Course
Exercise Referral
Would you like the skills and knowledge to be able to help people with pre-existing medical conditions exercise safely and effectively? The Diploma in Exercise Referral does just that.
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Cost: £695.00
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Once you have successfully achieved the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral qualification, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to create exercise programmes for people with certain medical conditions.
It is now recognised that exercise is an important part of people’s health and that those with certain medical conditions benefit greatly from regular fitness programmes. With this qualification, you will be able to work with local medical professionals to keep your community healthy.
Once you have achieved your Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral you will be able to work with local medical professionals to keep your community healthy.
How You're Taught
The Exercise Referral course runs over 4 full days, starting at 9am and finishing at 5pm each day. You are required to attend all 4 days. This course is delivered over two, non-consecutive, weekends.
Prior to starting the course, we will post out a written task (with supporting manuals) to give you a head start on some of the course content. During this time, a tutor will be available for support if you need it.
Assessment
There are a number of assessments integrated throughout this course. These include:
Invigilated exam
Worksheets
Case studies
Practical assessment
Progression
On completion of this course, students are eligible to progress onto the Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome.
Entry Requirement
Essential: Level 2 Certificate in Fitness/Gym Instructing
Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Please contact us if you do not have a Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training as we will need to arrange for you to complete some additional Level 3 units (Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology). Please note that this will increase the price of this course.
Modules
- An overview of risk factors, symptoms & pathophysiology for a range of medical conditions relevant to exercise referral programmes
- An overview of treatments and medications for these conditions
- Goal setting and behaviour change
- Exercise guidelines and considerations for referred clients with these conditions
- Planning, preparing, monitoring and adapting an exercise programme for referred clients
- Instructing referred clients
- The exercise referral process; the roles and responsibilities of the different professionals involved
- Information gathering, risk stratification & record keeping with referred clients
Fees & Funding
The fee for this course is £695.
A £100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
You can pay for this course yourself (self-funded) either in full or over a maximum of 6 interest-free monthly instalments (using an Envisage Payment Plan).
If somebody else is paying for the course on your behalf (e.g. your employer or another organisation), please select "Invoice" at the payment section of your booking and we will be in touch for more information about this.
How to Apply
Click the "Book Now" button on this screen.
You'll be taken to a booking details page where you will need to provide your personal information and choose your preferred payment method.
Payment methods include:
- Pay for your course
- £100.00 deposit, then pay the remainder before you start
- Or pay in full now
- Envisage Payment Plan
- Arrange a payment plan with us so that you can spread the payments over a maximum of 6 monthly instalments.
- Invoice
- Is your employer or another organisation paying for the course for you? If so, choose "Invoice" and you'll not be charged anything up front, we'll then contact you for further details.
If you have any questions about booking a course with us, please get in touch.