Active IQ
Level 3
QN: 601/1148/3
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Active IQ Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Active IQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 36 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Active IQ
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
36 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Designing and adapting exercise programmes for the older adult
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of collecting information to plan a physical activity programme for the older adult
- Understand how to identify goals with older adults
- Understand how to plan a physical activity programme for the older adult
- Understand the teaching and instructing skills required when working with older adults
- Be able to plan a physical activity programme for the older adult
- Understand how to adapt exercise to meet the needs of older adults
2
Physical activity and health considerations for the older adult
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effects of ageing on the UK population
- Understand the physiological and biomechanical changes associated with ageing and their implications for physical activity
- Understand the medical conditions commonly associated with old age and their implications for physical activity
- Understand the key considerations for older adults participating in physical activity
- Understand the communication skills required to engage with older adults
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1148/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Active IQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013
- Operational End
- Jul 2026