YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8)
This qualification is aimed at qualified fitness professionals who wish to learn how to provide assistance/advice and design exercise programmes for people with certain medical conditions which put their health at risk.
Price
£65
Endorsed by
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Qualifications Type
Occupational Entry
Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.
Qualification Number (QN)
600/4731/8
Qualification size
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
This is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification.
Total Qualification Time is made up of the following two elements:
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
This is:
This is not unsupervised learning such as:
Availability
Operational start date: 1 March 2012
Operational end date: 31 July 2024
Certification end date: 31 July 2027
Entry Requirements
Occupational qualification (e.g Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent, Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates)
Assessments
Endorsement
Overview
This qualification aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to plan and instruct programmes for exercise referral patients.
With CIMSPA CPD points, it can also be used towards members’ annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Qualification details
To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8), learners must successfully complete 6 mandatory units.
| Unit | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional practice for exercise referral instructors (Y/503/7493) | 3 | 2 |
| Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral (R/503/7492) | 4 | 7 |
| Planning exercise referral programmes with patients (D/503/7494) | 3 | 8 |
| Instructing exercise with referred patients (L/503/7491) | 3 | 9 |
| Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme (L/600/9054) | 3 | 6 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health (A/600/9051) | 3 | 6 |
The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.
This qualification can also lead to further training at the same or higher levels including:
The information below provides details of our fees for our approved centres. If you’re a learner, you’ll need to find a training provider to get an accurate cost for completing one of our qualifications. Training providers will charge learners more than the prices listed below to cover the costs of the delivery of teaching and assessment they complete on our behalf.
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8) – £65
Teaching and learning resources
| Unit | eLearning available? | Manual available? |
|---|---|---|
| Professional practice for exercise referral instructors (Y/503/7493) | Yes | Yes |
| Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral (R/503/7492) | Yes | Yes |
| Planning exercise referral programmes with patients (D/503/7494) | Yes | Yes |
| Instructing exercise with referred patients (L/503/7491) | No | Yes |
| Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme (L/600/9054) | Yes | Yes |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health (A/600/9051) | Yes | Yes |
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