The Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing qualification, in the context of gym based exercise aims to provide candidates with the knowledge and practical skills as an introduction into the fitness sector. The qualification is a basic requirement for anyone looking to begin a career in the health and fitness industry and gains you entry at level two of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). The qualification covers the physiological theories underpinning training principles and the correct techniques for performing resistance, free weights and core exercises. This qualification may also be suitable for those currently working within the sector and who are looking to development their knowledge and skills.