Fitness Instructor

L2 Level 2
Part Time
5 October 2026 — 16 December 2026
Cardiff International Sports Campus
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.

About this course

This qualification at Level 2 is the ideal course for sport and exercise enthusiasts who wish to start a career in fitness. You will gain a professional qualification, with many learners progressing onto the Personal Trainer course.

What you will study

Topics can include:

• Exercise and fitness knowledge
• Gym instructor
• Communication for fitness instructors
• Anatomy & Physiology

Assessment methods:

Questioning and worksheets to assess knowledge and understanding.
Case studies to apply strength and conditioning concepts.
Session plans to assess planning and programme delivery.
Practical observations to evaluate coaching skills, technique and safe practice.
Evaluation activities to support reflection, feedback and continuous improvement.

Course fees

Administration Fee: £45.00

Awarding Organisation Fee: £50.23

Course Fee: £149.17

Entry requirements

No formal entry qualifications

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

5 October 2026

End date

16 December 2026

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

6 hours per week

Location

Cardiff International Sports Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

SPCC2P11AA
L2

Qualification

Fitness Instructor

Career prospects & further study

8,000

Sports Occupations has a growing workforce of over 8,000 with an estimated 1,600 jobs openings by 2026 in the Cardiff Capital Region. (Lightcast, 2022).

The Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.

Locations

Cardiff International Sports Campus
Cardiff International Sports Campus

Cardiff International Sports Campus,
Leckwith Rd,
Cardiff,
CF11 8AZ