Course
Circuit Training Course
Develop your skills as a fitness professional with our Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Training.
This specialist qualification gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan, prepare and deliver safe, effective and engaging circuit sessions for individuals and groups. You’ll learn how to select the right circuit format and layout, adapt exercises for different abilities, use technology to boost motivation, and create sessions people want to come back to.
Whether you want to add circuits to your timetable, broaden your group training skills or open up new work opportunities, our experienced tutors will support you every step of the way.
✔ Ofqual-regulated Level 2 qualification
✔ Practical, face-to-face learning
✔ Learn more than 10 circuit methods
✔ Build your confidence leading and motivating a group
Book your place and take the next step in your fitness career.
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Next Course Dates
- Sheffield - Start Date: 12th Dec 2026
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Cost: £250.00
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Course Summary
Our Circuit Training course is designed for qualified fitness instructors who want to widen their skills and deliver safe, effective circuit training sessions.
You’ll cover the legal and professional side of running circuits, including insurance, duty of care, screening, record keeping and music licensing (PRS and PPL). You’ll learn the principles of fitness behind circuit training, including work-to-recovery ratios, active recovery and how to monitor intensity using observation, the talk test, RPE and heart rate.
You’ll explore a wide range of circuit methods, from timed, command and repetition circuits to HIIT and sports-specific formats. You’ll also learn layouts such as satellite, bow-tie, radial, corners and shuttle-run circuits, and how to position yourself to coach the whole group effectively.
You’ll finish by learning how to evaluate your sessions using client feedback and self-reflection, so you keep improving as an instructor.
“Turn your instructing skills into energising group sessions that keep every participant moving, motivated and coming back for more.”
How You're Taught
The course combines tutor-led learning with plenty of hands-on practical work, so you can build your knowledge and confidence together.
You’ll practise screening participants, completing risk assessments, setting up circuits, demonstrating exercises and instructing your peers in realistic group training situations. Our tutors will give you feedback throughout and help you prepare for your practical assessment.
Course details
- Duration: Two full training days
- Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
- Delivery: Face-to-face
- Typical schedule: One day a week over two non-consecutive weeks
Attendance on both training days is essential. The course involves physical exercise, so a reasonable level of fitness is needed.
You'll be learning in the same elite facilities used by Team GB athletes, at Sheffield's prestigious English Institute of Sport. Click the link below for further details about how to get there, accessibility and what's available.
Assessment
This qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence. Your portfolio will include:
- Knowledge tasks covering legal and professional requirements, fitness principles, technology, safety and equipment care
- Participant information and risk assessments for one individual client and one group
- A session plan for an individual circuit session (4–6 exercises)
- A session plan for a group circuit session (at least 7 stations)
- An observed practical assessment where you set up, demonstrate and deliver your group circuit session
- An evaluation of your session, including client feedback and ways to improve
If any part of your work needs further development, you can resubmit within your registration period. Your tutor will explain everything you need and support you as you prepare.
Progression
Completing your Circuit Training qualification lets you work as a circuit training instructor and broaden the group sessions you can offer within your scope of practice.
You may wish to continue your development with:
✔ Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training
✔ Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions
✔ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
✔ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Further progression depends on the entry requirements of each qualification.
Entry Requirement
To be eligible for this course, you must already hold one of the following qualifications, or an accepted equivalent:
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness/Gym Instructing
- Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Exercise to Music
This is a specialist qualification intended for learners who already have an appropriate foundation in fitness instruction.
Please contact us if you're unsure whether your existing qualification meets the entry requirements.
Modules
Throughout the course, you’ll develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to plan and deliver circuit training sessions. You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the legal, ethical, insurance and licensing requirements of a circuit instructor
- Create a positive, inclusive group environment that builds social support
- Apply the principles of fitness to circuit training, including work-to-recovery ratios, active recovery and intensity monitoring
- Choose from a wide range of circuit methods and layouts, and position yourself to coach effectively
- Use technology to increase activity levels, motivation and client engagement, both in person and online
- Identify hazards, manage risk and deliver sessions safely
- Check, clean, store and maintain portable circuit equipment
- Plan safe and effective individual and group circuit sessions, including adaptations, progressions, regressions and music selection
- Prepare clients and set up the environment, giving clear demonstrations and appropriate advice
- Deliver a full group circuit session, with warm-up, main session and cool-down
- Evaluate your own practice using client feedback and self-reflection
Fees & Funding
The fee for this course is £250.00
- £100 deposit to secure your place
- Interest-free Envisage payment plans available
- Employer-funded and invoice payment options accepted
- ELCAS Scheme is eligible for Military personnel
How to Apply
Booking your place is quick and easy. Click Book Now, complete your details and choose the payment option that suits you. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send everything you need to prepare for your course.