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Long-Term Conditions

Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-Term Conditions

£850

  • 12 weeks

  • RQF accredited through YMCA Awards & CIMSPA Endorsed

  • Online blended learning

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Recognised and Credible

Our CPD’s are mapped to CIMSPA professional standards and valued by employers throughout the fitness industry.

Learning your way

Our CPD courses combine self paced online study and live tutor-led teaching in either F2F on webinar format.

Developed by Experts

This CPD has been created by a team of experienced and well-qualified team who are experts within their field and meets industry best practice. 

Fitness for Life: Supporting Clients with Long-Term Conditions 

More than 26 million (46%) of adults in the UK are living with at least one long-term health condition, such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, hypertension, and osteoarthritis. This Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-term Conditions will elevate your fitness training skills by providing you with the knowledge and understanding needed to offer specialised fitness services to current clients who are living with long-term conditions and broaden the reach of your client base. You’ll learn how to create customised fitness plans for these clients to improve their lives, helping them lead healthier and more active lives to better manage the symptoms of their long-term conditions.

Course Overview

Upgrade Your Skills. Unlock Your Future

Technical Skills

Adapt exercise programmes for clients with long-term conditions. Diversify your services and help manage symptoms through behaviour change, lifestyle advice, and safe prescription. Know boundaries and when to signpost.

Career progression

Increases your earning potential and employability. Broaden your client base and help boost your earnings. Learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career. Develop a specialism that is high in demand.

Support & confidence

Taught by experienced, industry-qualified tutors providing guidance and support throughout. Unparalleled support online, by phone, and in person. Live virtual sessions plus an introductory session.

Fully accredited

Our courses are internationally-recognised, Ofqual regulated and endorsed by CIMSPA, and their legitimacy will never be questioned.

Entry Requirements

Course Format

Study wherever you can, whenever you can

Online

4 live tutor-led online sessions delivered by well-qualified, experienced industry professionals
Interactive eLearning
5 eAssessments throughout the course
2 written case studies

YMCAfit Achieves Enhancing Status Across All CIMSPA-Endorsed CPDs

Enhancing Status recognises training that goes beyond professional standards, developing key skills such as communication, professionalism, adaptability, and client-centred practice. Achieving this status across our CPD portfolio reflects YMCAfit’s commitment to not just meeting industry expectations—but exceeding them.

Course Overview

What you will learn

  • An understanding of applied anatomy and physiology and how it applies to exercise, health, and fitness. 
  • An overview of the current health landscape, looking at UK prevalence and reasons why we have an increasing health problem, for example, socio-economic reasons and an aging population. 
  • A comprehensive look at the cause of diseases, physiology, and medical and lifestyle management of long-term conditions. 
  • Knowledge of the benefits, risks, and implications of long-term conditions for activity and exercise. 
  • An in-depth look at behaviour-change theories and how to successfully apply behaviour change techniques when working with clients with long-term conditions. 
  • How to plan and adapt exercise safely and effectively when working with clients with long-term conditions. 
  • Insight into the professional practices for fitness professionals working with clients with long-term conditions. 
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Assessment

eAssessments about the following topics:

  • Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health, and fitness
  • The health landscape
  • Managing long-term conditions
  • Behaviour changes for clients with long-term conditions
  • Planning and adapting physical activity with long-term conditions

Theoretical Case Study

Fitness instructor leading a group exercise class with participants standing with hands on hips in a bright gym.

Qualification

  • Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-term Conditions
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Entry requirements

  • You must be over 16 years of age.
  • You must have an accredited L2 or L3 qualification (e.g. Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer, Yoga, Pilates) to complete this course 
  • Where a prerequisite qualification has been achieved more than 3 years ago, you may be required to supply additional evidence to verify current competency. This may include a CV with supporting statements from a manager and clients and evidence of training undertaken within the last 3 years.
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Take your fitness career to the next level! 

Secure your place on the next YMCAfit Long-term conditions course today — get in touch now and start your journey with industry-leading tutors.

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We deliver our face-to-face courses from state-of-the-art venues across England. This course is currently running from:

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To find the best date and location for you, speak to one of our experienced course advisors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the format of the course?

Our long-term conditions course is delivered through live online tutor led sessions supported with eLearning and independent study. You must have access to a laptop/desktop/ipad and reliable WiFi.

How many hours of study are expected per week?

On average, learners will need to complete 4-6 hours of independent study per week which includes online learning and completion of assessment activities. 

What course resources will I be provided with?

Every learner will have access to the Active IQ eLearning platform. Your tutor will also provide you with further recommended reading. There is no manual available for this qualification, the resources are all digital via Suada. 

Do I need to find a client for my case study?

No, case study clients must meet certain criteria, therefore you will be provided with a client profile on which to base your case study. 

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