About the course

The Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is aimed at qualified fitness professionals who wish to learn how to provide assistance/advice and design exercise programmes for people with certain medical conditions which put their health at risk. 

The course runs one evening per week for 20 weeks.

Entry Requirements

Learners must hold one or more of the following: - Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent - Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training - Level 3 Diploma Teaching Pilates - Level 3 Diploma Teaching Yoga

Modules

The units you will cover are:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
- Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
- Instructing Exercise with Referred Patients
- Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructors
- Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral
- Planning Exercise Referral Programmes with Patients

Assessment

There will be an exam, online assessments and a practical assessment

Careers & Progression

This qualification can lead to employment as an Exercise Referral Instructor, or in any role that involves tailoring exercise for people with medical conditions covered by the qualification. This qualification provides progression to other qualifications at the same and higher levels e.g. Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for individuals with Obesity, Diabetes and or Metabolic Syndrome, Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low back pain and any Level 4 specialist exercise instructor qualifications.