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme
- Be able to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme
Level 2 Functional Fitness
This qualification enables you to coach Functional Fitness sessions and add value to your existing credentials as a fitness professional.
Who is the course for?
- Trainers looking to add a specific, in-demand skill set to their portfolio
- Individuals new to coaching looking to expand their qualifications
- Coaches who want to deliver Functional Fitness training sessions to a wide range of clients effectively and safely
What does the course cover?
The course will cover:
- How to design and deliver Functional Fitness sessions
- A detailed profile of key Functional Fitness exercises including squats, lunges, and deadlifts
- How to assess clients and tailor sessions to individual needs
- Programming to improve real-world strength, mobility, and endurance
- Anatomy and nutrition for functional performance
- Coaching strategies to improve daily movement and reduce injury risk
- How to replicate everyday movement demands (e.g., hinging and squatting) to improve real-life physical performance and reduce injury risk
- Holistic development of the athlete through applied coaching and case study work
Modules include:
• The Functional Fitness Coach
• Underpinning Coaching Theory
• Safety in a Functional Fitness Setting
• Athlete Assessment
• Functional Fitness Exercises
• Weightlifting for Functional Fitness
• Programming for Functional Fitness
• Applied Coaching
• Holistic Development of the Athlete
• Functional Fitness Coach Case Study
What this course qualifies you to do
Level 2 Gym
You will be qualified to operate as a gym instructor and meet the entry requirement for the Level 3 Personal Training course.
Level 3 PT
This course will qualify you to operate as a Personal Trainer.
Level 2 Functional Fitness
The knowledge you will gain during this course will enable you to coach a client or group to improve their functional fitness regardless of their experience in the gym.
Assessment
To achieve certification as a Personal Trainer and Functional Fitness Coach you must complete a selection of online assessments.
Bonus CPD Courses
Upon completion of the bundle, you will gain access to the following FREE CPD courses from British Weight Lifting:
- Fundamentals of Teaching the Olympic Lifts (included with Level 2)
- Essentials of Weightlifting Technique (included with Level 3)
These CPDs provide valuable skills in Olympic lifting instruction and technique, further enhancing your credentials as a fitness professional.