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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

About this course

This qualification will equip you with the knowledge and skills to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with a number of medical conditions and common reasons for referral on to a community-based exercise referral scheme. This accredited achievement is valued and recognised by employers and can assist learners to increase their career opportunities, progression and earning potential.

The qualification has been designed for individuals who wish to work and/or seek employment as fitness instructors and design and implement programmes of exercise for referred patients, as well as those considering a career in health and wellbeing in relation to physical activity for medically referred patients. Individuals already working in the active leisure sector wishing to enhance career progression opportunities would also benefit from this qualification.

Course pre-requisites:

You must hold either a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym/Exercise to Music or Aqua), or equivalent, or one of the following: Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork or Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.

Course duration:

240 hours

Coach education courses at solent

Solent University offers an extensive programme of coach education courses, as well as a wide range of National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications. Courses are open to Solent University staff, students, and the general public.

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What you'll study

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
  • Professional practice
  • Medical conditions for exercise referral
  • Nutrition
  • How to plan exercise referral programmes
  • How to instruct exercise with referred patients

Ready to book

If you have any questions about the course or would like to register your interest in potential future open courses please email: coach.education@solent.ac.uk