Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in GP Exercise Referral

Course Introduction

This qualification aims to train Personal Trainers to be professionally competent in training a client referred by a GP. The course will explore physiological and psychological considerations of range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, arteritis, osteoporosis, COPD and mental illness. Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to design and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes for these populations. Successful candidates could go on to train doctor referred clients on a one to one basis or as part of a GP referral scheme within a gym or leisure centre.

Pre-requisities / Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction

Additional Information

Delivery method

Online virtual learning, practical workshops/tutorials, skype tutorials/webinars and support from our dedicated support team will ensure that you learn all the skills needed to qualify and start work as an Exercise Referral specialist.

Assessment

Coursework, Practical exam, Theory exam if taking A&P/Nutrition

Assessments can be taken at our centre or via remote assessment.

Course Content

Units

• Professional practice for exercise referral instructors
• Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral
• Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
• Instructing exercise with referred patients

Course Options

If students need to study the Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology and/or Level 3 Nutrition units they may do so as part of this course for no extra charge.

What Qualification Will I Get?

Successful candidates will recieve the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.

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