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Exercise Referral (Level 3 Diploma)

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Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is designed for qualified fitness professionals seeking to expand their expertise in supporting individuals with specific medical conditions that may compromise their health, such as heart disease. This qualification offers a valuable career progression opportunity for existing exercise professionals.The programme equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to design safe and effective exercise programmes tailored to clients referred through community-based exercise referral schemes. Learners will gain an in-depth understanding of various medical conditions commonly associated with exercise referrals and learn how to provide appropriate advice and guidance.Assessment for this qualification is conducted through a combination of internal and external evaluations.
  • Start Date
    11 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    34 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral Ref D222
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 11/09/2025
    (Thu:5:00PM-9:15PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £250.00
    Concession £100.00
    Examination £105.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

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  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Learners should be 16 plus and must hold at least one of the following:~Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training~Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork~Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

Additional Information

The following six mandatory units must be completed for the full qualification 1. Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health 2. Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructors 3. Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral 4. Applying the principles of nutrition and physical activity 5. Planning Exercise Referral Programmes with Patients 6. Instructing Exercise with Referred Patients Successful achievement of all six mandatory units must be achieved for the full qualification

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    I plan to further my studies at university and move to Australia to become a Mechanical Design Engineer. I would 100% recommend my course. It has taught me what I need to know to succeed.
    Matthew England (Engineering)
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    We represented Ireland at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, and one of our proudest moments was when we received a guard of honour from NWRC staff and students when we returned to the College to host a Q&A masterclass on Sport Psychology.
    Chloe and Judith MacCombe (Sport)

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