This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work in an unsupervised capacity, including the values and principles of adult social care and the ability to plan and deliver chair–based exercise to either disabled adults or frailer older adults.
Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
The values and principles of adult social care
Knowledge and understanding of chair-based exercise and its value with adults in care and community settings, including frailer older adults and disabled adults
The difference between chair-based exercise and physical activity
The impact of body systems changes associated with ageing, disability and inactivity
The structure and content of a chair-based exercise session
How to plan for frailer older adults or disabled adults
- Teacher: Lauren Pinkney
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By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to support exercise and physical activity for healthy and non-complicated antenatal and postnatal clients, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard.
The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge to support exercise, physical activity, health and wellbeing during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postnatal). This includes when and how to signpost to other services, where necessary.
- Teacher: Lauren Pinkney
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By completing this qualification, learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to:
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PTI: Certificate in Applied Nutrition for Health, Wellness, Weight Management and Sports Performance
This Certificate in Weight Management provides learners with knowledge and skills to apply reliable, evidence-based nutritional science and healthy eating recommendations.
With this Certificate in Weight Management, Learners will gain an understanding of nutritional science and their application to exercise, sport and athletic performance. This includes the limitations and risks of supplements and performance aids, and the importance of hydration for sports performance.
Working within their scope of practice, learners will be able to support their clients in their understanding of the relevance of official guidelines to personal food preferences and needs, including for health and wellbeing, weight management and sports performance.
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This qualification will equip personal trainers with a deep understanding of:
The Menopausal Experience
Personal trainers will explore the stages and effects of menopause, delving into the physiological and psychological impacts of decreasing hormone levels.
Overcoming Barriers
Menopause often introduces barriers to physical activity, particularly for individuals navigating the perimenopausal and post-menopausal phases. The qualification will provide personal trainers with insights into identifying health risk factors and considerations for training, ensuring the safety of their clients.
Empowerment Through Intervention
A critical aspect of this qualification is the introduction of interventions and strategies designed to offset the effects of menopause. These encourage individuals to engage in physical activity confidently and with the knowledge that they are being supported in their wellness journey.
- Teacher: Lauren Pinkney
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