The Fitness Education Academy
Group Training Courses Scotland
Level 2 Certificate in Group Training (Group Training To Music - optional extra)
This amazing course is at entry level and is ideal for those who are interested in starting their career as a group training instructor rather than working in a gym environment. It covers a variety of disciplines relating to group training such as high intensity interval training (HIIT), circuits, body conditioning, studio resistance etc. The course is taught through blended learning which is a mixture of home study and 5 attendance days.
It is different from the previous group exercise to music qualification as it allows candidates to still work with groups and music but without having to work to the beat and phrase of the music. However, candidates still have the option to complete the traditional exercise to music course (now called 'Group Training to Music' by attending an additional 2 days of training.
Course Content
- Principles of anatomy and fitness
- Professionalism for Group Training
- Health and safety in the Group Training Environment
- Supporting Behaviour Change and Healthy Lifestyles
- Planning and instructing Group Training Sessions to include high intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, body conditioning, studio resistance etc.
- OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL UNIT - Planning and Instructing Group Training to Music Sessions - Further information for dates and prices on this additional unit please contact us direct.
• Candidates will study some of the course through home study and e-learning and 5 days of face to face learning, the course content covers:
Pre-requisite
- None
Exercise to Music Courses Scotland | Group Training Courses Scotland
Assessment and Certification
The course is assessed through written questions, assignments, theory assessments and practical observations. Some assessments are completed as home study, some during the attendance days and some on an allocated assessment date. Please note that if you cannot make your allocated assessment date for this course there is an option to change to a different date.
On completion candidates will be awarded with an Active IQ level 2 Certificate in Group Training or/and an Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training to Music which will allow them to join CIMSPA at practitioner level.
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Stephane Smith
Anna Sthesia
Petey Cruiser
- Practical sessions 5 days
- Class size 10
- Total Qualification Time (preparation/home study/lectures) 230 hours
UPCOMING COURSES
GROUP TRAINING DATES
PENICUIK (NEAR EDINBURGH) - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th October, assessment 25th October 2025
PENICUIK: 30th, 31st January, 1st, 7th, 8th February 2026
ABERDEEN: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th May 2026
PENICUIK: 25th, 26th, 27th September, 3rd, 4th October 2026
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GROUP TRAINING TO MUSIC DATES (optional additional unit after completing above)
PENICUIK (NEAR EDINBURGH - 15th, 16th November, assessment 29th November 2025
PENICUIK: 7th, 8th March 2026
PENICUIK: 6th, 7th June 2026
PENICUIK: 21st, 22nd November 2026
If assessment dates listed are not suitable these can be changed for a date to suit
