Research has demonstrated that exercise can play a pivotal role in improving the social and emotional well-being of individuals with poor mental health. This module will equip you with the knowledge to work in the rewarding mental health sector and help people lead a more fulfilled life.

Learn to…

• Identify a range of mental health conditions
• Identify medications and their implications for exercise
• Identify barriers to exercise and suggest strategies to overcome these
• Plan appropriate sessions for individuals with mental health problems

Pre-Requisites

• Level 2 Aqua, ETM, Gym or Kids' Instructor
• Teaching experience (recommended)

Format

• 1 day face-to-face learning (theory based)

Assessment

• No formal assessment, however full course participation is required to receive certification

Certification

• YMCA Exercise and Activity in Mental Health

Course price

Price: £160

Payment methods

You can pay for YMCAfit courses in the following ways:

• Credit/debit card by telephone on 020 7343 1850 (option 1)
• In person at our offices during the hours (9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 3pm on Friday)
• Cheques or postal orders by post. Please make these payable to ‘YMCA Fitness Industry Training’
• Purchase order/invoice
• By fax on 020 7436 1278

Note: postal bookings can only be confirmed once we have received the payment and a completed application form, which is signed and dated. Please do not send cash through the post.

Where next...

• Work on exercise referral schemes or work in a clinical or community based mental health setting