YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain (601/3505/0)

Learners will cover:

• epidemiology of low back pain
• risks and causative factors involved in the development of low back pain
• national guidelines for the treatment and management of low back pain
• contraindications and psychosocial considerations when planning physical activities for the client with low back pain (risk stratification)
• subjective and objective methods to collect enough information to plan safe and effective physical activity programmes for individuals with low back pain
• how to select safe and effective physical activities which are specific to the client’s health status, risk stratification, needs and abilities
• the effective use of layering / layered cueing within progressive physical activity programmes for individuals with low back pain
• a range of validated methods used to monitor, review and adapt physical activity programmes for individuals with low back pain
• advice covering lifestyle, homecare and exercise which is suitable for the individual with low back pain.

There are 7 assessments across the 3 units:

• Theory paper
• Worksheet
• Case studies:
• Planning
  • Programme design
  • Programme review
• Observation of practical skills
• Session evaluation

You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

This qualification expands learner’s scope of practice to work with a wider range of clients. It can also provide progression to other qualifications at the same and higher levels e.g.

• YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
• YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome

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