Kids Fitness Course - Level 2

This specialist qualification is perfectly suited to those interested in working with children instructing exercise and fitness.

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 Kids Fitness Instructor
  • Gain your Level 2 Instructing Exercise and Physical Activity for Children certification
  • Gain access to CIMSPA and REPs as an industry endorsed Fitness Professional
  • Gain the accredited kids fitness 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 and Physical Activity For Children. In addition by successfully completing this qualification you will be able to join CIMSPA and gain access to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2.

You’ll compile your own portfolio of evidence to gain this kids fitness qualification. In addition, you will complete a portfolio based video where you will learn how to instruct health related exercise and physical activity for children. You can both study and complete your portfolio at a pace that’s right for you.

As this course is fully REPs and CIMSPA recognised you will also need to attend 20 hours of classes at your local gym or in your local area to develop your kids fitness instructor experience and skills. This is an industry requirement and you can arrange this at times that work best for you.

The practical involves instructing your own kids fitness class with a minimum of four participants in the five-fifteen years age range. You will demonstrate your skills by following our step by step criteria and film either a series of clips or the entire class. Most students use their smartphone for the filming.

Popular venues used include halls, fitness studios, schools, local park or beach, or space permitting your own home or garden.

Yes – this online children’s fitness course is perfectly suited to home study with full flexibility for students to choose study times that work best for them. Once you have booked your course and your enrolment is complete, your tutor will arrange your induction telephone call. They will explain how to complete your online study workbooks for each course module and how to evidence the practical by video.

No previous fitness or exercise qualification is required. However a keen interest in health and fitness is important when pursuing this career. It is likely that you will have a certain level of fitness, but our courses are about training you to become an accredited Kids Fitness Instructor and at no time will your fitness level determine your progress on any course.

No previous fitness or exercise qualification is required. However, an interest in working with children and enthusiasm for exercise is helpful when pursuing this career.

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.

There is no expiry date meaning you will always have this nationally recognised NCFE fitness qualification to hand. This is also a great way of gaining additional continuing professional development (CPD), building your fitness knowledge.

At the Academy of Fitness Professionals we advise against this.

The industry standard is to gain a level 2 instructing exercise and physical activity for children certification, or equivalent. This qualifies you to run kids fitness classes for the five to fifteen years age range. You will also be able to obtain insurance, so you are covered to practice. What’s more you can join professional bodies demonstrating you are properly trained and of good reputation.

If you are planning to widen your services by offering personal training for children it’s important to check your policy carefully and speak to your insurer about the cover you have in place. There may be certain exclusions regarding children or certain age ranges.

When you gain your children’s fitness certification you can easily speak to your insurance company and upgrade your policy.