Level 3 Diploma In Exercise Referral

Ofqual Accreditation Number 600/5105/X
CIMPSA ENDORSED

Aim

This Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral 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.

Progression

Learners may wish to add to their portfolio of skills by completing the following:

Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions
Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Aqua)
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Children)
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients
Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
Level 3 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
Level 3 Award in Conditioning for Exercise and Sports Performance
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients
Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain

Entry Requirements

Learners must either hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gy, Aqua or Exercise to Music) or equivalent including qualifications which give entry to the REPS Physical Activity Advisor category or one of the following:
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

There is an element of communication, (discussion, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basics skills in communication pitched at Level 2.

Target Learners

Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a Sports Coach or Fitness Instructor

Personal Trainers
Yoga Teachers
Pilates Teachers
Exercise Referral Instructors

Please note that 16-18 year olds may need to be surpervised in the workplace once they have achieved the qualification.

Qualification Structure

This qualification comprises of 6 units:

Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
Unit 2 – Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructions
Unit 3 – Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral
Unit 4 – Applying the Principles of Nutrition and Physical Activity
Unit 5 – Planning Exercise Programmes with Patients
Unit 6 – Instructing Exercise with Referral Patients

Successful completion of all six mandatory units is necessary to achieve the full qualification.

Assessment

Worksheet, Multiple choice question paper, Case Study