VTCT Skills
    Level 3
    QN: 600/6735/4
    Curriculum Active

    VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Designing Physical Activity Programmes for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 36 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    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 physical activity for antenatal and postnatal clients

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key professional considerations when working with antenatal and postnatal clients
    • Understand key considerations when designing exercise programmes for antenatal and postnatal clients
    • Understand how to gather and analyse client information for antenatal and postnatal clients
    • Be able to gather and analyse client information for antenatal and postnatal clients
    • Be able to design and record an individualised exercise programme for antenatal and postnatal clients
    2

    Principles of physical activity for antenatal and postnatal clients

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the physiological and biomechanical changes associated with pregnancy
    • Understand the benefits, barriers and contra-indications to physical activity for antenatal and postnatal clients
    • Understand the importance of hydration, nutrition and appropriate clothing for antenatal and postnatal clients

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/6735/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2012