L3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

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What will I learn?

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The Exercise referral course teaches how to plan and deliver safe, effective, and tailored exercise programmes for clients with controlled medical conditions.​

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Unit Overviews:

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Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructors​

 

Key Topics:

• Roles and responsibilities within a referral scheme

• Ethical practice and data protection

• Communication with health professionals

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Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral

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Key Topics:

• Common conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, depression)

• Signs, symptoms, medications, and contraindications

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Planning Exercise Referral Programmes

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Key Topics:

• Screening and risk stratification

• Goal setting and programme design

• Medical considerations in planning

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Delivering Exercise Referral Programme

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Key Topics:

• Session delivery and coaching techniques

• Monitoring physical responses to exercise

• Progressions and regressions

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Assessment Methods:

 

• Portfolio worksheets

• Case study and programme plan

• Practical assessment of programme delivery

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After completing this course, you will be qualified to work with referred clients through GP and clinical schemes.

You'll understand how to work with a wide range of health conditions, and be able to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based programmes that will enhance your credibility and expand your client base.