Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition

Aim

To train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to design an individualised programme for pre and post natal clients.

To develop an understanding of the physical and biomechanical changes that take place during pregnancy and the key health and safety considerations for pre and postnatal clients taking part in physical activity.

To apply appropriate training approaches to and design programmes for pre and Post Natal Clients

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
• Lever 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
• 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

Target Learners

• Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a Sports Coach or Fitness Instructor
• Group Trainers
• Personal Trainers
• Gym instructors
• Aqua Instructors
• 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.

There is an element of communication, (discussion, presenting, reading

Entry Requirements

Learners must either hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym, Aqua or Exercise to Music or Level 2 Group Training) or one of the qualifications listed below:

• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.
• Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.

The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.

Qualification Structure

This qualification comprises of 2 units:

• Unit 1 – Physical activity, health and nutritional considerations for pre and postnatal clientsM/617/2148
• Unit 2 – Programming safe and effective exercise sessions for pre and postnatal clientsT/617/2149

Successful completion of these two units is necessary to achieve  the full qualification.

Links to National Occupational Standards

There are links to:

• The National Occupational Standard – D443 Adapt a physical activity programme to the needs of pre and postnatal clients.

Assessment

• Unit 1 – Worksheet
• Unit 2 – Case study