• YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain (601/3505/0)

    The aim of this qualification is to provide the learner with the appropriate knowledge and skills to design, deliver, monitor and evaluate structured, individualised physical activity programmes for adults with low back pain, in accordance with current evidence-based guidelines.

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    YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain

    Qualifications Type

    Population Specialism

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    Population specialisms build on the knowledge and skills of occupational qualifications, enabling learners to expand their scope of practice to work with a broader range of clients with more complex needs e.g. children, older adults, individuals with disabilities/impairments etc.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    601/3505/0

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 August 2014

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    Entry Requirements

    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3) or equivalent

    Assessments

    Theory paper
    Worksheets
    Case studies
    Observation of practical skills
    Session evaluation

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    Overview

    The aim of this qualification is to provide the learner with the appropriate knowledge and skills to design, deliver, monitor and evaluate structured, individualised physical activity programmes for adults with low back pain, in accordance with current evidence-based guidelines.

    Qualification Details

    Learners will cover:

    Epidemiology of low back pain
    Risks and causative factors involved in the development of low back pain
    National guidelines for the treatment and management of low back pain
    Contraindications and psychosocial considerations when planning physical activities for the client with low back pain (risk stratification)
    Subjective and objective methods to collect enough information to plan safe and effective physical activity programmes for individuals with low back pain
    How to select safe and effective physical activities which are specific to the client’s health status, risk stratification, needs and abilities
    The effective use of layering / layered cueing within progressive physical activity programmes for individuals with low back pain
    A range of validated methods used to monitor, review and adapt physical activity programmes for individuals with low back pain
    Advice covering lifestyle, homecare and exercise which is suitable for the individual with low back pain.

    To achieve the YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain, learners must complete 3 mandatory units for 16 credits.

    Assessments include:

    Theory paper
    Worksheets
    Case studies
    Observation of practical skills
    Session evaluation

    You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

    This qualification expands learner’s scope of practice to work with a wider range of clients.

    It can also provide progression to other qualifications at the same and higher levels such as:

    YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
    YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
    Unit titleeLearningManual
    Programming Physical Activities for Individuals with Low Back Pain (D/506/4372)❌❌
    Instructing Physical Activity Sessions for Individuals with Low Back Pain (M/506/4375)❌❌
    Principles and Epidemiology of Low Back Pain (T/506/4362)❌❌

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