Practically learn how to adapt exercise programmes for referred clients as a personal trainer
Study flexibly online and prepare for your 2 day practical workshop
- Attend 2 in-person practical training days on the gym floor
- Master safe exercises for referred clients
- Understand how to programme and manage clients with various medical conditions
Deliver safe and effective exercise programmes for referred patients
- Understand the pathophysiology and symptoms of a range of medical conditions, the risks and benefits of exercise
- Learn how to successfully screen referred clients ready for exercise
- Develop the skills to create safe and effective programmes using real referred client case studies
Qualify with a trusted CIMSPA approved training provider
- ENHANCING CIMSPA Education Partner
- Expert tutors with extensive industry experience
- Gain an internationally recognised Active IQ qualification
Topics covered and entry requirements
- Units include:Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health, Professional practice for exercise referral instructors, Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral, Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme, Planning exercise referral programmes with patients, Instructing exercise with referred patients
- Learners must hold a recognised Level 3 Personal Training qualification or fitness instructing qualification or equivalent
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FAQs
Is this course accredited?
Yes this course is fully accredited by Active IQ.
How is the course delivered and what is covered?
We deliver this course through a blended learning model where you will attend 2 in-person practical training days. You will complete 6 mandatory units: Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health, Professional practice for exercise referral instructors, Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral, Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme, Planning exercise referral programmes with patients, Instructing exercise with referred patients
Does this qualification mean I can get insured to train a range of referred clients?
Yes. Once qualified this allows you to gain insurance that will enable you to safely train referred clients in your own personal training business or within employment as an exercise referral specialist.
You will be qualified to train clients with the following health conditions: hypertension, depression, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis and joint replacement
How can I pay the course fees?
You are able to pay your course fees in a single payment or you are able to pay in 3 instalments online via card
Does this cover cardiac rehab?
No, this does not qualify you to prescribe an exercise programme for a patient entering Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation. You need to obtain a recognised Cardiac Rehab Phase IV qualification to work with this particular group of patients. You will need to complete an Exercise Referral course like this one before you can study a recognised Cardia Rehab qualification.