Exercise Referral Specialist
Leading to CYQ Level 3 Exercise Referral for Clients with Specific Controlled Conditions
There is now overwhelming evidence to support the belief that physical exercise and activity is important in maintaining general good health. Conversely, physical inactivity is strongly linked to physical and mental health problems and, as the general population becomes more sedentary both in work and at home, the incidence rate of serious health problems is ever increasing.
More GP’s find themselves dealing with individuals who present multiple associated conditions. By referring to exercise, these conditions can be dealt with simultaneously whilst reducing the need for medication. More suitably trained exercise professionals are needed to cater for the rising number of GP’s referring people into exercise.
Why should I do this course?
You will gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate safe, effective and progressive physical activity programmes for referred clients with specific controlled conditions. You will learn the signs, symptoms and basic pathology of specific controlled conditions and how the medication associated with these conditions can affect your client. You will learn how to design progressive exercise programmes taking into account physical, emotional and medicinal contraindications to meet an individual’s needs.
This course is for fitness professionals looking to develop referral schemes for fitness facilities or if you are looking to develop your personal knowledge of the subject area. If you are working towards a Specialist Personal Training Diploma or wish to achieve Level 4 REPs status.
How is the course delivered?
You will be required to complete a series of home study units prior to attending a two day practical course attendance. Here you will learn the practical and theoretical skills behind programme design and implementation. You will then have six weeks to complete a theoretical case study and submit this for assessment prior to attending a third day for your practical assessment and viva.
How will I be assessed?
Home-study workbook
Medication worksheet
Theory exam
Practical assessment
Hypothetical case study
Viva
What will I learn?
Principles of exercise referral with specific controlled conditions including:
Cardiovascular:
Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, High cholesterol,
Mobility:
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis,
Spondylosis (spinal arthritis)
Other:
Obesity, Diabetes 1 & 2, Hip replacement, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Stress, anxiety and depression, Asthma, Bronchitis and Emphysema
Related exercise benefits and implications
Medications (over counter and prescription) and exercise implications
Plan, design and adapt progressive programmes for specific controlled conditions, to include:
Lifestyle, health and government policy
Behaviour change and motivational interviewing
Progressive programming
Setting up/ coordinating exercise referral schemes
Instruct/ evaluate exercise/ activity for specific controlled conditions, to include:
Referrals to exercise
Session structure and content
Evaluating the instructing process
What do I need?
Students must be 16 or over,
Students must hold CYQ L3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing. Conditions apply, please contact a course advisor for more details
What qualification will I receive?
CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral for Clients with Specific Controlled Conditions.
20 REPs CPD points
