GP Exercise Referral

City College Plymouth

HNC

In Plymouth

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Description

  • Type

    HNC

  • Location

    Plymouth

About the course

The Diploma in GP Exercise Referral uses exercise prescription to get clients healthy after an illness and improve their health and wellbeing. Referral schemes from GPs, local authorities and the private sector means this specialism is not only high in demand, but highly rewarding and profitable. This course will train you to prescribe and deliver exercise for different health conditions. You will become an expert in the exercise referral process, while also learning about broader health care topics.

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Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements

You will need to hold a level 2 or 3 gym instructor certificate.

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Subjects

  • Medical
  • Medical training

Course programme

What you'll learn

  • Understand how to apply appropriate exercise strategies to a variety of medical conditions.
  • Understanding a range of common medical conditions and how they affect exercise.
  • Have knowledge about the referral process, including referrals to other professionals.
  • How to apply healthy eating advice for a variety of medical conditions.
  • How to communicate with clients effectively and provide support.
  • Prescribe individual and group based exercise sessions for a range of medical conditions.

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