Course Overview
This qualification is a population specialism. This means it is designed to support existing qualified fitness professionals, personal trainers or aspiring specialists looking to expand your expertise and confidently support a wider range of clients with complex or diverse needs. It is ideal if you want to work more effectively with individuals living with long-term health conditions, disabilities or impairments, or those at key life stages such as older adulthood, pregnancy and the postnatal period, or experiencing menopause. You may already be working in a gym, community, health or wellbeing setting and want to deliver more inclusive, safe and tailored physical activity sessions, or you may be looking to enhance your employability by developing specialist knowledge that enables you to improve client outcomes and encourage lifelong participation in exercise.
You will be expected to actively engage in both the theoretical and practical elements of the course, demonstrating a commitment to developing your knowledge and professional skills. This includes attending sessions regularly, participating in discussions and practical activities, and completing coursework and assessments to a high standard. You will also be expected to apply your learning in real or simulated settings, reflecting on your practice and showing an understanding of how to adapt physical activity safely and effectively for a range of client groups. A professional approach, including good communication, organisation and a willingness to work independently, is essential throughout the programme.
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Hold an appropriate sport/exercise or fitness occupation entry qualification mapped to a CIMSPA professional standard:
- Personal trainer
- Pilates matwork instructor
- Strength and conditioning Coach
Are able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
In order to have developed teaching skills and confidence, it is recommended that learners have at least six months’ experience planning and delivering exercise sessions before taking this qualification.
This course is designed to support those currently working within industry or looking to further develop their professional knowledge and skills. Delivery combines on-campus practical sessions with flexible blended learning, allowing you to develop your expertise alongside work and other commitments.
You will be required to attend campus on a Thursday 09:30 – 15:30 on the following dates: 17th Jan, 28th Jan, Feb 18th, 11th March, 8th April, 22nd April, 13th May, 10th June, 24th June for in-person teaching, practical sessions, and skill development workshops.
A further 5hrs of learning is timetabled on the remaining Thursdays plus an additional 3.5hrs every Tuesday 09:00 – 12:30. These sessions will be delivered through a flexible blended approach, which may include live online teaching using a range of communication technologies, workshop sessions, industry-based activities, portfolio development and on-campus support where required.
