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    • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (600/1227/4)

    This qualification is aimed at learners who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a yoga instructor.  

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    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

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    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)

    600/1227/4

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 April 2011

    Operational end date – 31 January 2023

    Certification end date – 31 January 2025

    Latest version of qualification – YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1)

    Entry Requirements

    • Aged 16+

    Assessments

    • Multiple choice theory paper
    • Assessment workbook
    • Worksheets
    • Yoga practice journal
    • Health and safety planning document and session plan
    • Progressive programme

    Endorsement

    Overview

    The purpose of this qualifications is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective yoga sessions. Completing this qualification enables learners to access jobs instructing unsupervised yoga sessions.

    Qualification details

    Learners will cover:

    • Understand anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
    • Understand the philosophy and fundamentals of yoga
    • How to programme a yoga session How to instruct a yoga session

    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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