YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

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

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*The chosen client for the case study should have a minimum of TWO conditions that have been covered in the qualification;

• Cardiovascular disease; hypertension and hypercholesteroleamia

• Metabolic/Immunological disease; obesity, diabetes type 1 and type 2

• Musculoskeletal disease; osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, simple mechanical back pain, osteoporosis and joint replacement

• Respiratory disease; asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Psychological/mental health conditions; depression, anxiety and stress