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This course is ideal for those learners wanting to pursue a career as an exercise referral instructor.

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with a number of medical conditions and common reasons for referral onto a community-based exercise referral scheme.

On completion of this course, learners will understand how to apply anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness, the principles of nutrition, positive health and fitness behaviours, programme and deliver personal training and develop professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers.

Learners will also be able to design and agree a safe and effective programme for patients with a range of common referral conditions and review and adapt a programme for patients with a range of common referral conditions.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you will study include:

  • Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
  • Applying the principles of nutrition and physical activity
  • Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral
  • Professional practice for exercise referral instructors
  • Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
  • Instructing exercise with referred patients
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Work booklet

Observations

Case studies

Assignments

Open book multiple choice exams

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

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Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
James

James

Level 3 Sport Development and Coaching

Student Voice

“The staff in particular at North Lindsey were second to none. They instilled a positive mindset within me and pushed me towards greater things. They played a huge part with who I am today and have certainly contributed to where I am today, loving life in the military and on track to achieve my career goals.

Equipment Required

Equipment Required

Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for the Management of Lower Back Pain

Level 4 Certificate in Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes

Costs

Course Fees

UK

£399.00

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

8 Weeks

Study Mode

Part-Time, Short

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Questions? Call 01724 281 111 or email customer.services.team@dncolleges.ac.uk