This training course has been made available through grant aid from the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and is supported by employers through their partnership with the IFI.
The course is delivered by YMCAfit on behalf of the IFI. It is a nationally accredited course and provides candidates with a nationally recognised VRQ qualification at Level 3.

Learn to…

• Work with a range of impairments and medical conditions in relation to physical fitness and training
• Deal with a range of issues relating to disabled people's motivation and adherence to training
• Complete functional assessments with disabled people
• Develop fitness programmes that meet the needs of disabled people
• Support other staff to improve service quality and programming with disabled people

Pre-Requisites

• Level 3 YMCA Advanced Gym Instructor or equivalent
• CYQ Award in Supervising Exercise with Disabled People (Level 2)

Format

• 2 days face to face learning plus 1 day assessment (mixture of theory and practical)

Assessment

• Practical
• Theory Paper
• Case study and verbal assessment

Certification

• CYQ Award in Exercise Programming with Disabled People (Level 3)

REPs

Where next...

• Exercise Referral