Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (Active IQ)
Short course
Blended learning in Leatherhead
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Leatherhead
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Duration
8 Days
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Personal tutor
Yes
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Examinations- physical attendance required
Yes
This qualification is particularly aimed at Personal Trainers or Advanced Instructors who are seeking to enhance their qualifications, to give advice and prescribe and teach exercises for clients with specific medical conditions. This course will give you the qualifications and knowledge you require to work alongside GP’s and hospitals.
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Start date
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About this course
You will learn about:
The signs, symptoms and basic pathology of specific stable conditions
The implications and effects of specific medications relating to those conditions
How to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate a safe, effective and progressive adapted physical activity programme, personalised to individual clients needs and lifestyle.
Principles of Nutrition to Physical Activity.
This course is suited to fitness instructors and personal trainers who would like to start helping clients with medical conditions.
You must hold as a minimum a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym/Exercise to Music or Aqua) or a Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training or equivalent)
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
20 REPs points
Reviews
Subjects
- Medical
- Medical training
- Exercise Referral
- Lifestyle Strategies
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Exercise
- Health
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
Teachers and trainers (1)
Ally Foreman
Tutor/Assessor
Course programme
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
Professional Practice for Exercise Referral
Understanding medical conditions for Exercise Referral
Applying the Principles of Nutrition and Physical Activity
Planning Exercise Referral Programmes with Patients
Instructing Exercise with Referred Patients.
Assessment:
Worksheets
Multiple Choice Theory Papers
Formatively observed practical assessment
Case study/progressive programme supported by a verbal assessment
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (Active IQ)