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Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

This qualification is designed for individuals aspiring to become certified gym instructors. Successful completion allows entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 2.

Pass mark 28/40 45 minutes Real test fee approx Active IQ How many can I get wrong?
Little and often beats one big session. Five minutes on the bus counts.
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Q1. The shoulder joint is an example of which type of synovial joint?
  • A.  Hinge
  • B.  Pivot
  • C.  Ball and socket
  • D.  Saddle
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✓ Answer: C. Ball and socket
A ball and socket joint, like the shoulder, allows for movement in all three planes: flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and rotation.
Q2. Which of the following is a long-term (chronic) adaptation to regular resistance training?
  • A.  Increased heart rate during a session
  • B.  Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
  • C.  Increased bone mineral density
  • D.  A temporary increase in blood pressure
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✓ Answer: C. Increased bone mineral density
Regular resistance training places stress on bones, stimulating them to become stronger and denser over time to withstand the load. The other options are short-term (acute) effects.
Q3. Under which specific regulation must a gym formally report a client's arm fracture, which occurred due to equipment failure and required hospital treatment, to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
  • A.  HASAWA 1974
  • B.  COSHH 2002
  • C.  GDPR 2018
  • D.  RIDDOR 2013
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✓ Answer: D. RIDDOR 2013
RIDDOR requires employers to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses) to the HSE.
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Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise · 30
Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health · 29
Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment · 30
Supporting Clients in Exercise and Physical Activity · 30
Planning Gym-Based Exercise Programmes · 30
Instructing Gym-Based Exercise · 20
Applying the Principles of Nutrition · 19
Energy Systems and their Relation to Exercise · 20
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How many questions are in the Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing?
The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing?
You need 28 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 70%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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