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  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise (600/5924/2)

    This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work in an unsupervised capacity, including the values and principles of adult social care and the ability to plan and deliver chair–based exercise to either disabled adults or frailer older adults.

    YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise

    Qualifications Type

    Technical Specialism

    Qualification Number (QN)

    600/5924/2

    Pathways

    Frailer older adults
    Adults with disabilities

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 July 2012

    Operational end date – 31 July 2025

    Certification end date – 31 July 2026

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    An understanding of body systems (e.g. Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Fitness Instructors or similar). Alternatively, this can be covered on-programme in addition to the qualification.

    Assessments

    Worksheets
    Summative observation of practical skills

    Endorsement

    Overview

    The aim of this qualification is to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge needed to plan and adapt a safe and effective exercise programme for a disabled client.

    Qualification details

    Learners will cover:

    The values and principles of adult social care
    Knowledge and understanding of chair-based exercise and its value with adults in care and community settings, including frailer older adults and disabled adults
    The difference between chair-based exercise and physical activity
    The impact of body systems changes associated with ageing, disability and inactivity
    The structure and content of a chair-based exercise session
    Planning safe and effective chair-based exercise session for frailer older adults or adults with disabilities
    Delivering safe and effective chair-based exercise session for frailer older adults or adult with disabilities
    Reflecting upon safe and effective chair-based exercise sessions for frailer older adults or adult with disabilities

    Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

    Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

    Learn from our experts to reach your ongoing development ambitions

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