Supporting Participation

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older adults (610/1668/8)

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By completing this qualification, existing fitness instructors will meet industry requirements to work inclusively with older adults.

The purpose this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge to support healthy ageing through the engagement with physical activity and exercise. This includes building knowledge of other services available to support the diverse health and wellbeing needs of the ageing population.

This qualification will develop knowledge to plan and adapt exercise and physical activity to meet the diverse needs of older adults who are ‘already active and healthy’ and those at ‘early stages of transitioning/declining’ health.

 
Pathway

QN

GLH

TQT

Operational start date

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults610/1668/8

20

49

01/04/2023

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults (Practitioner)610/1668/8266101/04/2023

 


Supported by the sector


 

Enables existing Fitness Instructors to gain skills and knowledge to work with a broader range of clients

 


Practitioner status


 

This qualification is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

CIMSPA recognise this qualification is of benefit to existing exercise and fitness instructors. Completion of this qualification will meet learner's annual 10 CPD points requirement.


Expand scope of practice

 

Learners completing the optional unit will be acknowledged with the addition of the term ‘Practitioner’ on their certificate to confirm they have demonstrated relevant skills delivering exercise for this population.

 

 

This qualification has been designed for learners who:

  • are 16+ years old
  • hold an appropriate sport/exercise or fitness qualification mapped to a CIMSPA occupational professional standard.
  • are able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups 

In order to have developed teaching skills and confidence, it is recommended that learners have at least 6 months experience planning and delivering exercise sessions before taking this qualification.
 

To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults, llearners must complete the following; 

  • 2 units from Group A: Underpinning knowledge 

Learners may also complete an optional unit to demonstrate their delivery skills:

  • 1 unit from Group B: Optional Unit
UnitAssessment(s)
Group A: Underpinning knowledge
Healthy ageing and role of physical activity and exercise  
  • Assessment workbook
  • Poster, handout, information leaflet, or social media page
  • Knowledge questions
Programming and adapting exercise for older adults 
  • Applied case study questions
  • Case study and exercise programme (scenario-based)
Group B: Optional Unit
Delivering exercise for older adults 
  • Observation of practical skills

 

The information below provides details of our fees for our approved centres. If you're a learner, you'll need to find a training provider to get an accurate cost for completing one of our qualifications. Training providers will charge learners more than the prices listed below to cover the costs of the delivery of teaching and assessment they complete on our behalf.

Registration and certification fees

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adult — £15.00 per learner

Teaching and learning resources

Unit

eLearning available?

Manual available?

Healthy ageing and role of physical activity and exercise  

No

Coming soon

Programming and adapting exercise for older adults 

No

Coming soon
Delivering exercise for older adults

No

Coming soon

Visit our fees page for more information on resource and resource bundle pricing.

Existing centres can add this qualification to their offer by completing an 'Additional Product Approval Request' in Y-Connect.

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