Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People

This award is for suitable for learners of all ages, who wish to gain knowledge in diet and nutrition for their own use, as well as learners who wish to enhance the role they already have in the fitness industry.

Nutrition is a science, but its application is an art, and our Level 4 qualification in nutrition coaching seeks to help you bridge the gap between the two.

This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work in an unsupervised capacity, including the values and principles of adult social care and the ability to plan and deliver chair–based exercise to either disabled adults or frailer older adults. 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

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..

The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners' understanding of mental health, mental ill health and the risks associated with mental health conditions. Learners will also learn about sources of support available to individuals with mental health conditions.