YMCA
    Level 4
    QN: 601/4796/9
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    YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 55 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    YMCA
    Syllabus Units
    3 Units
    Guided Hours
    55 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Delivering physical activity programmes to individuals with mental health conditions

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for the delivery of physical activity programmes for individuals with mental health conditions
    • Be able to monitor physical activity programmes for individuals with mental health conditions
    • Be able to adapt physical activity programmes for individuals with mental health conditions
    • Understand how to motivate and support individuals with mental health conditions
    • Be able to evaluate physical activity programmes for clients with mental health conditions
    2

    Programming physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand roles and boundaries of the people involved in programming physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions
    • Be able to collect and analyse information about individuals with mental health conditions in relation to programming physical activity
    • Understand the benefits of physical activity for mental and physical health
    • Be able to appraise individuals with mental health conditions prior to programming physical activity
    • Be able to programme physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions
    3

    Researching the mental health landscape

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key mental health conditions
    • Understand the relationships between mental health, society and lifestyle
    • Understand legislation and government policy relating to mental health
    • Understand the roles of national organisations relating to mental health
    • Be able to evaluate the usefulness of a range of sources of information on mental health and its relationship to physical activity
    • Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of mental health interventions

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/4796/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    YMCA
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2014