Supporting Participation

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (610/0829/1)
 

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By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to work inclusively with antenatal and postnatal clients, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge to support exercise, physical activity, health, and wellbeing during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postnatal), including when and how to signpost to other services (when necessary).

It will also allow the learner to programme exercise and physical activity sessions appropriate for ‘healthy’ perinatal participants without complications.

 
Pathway

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Operational start date

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal610/0829/1

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01/04/2023

YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (Practitioner)610/0829/1408501/04/2023

 


Supported by employers


 

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 professional standards are employer-led and define the knowledge and skills individuals must understand and demonstrate to undertake a particular role.


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: Perinatal, learners 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
Supporting perinatal physical activity, exercise, health, and wellbeing
  • Assessment workbook
  • Poster, handout, information leaflet, or social media page
Programming exercise and physical activity for perinatal participants
  • Applied case study questions
  • Case study and exercise programme (scenario based)
Group B: Optional unit
Delivering exercise for perinatal participants
  • 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: Disability and Impairment — £15.00 per learner

Teaching and learning resources

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Manual available?

Supporting perinatal physical activity, exercise, health, and wellbeing

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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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