About the Course

YMCA Awards 3 Diploma in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long Term Health Conditions

• By completing this qualification, you will meet industry requirements to plan, adapt and deliver exercise and physical activity sessions and programmes (within scope of practice) to meet the needs of adults with long-term health conditions. Click here for an extensive list of Long term health condtions that are covered within this qualification.

Entry Requirements

This qualification has been designed for instructors who:

• Are at least16 years old

• Hold an appropriate exercise of fitness occupation entry qualification mapped to a CIMSPA professional standard

  • Gym Instructor

  • Core Group Exercise Instructor

  • Personal Trainer

  • Pilates Matwork Instructor

  • Strength and Conditioning

• Are able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.

In order to have developed teaching skills and confidence, it is recommended that learners have at least 6 months experience planning and delivering exercise sessions before taking this qualification.

Payment Plan

To make your qualification more affordable, we offer a payment plan where you pay a non-refundable £125 deposit and choose to repay the balance, interest-free over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.

Qualification Structure

To complete this qualification, you must successfully complete all mandatory units.

Unit 1 - Anatomy & Physiology: Long Term Health Conditions - assessed via online quizzes.

Unit 2 - The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise in the Prevention and Management of Long Term Health Conditions - assessed via worksheet questions, professional discussion with your assessor, case study worksheets and observed practical task

Unit 3 - Programming, Adapting and Delivering Exercise for Adults with Long Term Health Conditions - assessed via a work project to include a consultation and assessment, planning and programming, implementation and evaluation, showcase presentation and professional discussion.

What topics are covered on this course?

• Anatomy & physiology

  • Anatomical terminology

  • Circulatory system

  • Respiratory system

  • Skeletal system

  • Muscular system

  • Digestive system

  • Energy systems

  • Nervous system

  • Endocrine system

  • The interrelationship between the anatomical and physiological systems

  • The lifespan changes which affect the body systems, health and wellbeing

  • The effects of exercise on body systems

  • Implications for other population exercise include 13-18 age group,50+ age group, ante- and postnatal population

• The role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of long term health conditions

  • The long term health conditions and their effect on health, wellbeing and participation in physical activity and exercise.

  • The role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of long term health conditions.

  • The risks and contraindications to exercise for adults with long term health conditions.

  • The guidelines for best practice when delivering physical activity for adults with long term health conditions.

• Programming, adapting and delivering exercise for adults with long term health conditions

  • How to screen and assess adults with long term health conditions prior to participation in physical activity and exercise.

  • How to plan and adapt exercise for adults with long term health conditions.

  • How to deliver and review exercise for adults with long term health conditions.

  • Collecting and use information to plan and adapt exercise for adults with long term health conditions.

  • Deliver and review exercise sessions and programmes for adults with long term health conditions.

Study and Assessment Options

This is an DISTANCE LEARNING course, which involves study from home and online.

Once enrolled, you will be set up on your course resources will be emailed to you within 48 hours and your course manual sent in the post.

What course materials and support are provided for this course?

• Course manual for all units.

• Learner assessment record (assessment paperwork) available to download.

• Full guidance on completing assessments and submitting video evidence.

• Mock exams, revision material and practice exams.

• Ability to complete exams from home online (resits are £20).

• Option to purchase hard copy manuals to supplement the online elearning.

• Access to a personal tutor who can be contacted via email or phone.