YMCA Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People
The learner will be able to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required in order to work with Independently Active, Older People in an unsupervised manner. There will be particular focus on the considerations for safe and effective exercise and how to plan and adapt exercise for this demographic group.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners need to complete both units to achieve 4 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Considerations for Safe and Effective Exercise for Independently Active, Older People | 2 | 12 |
| Plan and Adapt Exercise Programmes for Independently Active, Older People | 2 | 14 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequistes
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent
Assessment:
- coursework
- multiple choice examination
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Ante Natal and Post Natal Clients
The learner will be able to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required in order to work with ante and post natal clients in an unsupervised manner. There will be focus on the considerations for safe and effective exercise and how to plan and adapt exercise for these particular clients.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 4 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Considerations for Safe and Effective Exercise for Ante Natal and Post Natal Clients | 2 | 12 |
| Programme Design for Ante Natal and Post Natal Clients | 2 | 14 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequistes
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent
Assessment:
- coursework
- multiple choice examination
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management
This qualification is aimed at Individuals who want to work in management roles in the Active Leisure Sector.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 16 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding How to Lead a Team in Active Leisure | 3 | 17 |
| Promoting Customer Care in Active Leisure | 3 | 18 |
| Understanding How to Manage, Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure | 3 | 20 |
| Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector | 3 | 23 |
| Understanding Employment Rights and Responsibilities | 2 | 15 |
| Continuing Professional Development in Active Leisure | 2 | 8 |
Optional units (Learners must achieve a minimum of 2 credits from the Optional units) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding Financial Procedures in Active Leisure | 3 | 20 |
| Understanding How to Deliver Objectives Through The Work Of An Active Leisure Team | 2 | 10 |
| Understanding How to Supervise Facility Maintenance in Active Leisure | 2 | 13 |
| Marketing In Active Leisure | 6 | 30 |
| Understanding How to Sell Services and Products In Active Leisure | 4 | 20 |
| Operating Swimming Pool Plant | 4 | 25 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- worksheets
- projects
- risk assessment
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
This certificate is for those who assess both occupational competence in the workplace and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in the classroom or training environmen.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 15 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment | 3 | 24 |
| Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment | 6 | 30 |
| Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding | 6 | 30 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- learners for this qualification must be aged 19 and above and have access to learners (candidates), who they will be able to assess both in the workplace (occupational competence) and in the training environment (vocational skills, knowledge and understanding).
Assessment:
- learners are required to complete a set of knowledge questions and compile a portfolio of practical based evidence; submission of video evidence is also desirable.
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- YMCA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
This qualification is appropriate for individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as an assessor, for example managers and those who may be new to assessment and applied learning.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete the mandatory unit to achieve 3 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment | 3 | 24 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- learners are required to complete a set of knowledge questions
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
This qualification is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (e.g. classroom, training environment)
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 9 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment | 3 | 24 |
| Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding | 6 | 30 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- learners for this qualification must be aged 19 and above and have access to learners (candidates), who are on a vocationally-related training programme, and who they will be able to assess in the training environment.
Assessment:
- learners are required to complete a set of knowledge questions and compile a portfolio of practical based evidence; submission of video evidence is also desirable
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- YMCA Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- YMCA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
This qualification is intended for those who assess occupational competence in an individual’s work environment.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 9 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment | 3 | 24 |
| Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment | 6 | 30 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- learners for this qualification must be aged 19 and above and have access to learners (candidates), who are on a work-based training programme, and who they will be able to assess in the workplace
Assessment:
- learners are required to complete a set of knowledge questions and compile a portfolio of practical based evidence; submission of video evidence is desirable.
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- YMCA Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- YMCA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
The qualification is aimed at individuals who want to teach Pilates.
Learners will cover:
- Understand anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
- How to programme a Pilates teaching session
- How to deliver a Pilates teaching Session
Accreditation:
Structure:
Mandatory Units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 37 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and physiology for Exercise and Health | 6 | 43 |
| Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment | 2 | 16 |
| Principles of exercise, fitness and health | 4 | 28 |
| Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity | 2 | 13 |
| Delivering a Pilates Teaching Session | 13 | 60 |
| Programming a Pilates Teaching Session | 10 | 50 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- eAssessment
- Multiple choice examination
- Portfolio of evidence
- Practical examination
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management
This qualification is for Individuals working in the leisure industry looking for progression into management positions or who are currently in a managerial role in another sector and want to enter the leisure industry at the same level.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 34 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding how to Manage Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure | 3 | 20 |
| Understanding how to Lead a Team in Active Leisure | 3 | 17 |
| Set Objectives and Provide Support for an Active Leisure Team | 5 | 25 |
| Continuing Professional Development | 2 | 8 |
| Promoting Customer Care in Active Leisure | 3 | 18 |
| Ensure Health, Safety and Welfare and Security of Customers and Staff in an Active Leisure Environment | 3 | 15 |
| Improve Customer’s Experience in Active Leisure | 3 | 15 |
| Understanding the Employing Organisation | 3 | 23 |
| Manage own Professional Development within an Active Leisure Organisation | 4 | 20 |
| Understanding Active Leisure and Learning Sector | 3 | 23 |
| Understanding Employment Rights and Responsibilities | 2 | 15 |
Optional units (Learners must achieve a minimum of 2 credits from Group A and a minimum of 5 credits from Group B) | Credits | GLH |
| Optional Group A | ||
| Understanding how to Deliver Objectives through the Work of an Active Leisure Team | 2 | 10 |
| Marketing in Active Leisure | 6 | 30 |
| Operate Swimming Pool Plant | 4 | 25 |
| Understanding how to Sell Services and Products to Customers in Active Leisure | 4 | 20 |
| Understanding Financial Procedures in Active Leisure | 3 | 20 |
| Understanding how to Supervise Facility Maintenance in Active Leisure | 2 | 13 |
| Optional Group B | ||
| Sell Active Leisure Services and Products to Customers | 3 | 15 |
| Contribute to Marketing in Active Leisure | 3 | 15 |
| Plan, Organise and Evaluate Active Leisure Services | 2 | 15 |
| Address Performance Problems Affecting Team Members | 3 | 15 |
| Operate Swimming Pool Plant | 2 | 10 |
| Implement Financial Procedure Active Leisure | 3 | 15 |
| Manage Physical Resources in Active Leisure | 3 | 15 |
| Promote Learning and Development in Active Leisure | 5 | 25 |
| Develop Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues | 4 | 16 |
| Supervise the Maintenance of Equipment and Facilitates in Active Leisure | 5 | 25 |
| Contribute to the Prevention and Management of Abusive and Aggressive Behaviour | 4 | 20 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- None, however, learners require access to clients and the appropriate facilities within a work environment
Assessment:
- case study
- worksheet
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
This qualification is aimed to give the individuals the skills and knowledge required to programme, supervise and induct a safe and effective programme for disabled clients.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete both mandatory units to achieve 5 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Principles of Exercise for Disabled People | 3 | 23 |
| Planning and Adapting Exercise for Disabled People | 2 | 16 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequistes
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent
Assessment:
- oral examination
- portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- other specialist qualifications
Qualifications: