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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.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    34 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2026/27 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2025.

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  • Course: Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral Ref D222
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date:
    (Thu:5:00PM-9:15PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £250.00
    Concession £100.00
    Examination £105.00
    Materials: £43.00
    CANCELLED

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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