This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with a number of medical conditions and common reasons for referral onto a community-based exercise referral scheme.
Learners must hold one of the following:
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.
- Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.
- Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training.
- Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.
- Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
| COURSE | EXERCISE REFERRAL |
| 1. | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 3 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health | |
| 2. | EXERCISE REFERRAL INSTRUCTOR |
| Professional practice for exercise referral instructors | |
| 3. | COMMON MEDICAL CONDITIONS |
| Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral | |
| 4. | NUTRITION 2 |
| Applying the principles of nutrition and physical activity | |
| 5. | PROGRAMME PLANNING 3 |
| Planning exercise referral programmes with patients | |
| 6. | PROGRAMME DELIVERY 3 |
| Instructing exercise with referred patients |
- Coursework/Project.
- Multiple Choice Examination.
- Portfolio of Evidence.
- Practical Demonstration/Assignment.
Graduate receives Fitness Academy Europe / Platinum Training Institute Exercise Referral certification and Active IQ Diploma in Exercise Referral
This qualification provides progression onto:
- Active IQ Level 4 Certificate In Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain.
- Active IQ Level 4 Certificate In Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients.
February 20th,21st,27th,28th + March 6th,7th,28th + April 18th – 10am-4pm (UK Time) Online
