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YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) [1]

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Overview

This qualification is aimed at learners who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a yoga instructor. It recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual to work in an unsupervised capacity to plan, instruct and evaluate a safe and effective yoga session.

This qualification is mapped directly to:

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Core Group Exercise Instructor.

 

Learners will cover:

  • Anatomy and Physiology required when exercise programming and design for a range of clients
  • Importance of professionalism, customer service, effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of commonly occurring medically controlled diseases and health conditions
  • Understanding the philosophy and fundamentals of yoga 
  • How to programme a yoga session
  • How to instruct a yoga session.
Total credit value: 38
Guided learning hours: 217
Total Qualification Time: 367
Qualification number: 603/3617/1
YMCA Awards qualification code: QD3YOGAPBC01
Operational start date: 12/11/2018
Click here to view this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications [2]
Download the qualification purpose statement [3]
Download the qualification specification [4]
Entry requirements

Learners need to be 16 or above to complete this qualification. YMCA Awards recommend learners have basic understanding of Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology.

Staff approval requirements

Assessment

The YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment:

  • Learner Assessment Record
  • Assessment Workbook
  • Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)
  • Practical examination
  • Portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

Visit our fees [5] page to see our qualification and resource prices.

 

Print resources
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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record
Progression routes

Learners may choose further same-level qualifications, for example:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
  • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction
  • Specialist yoga courses including antenatal and postnatal yoga

Source URL: https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/qualifications/level-3/diploma-in-teaching-yoga-practitioner

Links
[1] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/qualifications/level-3/diploma-in-teaching-yoga-practitioner
[2] https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/41877?category=qualifications&query=603%2F3617%2F1
[3] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/sites/ymcaawards.co.uk/files/SFA-purpose-statements/sfa_purpose_statement_l3_dip_in_teaching_yoga_pract_new.pdf
[4] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/sites/ymcaawards.co.uk/files/qualification-spec/l3_diploma_in_teaching_yoga_qual_spec_1811b_web.pdf
[5] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/fees