Exercise Referral
Exercise referral schemes continue to grow in number through Primary Care Trusts (PCTs), local authorities and the private sector. This qualification will enable you to advance your career in an extremely rewarding field working with medically referred clients with low-risk medical conditions.
Learn to…
- Identify the main characteristics of a range of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and parkinson's disease
- Identify a range of medications and their implications for exercise
- Recognise the benefits of exercise for a range of diseases and conditions
- Identify the exercise implications of a range of conditions and diseases
- Screen and assess clients with low-risk medical conditions
Prerequisites
- Level 2 ETM or Gym Instructor
- Teaching experience (recommended)
In order to receive certification you must complete the Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology theory paper. If you do not already hold this qualification we can offer an exclusive price of £100 for this course via eLearning if booked at the same time as Exercise Referral.
Format
- 5 days face-to-face learning plus 1 day assessment (a mixture of theory and practical)
Assessment
- Multiple choice theory paper
- Worksheets
- Practical
- Case study and verbal assessment
Note: you must attend 100% of the course to be eligible for the exam
Certification
- CYQ Level 3 Certification in Exercise Referral Low Risk
NOTE: In order to receive certification you must complete the Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology theory paper. If you do not already hold this qualification we can offer an exclusive price of £100 for this course via eLearning if booked at the same time as Exercise Referral.
REPs
Course price
Price: £595
Deposit: fees include a non refundable deposit of £250
In order to receive certification you must complete the Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology theory paper. If you do not already hold this qualification we can offer an exclusive price of £100 for this course via eLearning if booked at the same time as Exercise Referral.
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 0843 221 1548
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.
