Instructing Exercise and Fitness
The health and fitness industry is a large and important component of part of the Active Leisure and Learning Sector. It is made up of both privately run clubs such as David Lloyd, Fitness First and Cannons, and publicly run gyms through various leisure facilities run by local authorities or leisure trusts.
On the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship you could work as a Fitness Instructor or Gym Instructor, responsible for the maintenance of the gym, developing session plans and delivering sessions for members. It may also include reception duties and increasing membership sales. You could also work as an Exercise Instructor, working with children and adults, preparing, delivering and evaluating exercise sessions, such as aerobics, step aerobics, circuit training, and aqua aerobics.
As an Advanced Level apprentice you could work as a Personal Trainer, preparing and delivering training programmes for adults on an individual basis, being able to cater for a variety of needs ranging from older adults to athletes and people wishing to train for a specific sporting activity.
Job Roles
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
- Fitness Instructor / Gym Instructor
- Recreation Assistant
- Exercise Instructors
- Leisure Centre Assistant
Advanced Level Apprenticeship
- Advanced Fitness Instructor
- Studio Coordinator
- Personal Trainer
- Yoga and Pilates Teacher
Last Updated: 12/04/2012
