YMCA Level 3 Award In Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients (600/5681/2)
This qualification is aimed to give the individuals the skills and knowledge required to programme, supervise and induct a safe and effective programme for disabled clients.

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)
600/5681/2
Availability
Operational start date – 1 June 2012
Operational end date – 31 January 2025
Certification end date – 31 January 2026
Latest version of qualification – YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairment (610/1559/3)
Entry Requirements
Assessments
- Worksheets
- Progressive programme and viva
- Scenario-based 12-week programme
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 principles of exercise for disabled people
- Programming and supervising exercise for disabled people
- The scope of responsibility for the instructor in the context of disability
- Understanding the legal and ethical issues surrounding disability
- The implications of conditions and impairments when working with disabled clients Instructing and evaluating an exercise session with a disabled client.
Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement
Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes
Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support
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