YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
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Type
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Level
Advanced
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Distance Learning
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Duration
Flexible
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Different dates available
The YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral qualification is for instructors looking to gain an insight into various diseases and medical conditions, and their implications for exercise programme design.
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About this course
Learners must hold either a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym/Exercise to Music or Aqua) or
equivalent (including qualifications which give entry to the REPs Physical activity Advisor category) or one of the following
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
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Subjects
- Medical
- Fitness
- Fitness Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Personal Fitness
- Exercise Instructor
- Exercise Specialist
- Trainer
- Physical Education
- Medical Conditions
Teachers and trainers (1)
Paul Bailey
Tutor/Assessor and Company Director
Course programme
MANDATORY UNITS
Unit 1 - Anatomy & Physiology - assessed via an invigilated multiple choice exam
Unit 2 - Professional Practice In Exercise Referral - assessed via an open book worksheet
Unit 3 - Understanding Medical Conditions For Exercise Referral - assessed via invigilated tests
Unit 4 - Applying Principles of Nutrition And Physical Activity - assessed via a case study and invigilated exam
Unit 5 - Planning Exercise Referral Programmes With Patients - assessed via a case study*
Unit 6 - Instructing Exercise With Referred Patients - assessed via a practical observation
*The chosen client for the case study should have a minimum of TWO conditions that have been covered in the qualification;
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Cardiovascular disease; hypertension and hypercholesteroleamia
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Metabolic/Immunological disease; obesity, diabetes type 1 and type 2
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Musculoskeletal disease; osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, simple mechanical back pain, osteoporosis and joint replacement
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Respiratory disease; asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Psychological/mental health conditions; depression, anxiety and stress
YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral