Exercise Referral

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• Price: £599 £479

• The Exercise Referral course will enable you to significantly progress your career in the fitness industry as you will be qualified to deal with GP referred clients defined as having low to moderate risk medical conditions (by the Exercise Referral Quality Assurance Framework and REPs). This course will show you how to plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes for your referred clients. You will gain a deeper understanding of how specialist conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, osteoperosis, asthma, hypertension, cholesterol and heart conditions, Parkinsons Disease, Multiple sclerosis and even back pain and mental health conditions will impact clients training programmes. You will also be able to understand and demonstrate the benefits of their new fitness regime.

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• • Exercise Referral

    This is taught as a combination of distance learning and a five day intensive module. The self-study pack should be completed before the module and handed in during course. A current level 3 certifica...

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    • This is taught as a combination of distance learning and a five day intensive module. The self-study pack should be completed before the module and handed in during course. A current level 3 certification in advanced fitness instruction and current CPR/HSE approved first aid certification must be completed prior to course. Candidates will need to complete two invigilated exams lasting 1 hour and 45mins 1) predictive hypothetical case study and 2) Theory assessment paper these can be booked at one of our training venues after the module.

      Lifestyle, Health and Government Policy

      Look at ‘Our Healthier Nation’, the government action plan to improve the health of the British public.

      Background to the GP Referral Process

      Deliver training programmes to clients with specific programming needs referred by a medical practitioner. Identify signs, symptoms and basic pathophysiology of specific stable conditions. Recognise medications and their exercise implications

      Establishing and Running a GP Referral Scheme

      Considerations that need to be made when deciding who will be suitable for a GP referral scheme. What are the priorities of the local PCT’S and what other referral schemes are operating in the area

      Exercise and Diabetes

      A look at both types of diabetes and common medications used to treat diabetes and their effects on exercise. Learn how to design progressive training programs and how exercise can beneficial

      Exercise and Arthritis and Osteoporosis

      Define and identify the different types of arthritis. How exercise can alleviate problems associated with arthritis. Medications and their side effects. How to assess clients and design a suitable training program.

      Exercise and Mental Health

      Define stress, depression and anxiety as common mental disorders. Describe how exercise can help those with poor mental health. Appropriate and progressive programming guidelines for those with poor mental health and any contraindications.

      Exercise and Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

      Define COPD and asthma and their effects. Plan a programme with progressions for someone with COPD or asthma. Suitable assessments and special considerations for clients. A look at how nutrition can affect COPD/ asthma.

      Hypertension and High Cholesterol

      Define hypercholesterolemia. List the main causes and risk factors that contribute to the condition. Explain the treatment methods for controlling the condition, including exercise

      Parkinsons Disease

      Define Parkinson’s disease and its disease process. Risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and common treatments. Look at common assessments used for establishing exercise capacity and function. Understand exercise recommendations for clients with Parkinson’s Disease.

      Multiple Sclerosis

      Define Multiple Sclerosis and it’s disease process. Exercise recommendations for clients with Multiple Sclerosis. Look at common treatments used.

      Back Pain

      Explain how chronic low back pain affects individuals and the exercise response. Identify suitable assessments to appraise the fitness and function levels of someone with chronic low back pain. Describe the suitable programming guidelines for programming in clients with chronic back pain and the contraindications for exercise. Look at common medications and their effect on the exercise response.

       

       

• Entry requirements

  A REPs recognised Advanced Fitness Instructor Qualification (level 3) is required prior to commencing this award.

  Assessment and certification

  This course is assessed against national standards for designing, agreeing and adapting physical activity programmes with referred patients/clients. Assessment is carried out by theory paper and an invigilated case study and upon successful completion learners will be awarded 20 CPD credits.