If you are planning to become an Exercise to Music Instructor this nationally and industry recognised course provides everything you need to practice.

If you are just starting out you can complete the full course or if you have already completed your Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer course you can gain your certification by completing Modules 5 and 6 together with the course practical video.

• Qualify as an industry recognised Exercise to Music Instructor
• Complete portfolio based learning, with no exams
• Achieve your Level 2 Exercise to Music certification
• Gain access to CIMSPA and REPs as an industry endorsed Fitness Professional
• Gain the accredited exercise to music qualification you need to start or advance your career

As you progress the course materials will help you develop your knowledge and confidence which you’ll be able to demonstrate in the portfolio assessment video.

On successful completion of this course you will receive the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Exercise to Music. In addition you will be able to gain access to CIMSPA and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2 ETM and gain employment in an Exercise to Music Instructor job role.

You’ll compile your own portfolio of evidence to gain this Exercise to Music qualification. In addition you will complete a course practical video where you will showcase your very own exercise to music class.

As this course is fully REPs and CIMSPA recognised you will also need to attend twenty hours of ETM classes at your local gym or in your local area to develop your exercise to music instructor experience and skills. This is an industry requirement and you can arrange this at times that work best for you.

You can both study and complete your portfolio at a pace that’s right for you.

The practical part of your ETM qualification gives you the opportunity to put your course theory into action. You will teach your own ETM class with at least four participants. At every stage you will follow our carefully laid out criteria recording either a series of mini video clips or the full class to showcase your skills.

Popular venues students use include halls and club huts, gym fitness studios, schools and space permitting your own home.

No previous fitness or exercise qualifications are required. However, due to the nature of the exercise to music classes that you will ultimately be qualified to instruct it is advisable to be of sufficient fitness so that you are able to carry out the role.

The level 2 exercise to music course is structured into two parts – theory and practical.
Both parts are completed by distance learning with the full support of your course tutor who is available as a direct point of contact throughout your studies.

Each theory module is assessed by a workbook submission which your tutor reviews. The practical video involves taking clips to evidence your skills which is also submitted to your tutor.

You don’t need any specific qualifications to complete this course. However, it is beneficial to have some experience of participating in exercise to music related classes.

For the level 2 etm fast-track qualification route you need to already have a industry recognised level 2 fitness qualification or equivalent.

The minimum age for this course is 16.

Many of our students complete this course from 6 weeks, however there is no set time limit enabling you to study at your own pace with the peace of mind that you have a maximum of two years to become qualified.

Yes – this etm qualification is designed to offer you the maximum choice, support and freedom in terms of where, when and how you study. Once you have booked your course and your enrolment is complete your tutor will arrange your telephone induction call. Here they will explain how to complete your online study workbooks for each course module and how to evidence the practical by video.

Once qualified you will be recognised as having obtained the Level 2 Exercise to Music Certification and this does not have an expiry date.

This is also a great way of gaining additional continuing professional development (CPD), building your fitness knowledge.

You will receive a hard copy certificate that shows you have achieved the NCFE level 2 certificate in instructing exercise to music. The certificate is embossed with the REPs and CIMSPA logos together with the NCFE awarding body logo.

If you start work in an exercise to music instructor job check with your employer if you need your own insurance cover, or if you are covered on their company policy.

If you take the freelance route then you will need to arrange your own insurance cover for the classes you run.