Active IQ
Level 2
QN: 610/5181/0
Curriculum Active
Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Active IQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 70 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Active IQ
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
70 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skeletal system and the effects of exercise
- Understand the neuromuscular system and the effects of exercise
- Understand the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the effects of exercise
- Understand how energy is produced in the body and the effects of exercise on energy production
- Understand the immune system
- Understand body composition
2
Conducting client consultations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to consult and support clients to change exercise behaviour and gain motivation
- Know how to develop client-based goals
- Understand how technology can be used to support exercise adherence
- Know the established protocols for health screening and fitness assessment of gym-based clients
- Be able to carry out health-screening and assessments
- Be able to demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills
- Be able to effectively gather information and action plan
3
Health and safety in a fitness environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand hazards and risks in a fitness environment
- Understand normal and emergency operating procedures in the workplace
- Understand how to maintain a safe and effective fitness environment
- Understand the cleaning requirements in fitness environments
- Understand safe working practices relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
4
Planning and delivering fitness sessions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to provide safe and effective exercise
- Know how to plan a safe and effective progressive gym-based exercise session
- Be able to safely and effectively coach a range of exercise modes
- Be able to deliver safe and effective exercise with groups in the gym environment
- Be able to plan a gym session
- Be able to prepare for and start a gym programme
- Be able to deliver a gym programme
- Be able to gain feedback and end a gym programme
- Be able to evaluate own practice
5
Principles of fitness training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the components of fitness and the principles of training
- Understand the reasons for and structure of a warm-up
- Understand cardiovascular training
- Know how to monitor exercise intensity
- Understand muscular strength and endurance training
- Understand the reasons for and structure of a cool-down
- Understand flexibility training
- Understand progression of training
6
Principles of nutrition and lifestyle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand links between physical activity and health
- Understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle
- Understand basic nutrition and hydration
- Understand the importance of healthy eating
- Understand basic stress management techniques
- Understand basic behaviour change and habit formation
7
Professionalism and customer care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal and professional requirements for fitness coaching
- Understand how a fitness coach can help customers to have a positive exercise experience
- Understand the skills and behaviours needed to deliver effective customer care
- Understand the value of first impressions
- Understand how to communicate clearly and effectively with customers
- Understand how to be polite and approachable with customers
- Understand how to interact with customers in different situations
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5181/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Active IQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2026