YMCA Level 3 Award In Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People (600/5879/1)
The aim of this qualification is for the learner to be able to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence needed to work with independently active, older people in an unsupervised manner.
YMCA Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People
Qualifications Type
Population Specialism
Population specialisms build on the knowledge and skills of occupational qualifications, enabling learners to expand their scope of practice to work with a broader range of clients with more complex needs e.g. children, older adults, individuals with disabilities/impairments etc.
Qualification Number (QN)
600/5879/1
Availability
Operational start date – 1 July 2012
Operational end date – 31 January 2025
Certification end date – 31 January 2026
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Entry Requirements
Assessments
- Multiple choice theory paper
- Worksheet
- Case study/progressive programme
Endorsement
Overview
This qualification provides learners with the skills, knowledge and competence required to work unsupervised with Independently Active, Older People.
The qualification focuses on the considerations for safe and effective exercise, and how to plan and adapt exercise for this demographic group.
Qualification details
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.
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