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Level 3 Exercise Referrral Course in London

Cost£2,225.00
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Exercise Referral Course in London. Classes run at Focus Fitness UK, part-time during the day over four weeks.

This exercise referral qualification prepares you to design safe, effective exercise programmes for people with medical conditions. You'll learn how community-based exercise referral schemes work and how to support patients referred by health professionals. Topics include common medical conditions, screening, and programme planning.

To enrol, you'll need to hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 fitness qualification. You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is designed to provide learners with an in depth understanding of the knowledge required to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with a number of medical conditions, as well as common reasons for referral onto a community-based exercise referral scheme

Entry requirements

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.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to screen and assess clients referred for exercise on medical grounds.
  • You'll understand common medical conditions and how they affect exercise programming.
  • You'll design safe and effective exercise programmes for people with health conditions.
  • You'll learn how community-based exercise referral schemes are structured and run.
  • You'll develop skills in client communication and behaviour change support.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities and boundaries of the exercise referral role.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and part-time, with daytime sessions at Focus Fitness UK. You'll cover theory in taught sessions and apply your knowledge through practical assessments. Assessment includes written tasks and practical observation to confirm your competence with referred clients.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Focus Fitness UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fitness instructor, designs and delivers exercise sessions for gym members.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Exercise referral specialist, supports patients referred by GPs or health professionals.
  • Gym instructor, leads clients through safe exercise programmes in a fitness facility.
  • Health and wellbeing coach, helps people with long-term conditions become more active.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Obesity and Diabetes, deepens your specialist knowledge for high-risk client groups.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, broadens your skills for performance-focused clients.
  • Level 4 Personal Training Qualification, moves you toward advanced personal training practice.
  • GP Referral Continuing Professional Development courses, keep your exercise referral skills current and employer-ready.
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