EXERCISE REFERRAL FOR CLIENTS WITH SPECIFIC CONTROLLED CONDITIONS (LEVEL 3)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides candidates with the theoretical knowledge & practical skills required to plan, deliver, manage & evaluate a safe, effective & progressive adapted physical activity programme for referred clients with specific controlled conditions.

QUALIFICATION GAINED
Central YMCA Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral For Clients With Specific Controlled Conditions.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Gym Instructor (Level 3).

SYLLABUS IN BRIEF
The course covers the pathogenesis of a range of low risk medical conditions, relevant medications for these conditions, implications for exercise for each condition & its associated medications plus the exercise prescription & potential benefits in each case. Factors affecting health, theories of behaviour change, Government policy in relation to health & management of referral schemes are also covered along with screening & assessment procedures for referred clients.

COURSE FORMAT
• 4 days practical & theory
• Theory assessment & case study guidance (approx 2½ hours)
• ½ day practical assessment

ASSESSMENT
• Externally assessed theory paper (1 hour, multiple choice)
• Internally assessed practical (teach a range of exercises to a range of referred clients)
• Internally assessed worksheet (medications)
• Internally assessed hypothetical case study & viva.