Level 2 Active IQ Certificate in Fitness Coaching

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Ideal for those aspiring to start a career in sport and leisure, this Level 2 course gives you an insight into what is required to work as a fitness coach, and a chance to explore the sports industry.

Using a combination of theory and practical sessions, you will learn:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Principles of Fitness Training

• Principles of nutrition and lifestyle

• Health and Safety in a fitness environment

• Professionalism and customer care

• Conducting client consultations

• Planning and delivering fitness sessions

You will also gain employability skills such as being able to plan and lead group exercise sessions safely and effectively, learn how to assess clients through understanding the industry and the human body.

You will enhance your employability skills through teamwork, communication skills and leadership skills all of which will help you to gain employment in the fitness industry.

The course is assessed in three ways:

• Knowledge assessment- use a range of different question types to assess the learner’s abilities, retention of knowledge and factual recall. The different types of questions include multiple choice, short essays, drag and drop into text and scenario-/video-based questions and answers.

• Assignments- students will complete tasks set and demonstrate their abilities through written work and practical’s

• Observation and Questioning- students are assessed on their ability to lead sessions safety an competently, and there maybe questions asked to assess further the students knowledge and understanding.