YMCA Level 3 Award In  Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People (600/5879/1)

Learners will cover:

• who ‘independently active, older people’ are in the population
• ageing process and demographics
• the effects of ageing and inactivity on body systems, cognitive function/performance, psychological/emotional/social function and wellbeing
• special considerations that must be taken into account when programming and delivering exercise for independently active, older people and the benefits of physical activity and exercise to them
• how to support and motivate the independently active, older adult in exercise and promote exercise for this section of the population
• the impact of ageing on the planning and delivery of safe exercise for independently active, older people
• the components of a pre-exercise consultation with independently active, older people
• how to plan and adapt exercise, and adapt session instruction, for independently active older people.

There are 3 assessments across the 2 units:

• Multiple choice theory paper
• Worksheet
• Case study/progressive programme

You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

This qualification can lead to further training at the same and/or higher levels in a range of qualifications. For example:

• YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise (600/5924/2)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairment (610/1559/3)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (610/0829/1)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1)
• YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3)
• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3).

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