YMCA
Level 3
QN: 610/1668/8
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YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 25 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
25 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Delivering exercise for healthy, active older adults
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan, deliver and review exercise sessions for older adults
2
Healthy ageing and the role of physical activity and exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand ageing and the effects of the ageing process
- Understand healthy ageing
- Know the risks and contraindications to exercise
- Understand guidelines for best practice when delivering physical activity and exercise with older adults
3
Programming and adapting exercise for older adults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to screen and assess older adults prior to participation in physical activity and exercise
- Know how to plan and adapt exercise for older adults
- Be able to plan and adapt exercise for older adults
- Know how to review the planned programme
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1668/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2023