Level 2 Certificate in Group Training

The Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training in Scotland is ideal for learners who want to start a career as a group training instructor rather than working in a gym environment. This blended learning course combines home study, e-learning and 5 practical attendance days.

The qualification covers a variety of disciplines related to group training, including high intensity interval training (HIIT), circuits, body conditioning and studio resistance. It is designed to help learners plan and instruct safe, effective and engaging group sessions.

If you want the more traditional exercise to music pathway, you also have the option to complete the Group Training to Music unit by attending an additional 2 days of training after the main course.

Course Content

Candidates will study through home study, e-learning and 5 days of face-to-face learning. Course content includes:

  • 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 including HIIT, circuit training, body conditioning and studio resistance
  • Optional additional unit: Planning and instructing Group Training to Music sessions

Pre-requisite

  • None

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.

If you cannot make your allocated assessment date for this course, there is an option to move to a different date.

On completion, candidates will be awarded the Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training and, if completed, the Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training to Music, allowing them to join CIMSPA at practitioner level.

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  • Practical sessions 5 days
  • Class size 10
  • Total Qualification Time (preparation/home study/lectures) 230 hours
Level 2 Certificate in Group Training
PAY IN FULL £650 PAY £100 MONTHLY (total £700) APPLY

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

FIFE - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th May 2026

PENICUIK - 25th, 26th, 27th September, 3rd, 4th October 2026

GROUP TRAINING TO MUSIC DATES (optional additional unit after completing the main course)

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 the listed assessment dates are not suitable, these can be changed to a date that suits.