Course
Circuit Training (Certificate)
Launch your career in fitness with our nationally recognised Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training.
This specialist qualification will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan and deliver safe, effective and engaging group training sessions. You'll learn how to adapt exercises for different abilities, motivate participants and create positive training experiences.
Whether you're starting a new career or taking your first step towards becoming a Circuit Training instructor, our experienced tutors will support you throughout your learning journey.
✔ Specialist Level 2 fitness qualification
✔ Practical, face-to-face learning
✔ Develop your group coaching and instruction skills
✔ Learn to plan safe, effective training sessions
✔ No previous qualifications required
Book your place and take the next step in your fitness career.
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Cost: £600.00
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Our Circuit Training course is designed to prepare you for employment in commercial gyms, leisure centres and health clubs across the UK, and to help you develop the skills needed to plan, prepare and deliver effective group training sessions.
You'll learn how to structure sessions, select appropriate exercises, manage health and safety, and adapt activities to suit different participant needs and abilities. The course also explores professional practice, customer experience, motivation and the importance of supporting people to maintain healthy, active lifestyles.
You'll develop your practical coaching, communication and instructional skills, including how to use progressions, regressions and alternative exercises to make sessions inclusive and effective.
You'll also explore how to evaluate your sessions, use participant feedback to improve your delivery and develop your own professional practice.
“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 practical activities to help you develop the knowledge and confidence required to deliver group training sessions.
You'll have opportunities to practise planning and instructing sessions, develop your coaching and communication techniques, and learn how to manage a safe and effective training environment.
Our tutors will support you throughout the course, helping you apply your learning to realistic group training situations.
Course details
- Duration: Six full training days
- Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
- Delivery: Face-to-face
- Typical schedule: Two days a week over three, non-consecutive weeks
Attendance on all training days is essential.
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
You'll be assessed on the knowledge and practical skills required to plan and deliver safe, effective group training sessions.
The updated Active IQ learner assessment materials cover areas including professional practice, health and safety, supporting behaviour change, session planning, practical instruction and self-evaluation.
Assessment activities include written knowledge tasks, session planning, practical observation and reflection on your performance.
Your tutor will explain the assessment arrangements and support you in preparing for the required assessments.
Progression
Completing your Circuit Training qualification is just the beginning. Many of our learners go on to specialise further with courses in Personal Training, Nutrition, Sports Massage, Pilates or Exercise Referral, sharpening their expertise and expanding their services. Keep growing your career with us.
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✔ Level 3 Personal Training
✔ Level 4 Nutrition
✔ Sports Massage
✔ Pilates Instructor
✔ Exercise Referral
Further progression will depend on the entry requirements of each qualification.
Entry Requirement
- Aged 16+
- No previous fitness qualifications required
- Comfortable taking part in practical exercise sessions
- Good reading, writing and communication skills
As this is a hands-on qualification, you'll need to be able to take part in practical exercise sessions throughout the programme.
Modules
Throughout the course, you'll develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to plan and deliver group training sessions. You'll learn how to:
- Understand professionalism, customer service and your responsibilities as a group trainer.
- Maintain health, safety and welfare within a group training environment.
- Screen participants and consider their needs, goals, abilities and exercise experience.
- Support behaviour change and promote healthy, active lifestyles.
- Plan structured group training sessions with appropriate objectives, exercise selection and training protocols.
- Deliver effective warm-ups, main training components, cool-downs and flexibility activities.
- Use coaching, communication, cueing and motivational techniques to engage participants.
- Adapt exercises through progressions, regressions and alternatives to accommodate different abilities.
- Select and use equipment safely and manage the training environment.
- Evaluate sessions using self-reflection and participant feedback.
- Develop your professional practice and understand the considerations involved in running a group training business.
Fees & Funding
The fee for this course is £600.00
- £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.