• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8)

    This qualification is aimed at qualified fitness professionals who wish to learn how to provide assistance/advice and design exercise programmes for people with certain medical conditions which put their health at risk.

    Price

    £65

    Endorsed by

    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

    Qualification Number (QN)

    600/4731/8

    Qualification size

    GLH: 242 / TQT: 380

    Availability

    Operational start date: 1 March 2012

    Operational end date: 31 July 2024

    Certification end date: 31 July 2027

    Entry Requirements

    Occupational qualification (e.g Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent, Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates)

    Assessments

    Coursework
    Portfolio of evidence
    Practical demonstration/assignment
    Practical examination

    Endorsement

    Overview

    This qualification aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to plan and instruct programmes for exercise referral patients.

    With CIMSPA CPD points, it can also be used towards members’ annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

    Qualification details

    To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8), learners must successfully complete 6 mandatory units.

    UnitLevelCredits
    Professional practice for exercise referral instructors (Y/503/7493)32
    Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral (R/503/7492)47
    Planning exercise referral programmes with patients (D/503/7494)38
    Instructing exercise with referred patients (L/503/7491)39
    Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme (L/600/9054)36
    Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health (A/600/9051)36

    The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.

    Coursework
    Portfolio of evidence
    Practical demonstration/assignment
    Practical examination

    This qualification can also lead to further training at the same or higher levels including:

    YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
    any other Level 4 specialist qualifications

    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.

    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8) – £65

    Teaching and learning resources

    UniteLearning available?Manual available?
    Professional practice for exercise referral instructors (Y/503/7493)✔️✔️
    Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral (R/503/7492)✔️✔️
    Planning exercise referral programmes with patients (D/503/7494)✔️✔️
    Instructing exercise with referred patients (L/503/7491)No✔️
    Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme (L/600/9054)✔️✔️
    Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health (A/600/9051)✔️✔️

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