Who is the course for?

For fitness instructors and personal trainers who wish to progress their knowledge and skills to instruct safe and effective exercise programmes for referred patients with a range of common medical conditions. 
 
This qualification allows you to work with your local community health referral schemes, gives you confidence to work with clients with common medical conditions and also gain entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) at Level 3 worth 20 continual professional development points.
 
This qualification also provides progression to:
 
  • Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for the Management of Lower Back Pain (QCF)
  • Level 4 Certificate in Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes (QCF)

Please note this qualification does not qualify you to work with patients entering Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes.
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Do I need any pre-requisites to undertake the diploma?

Yes, learners must hold either a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym/Exercise to Music or Aqua) or equivalent which gives entry to the REPs Level 2, Physical Activity Advisor Category, or one of the following:
 
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  • Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
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Conditions covered on the course include:

  • Hypertension
  • Hypercholesterolaemia
  • COPD
  • Asthma
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoarthritis​
  • ​Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Back Pain
  • Joint Replacement
  • Depression
  • Anxiety & Stress

What will I study?

To achieve the L3 Diploma qualification you must successfully complete all six mandatory units.

This qualification comprises six mandatory units:
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  1. Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
  2. Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructors
  3. Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral
  4. Applying the principles of nutrition and physical activity
  5. Planning Exercise Referral Programmes with Patients
  6. Instructing Exercise with Referred Patients
 

How will I be assessed?

  • Two multiple choice theory papers (*Unit 1 and 4)
  • Worksheets
  • Case study
  • Practical demonstration assessment​
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Course discounts:

*Discounts available for Level 3 instructors with approved prior learning for Units 1 and 4. Contact us on [email protected] or call 01480 750 048 to develop your career today.

Cost:

5 Day Course for: 
£545.00

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​Qualification Accreditation Number: (QCF) 600/5015X