The YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral qualification is for instructors looking to gain an insight into various diseases and their implications for exercise programme design.
Course Information
This course is a distance learning course, where you will receive a course manual and assessment portfolio. You also have the opportunity to meet with an assessor prior to completing your assessments. You will complete a coursework portfolio, including worksheet questions and a case study* and submit this to us via email/post upon completion. Unit 1 and 4 requires completion of a multiple choice exam, which has to be completed in person and is not currently available online.
Course Fee
£349
Entry Requirements
Student's must hold a minimum of a Level 2 Fitness Instructor a in the context of Gym or Exercise to Music or Aqua.
Course Content
This qualification comprises six mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health**
Unit 2 - Professional Practice in Exercise Referral
Unit 3 - Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral
Unit 4 - Applying Principles of Nutrition and Physical Activity**
Unit 5 - Planning Exercise Referral Programmes with Patients
Unit 6 - Instructing Exercise with Referred Patients***
*The chosen client for the case study should have a minimum of TWO conditions that have been covered in the qualification;
- Cardiovascular disease: hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia
- Metabolic/immunological: obesity, diabetes Type 1 and Type 2
- Musculoskeletal: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, simple mechanical back pain, osteoporosis and joint replacement
- Respiratory: asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Psychological/mental health: depression, anxiety and stress
** - these units are assessed via a multiple choice theory exams. You can book your theory exam by selecting a date on our book an assessment form.
*** - this unit requires a practical assessment which is to be submitted to us on DVD or you can attend our centre in Telford. Please read our FAQ page for guidance on how to submit a DVD assessment.
Learning Resources
- Course manual
- Login details to our elearning platform for Anatomy & Physiology (Unit 1) and Nutrition (Unit 4) - access for 215 days. Click here for a demonstration of Anatomy & Physiology elearning and Nutrition elearning
- Learner achievement portfolio (assessment paperwork and templates)
- Link to a Dropbox file where you can access Powerpoint presentations, Mock exams and revision quizzes.
Support
Throughout your studies, we are available via phone and email to support you anyway we can and mentor you throughout the duration of your course. Our job is to ensure that you are making good progress towards the achievement of your qualification and that you are managing to handle your workload comfortably.
Progression