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By The Fitness Group

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

Start Date: Ongoing

Total Qualification Time: 296 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: N/A

Format: Online

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Health and Wellbeing

Venue: To Be Confirmed

Region: National, Derby and Derbyshire, Glasgow, Greater Manchester, London, and Scotland

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to support clients living with a range of one or more long-term condition(s), by encouraging them to lead healthier, more active lives to better manage their symptoms through effective behaviour-change techniques, lifestyle advice and safe and effective exercise prescription.

The Fitness Group Education is a leading UK provider of high-quality vocational training for the active leisure sector. Our qualifications cater to all career stages, from entry-level to advanced specialisations.

Our USP lies in delivering flexible, accredited education that meets industry demands. With expert tutors and strong industry partnerships, we ensure our learners gain real-world skills and recognised qualifications, making us the preferred choice for professionals aiming to advance in the fitness industry.

£795.00
£795.00
Tax included.
A gym goer in an adapted wheelchair or walker giving a high-five to their personal trainer
£795.00
£795.00

Training Overview

Course details

During the qualification learners will cover the following:

  • An understanding of anatomy and physiology and how it applies to health and fitness.
  • An understanding 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 ageing population.
  • A deeper understanding of 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.
  • An understanding of professional practice for fitness professionals working with clients with long-term conditions.

Course features

You will learn more about:

  • Individuals who wish to work and/or seek employment as fitness professionals, supporting clients/ participants with physical activity, who
    have one or more long-term condition(s) and are within the scope of competence.
  • Individuals looking to work in a clinical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team focussed on physical activity for patients with long-term conditions
  • Individuals already working in the active leisure sector wishing to enhance their career progression opportunities
  • Physical activity professionals, e.g. personal trainers, who wish to broaden their knowledge and skills to be able to work with a larger client base.

Prerequisites - what's required to participate?

Learners must hold a suitable Level 2 qualification in fitness/gym instructing (not including instructing children), or equivalent, or one of the following:
• A suitable Level 3 qualification in personal training.
• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
• Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

Career Development

  • Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Physical
  • Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients.

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