Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
3
MONTHS
October 1st 2022
October 1st,2nd,8th,9th,15th,16th + November 26th 2022 – (10am-4pm)
- + November 12th (Check In Day – 10am-1pm)
Introduction:
The qualification aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to plan and instruct programmes for exercise referral.
Learners will cover:
Skills relating to the qualification:
- Collect and analyse nutritional information and apply the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme.
- Collect information about exercise referral patients and prepare patients and resources for exercise referral sessions.
- Instruct, adapt, conclude and review exercise referral sessions. Agree goals, plan, manage, review progress and adapt an exercise referral programme with exercise referral patients.
Entryrequirements:
Learners should be 16 plus and must hold one or more of the following:
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent
- Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
Qualifications Structure:
The learner must complete:
• Unit 1: Professional practice for exercise referral instructors
• Unit 2: Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral
• Unit 3: Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
• Unit 4: Instructing exercise with referred patients
• Unit 5: Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• Unit 6: Nutrition to support physical activity
Course Dates:
Course 1
Course 2
February 4th 2023
February 4th,5th,11th,12th,18th,19th + April 2nd 2023 – (10am-4pm)
- + March 12th (Check In Day – 10am-1pm)
Location
Queen’s PEC
Botanic Gardens Belfast
Assessment
The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.
Learner Assessment Record
Multiple Choice Theory paper
Assessment Workbook
Practical examination/observation
Biomechanics Workshop
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Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
The values and principles of adult social care
Knowledge and understanding of chair-based exercise and its value with adults in care and community settings, including frailer older adults and disabled adults
The difference between chair-based exercise and physical activity
The impact of body systems changes associated with ageing, disability and inactivity
The structure and content of a chair-based exercise session
How to plan for frailer older adults or disabled adults
Coaching Mentorship Programme
My name is Paul Cooney, As a coach in the fitness industry for over 16 years I have done it all, from spending hours and hours on the gym floor as a fitness instructor, cleaning machines, teaching classes like spin and body pump to setting up and running my own PT business within the gym that then grew into opening and running my own group training studio with over 100 members.
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The learner will be able to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required in order to work with Independently Active, Older People in an unsupervised manner. There will be particular focus on the considerations for safe and effective exercise and how to plan and adapt exercise for this demographic group..
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Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals (Online)
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Learners will also learn about sources of support available to individuals with mental health conditions.
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