Level 3 Exercise Referral Course in Sheffield. Weekend classes run at Sheffield Hallam University, so you can retrain without giving up your working week.
The course covers how to design and deliver exercise programmes for adults living with long-term health conditions. You'll study conditions including coronary heart disease, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, COPD, osteoporosis, depression, and anxiety. You'll also learn how to work alongside GPs and healthcare teams. The course runs over four days.
Entry requirements apply. You must hold a Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology, both completed within the last five years. You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
Once you have achieved the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral you will have the knowledge and skills you need to create exercise programmes for people with certain medical conditions.
It is now recognised that exercise is an important part of people’s health and that those with certain medical conditions benefit greatly from regular fitness programmes. Once you have achieved your Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral you will be able to work with local medical professionals to keep your community healthy.
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