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Level 3 Exercise For Older Adults Qualification

Learn how to adapt exercise for older adults and confidently support this growing client base

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Course Overview

Introducing the Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes For Older Adults. This short online course equips fitness professionals with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on their clients' lives. By the end, you'll gain a deep understanding of the ageing process and how tailored exercise programs can enhance overall well-being and quality of life.

The UK's ageing population presents both challenges and opportunities for fitness professionals. It's reported, over 11 million people (18.6% of the population) are aged 65 and over, and by 2030, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million (22%). It's likely that some of your current clients are part of this group, and future clients will increasingly be older adults. As the UK's demographic ages, clients seek an alternative and inclusive method of staying healthy into older age.

This course is designed to boost your confidence in planning exercise programs for older adults. You'll understand their unique health and fitness needs and be equipped to tailor sessions that are safe and effective. You'll learn how to assess an older adult's current fitness and health status, ensuring your training plans are appropriate for their abilities and limitations.

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive two certificates, certifying you as a specialist in working with older adults, further boosting your expertise and career opportunities.

This course is delivered 100% online and fully accredited by Active IQ, Ofqual, and recognized by CIMSPA, ensuring that this qualification is internationally recognised.

Below is a full outline of your journey through our Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes For Older Adults qualification.

Course Structure

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Let's Introduce

Likely is you'll speak with Hayley prior to signing up. Any questions you have please do arrange a call via the "Contact Us" button below:

Throughout your entire course you'll have me (Hayley) as your main contact and tutor.

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As soon as you enroll you'll get instant access to your Parallel Coaching Academy student login. Here you'll find a number of online learning programmes that you have lifetime access to, including:

6x Understanding the ageing process tutorials

6x Session Programming tutorials

2x Older adult business tutorials

Access to our "Specialist Instructor Forum"

Document Vault

FITPRO Start-Up Kit

We estimate that 1-2 hours of homestudy per week is ideal. This would guide you to complete the entire qualification inside 4-weeks. We have some learners complete everything in just 3-days. Whilst some spread their course out further towards 8-weeks.

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Structured Home Study

Everyone learns at different speeds and in a variety of ways. That's why you get online tutorials that you can press play, play, pause and rewind to ensure you grasp everything.

All tutorials can be downloaded to MP3 and MP4 so you can learn anywhere, anytime and offline. Plus each tutorial has a cheatsheet to guide you towards key outcomes.

Homestudy must be easy and fun to complete. Meaning you enjoy learning and supercharge your knowledge & confidence

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Online Learning

This Level 3 qualification comes with enhanced support to ensure you build the knowledge and confidence needed to reach this sought-after course.

Get expert support via email, phone, and our Learner Community, with direct access to tutors and peers.

Stay accountable, overcome challenges, and gain the confidence to work with clients needing specialist advice.

Click the + buttons below to learn more about each unit of your course.

Unit 1: Physical activity and Health Considerations for the Older Adult

This unit explores how aging affects health and activity advice for older adults.

You'll get unlimited access to 8x Video tutorials and the supporting resources.

You'll learn:

◾️ The effects of ageing on the UK population

◾️ Physiological and biomechanical changes associated with ageing

◾️ The medical conditions commonly associated with old age

◾️ The implications of health and ageing on physical activity

◾️ Key activity considerations for older adults

◾️ Communication skills required to engage with older adults

◾️ Marketing to the older adult: Getting found and getting busy.

You'll need to complete 4 separate assessments to pass Unit 1:

◾️ 3 x worksheets
◾️ 1 x infographic poster

All assessment paperwork is provided in both word and PDF format.

The Learner Achievement Portfolio (LAP) can be typed. or printed and handwritten.

You can submit all work at the end of the course, or submit each worksheet as you go to make sure you are on track.

Your tutor will support you through the entire course journey.

Unit 2: Designing and Adapting Exercise Programmes for The Older Adult

This unit focuses on planning and delivering exercise programmes for older adults.

The emphasis is to adapt sessions to make sure they are safe and effective for client specific goals and ability.

You'll learn:

◾️ The principles of collecting information during the consultation

◾️ How to identify client goals

◾️ How to plan safe and effective Physical Activity sessions for older adults

◾️ Principles of programming and progression for older adults

◾️ Instructing skills for older adults

◾️ Adapting and monitoring exercise sessions for older clients

You'll get unlimited access to 6x Video tutorials and the supporting resources.

You'll need to complete 2 separate assessments to pass Unit 2:

◾️ 1 x worksheet
◾️ 1 x case study (this is hypothetical)

All assessment paperwork is provided in both word and PDF format.

The Learner Achievement Portfolio (LAP) can be typed or printed and handwritten.

You can submit all work at the end of the course, or submit each worksheet as you go to make sure you are on track.

Your tutor will support you through the entire course journey.

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You Get 2 Certificates:

1️⃣ Active IQ Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes For Older Adults.

2️⃣ Certificate In Supporting Older Adults To Lead A Healthy Life.

Course Cost: £350

Payment Plan options avaliable.

This qualification is 100% online

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Entry Requirements

To complete this course, you must already hold a minimum of a Level 2 Gym, Level 3 PT, Yoga or Pilates qualification. This could be a Level 2 gym instructor or level 2 exercise to music.

If you don’t already have the pre-requisite, you can complete it alongside this qualification with our ''Specialist Package'. Please click the "enquire now" link above to learn more about our specialist packages.

How you'll be assessed

The course is split into multiple units which are assessed online via worksheets and a case study.

You will receive a learner achievement portfolio containing all the necessary coursework, and programme card templates. You have the option to fill it out using pen and pencil or complete it online.

Here's a list of your assessments to qualify as a Level 3 Older Adults Specialist:

Infographic promoting health

4x Worksheets comprising of 1 to 8 mark answers

Case Study - Hypothetical training plan

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Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes For Older Adults

✔ Requirement = Valid Level 2 Fitness Qualification or Level 3 Fitness Qualification

You'll get 2 certificaates:

1️⃣ Active IQ Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes For Older Adults Certificate.

2️⃣ Certificate In Supporting Older Adults To Lead A Healthy Life.

✔ 100% online

✔ Instant & Lifetime Access + Updates

✔ Access to our "Specialist Instructor Forum"

✔ Document Vault

✔ FITPRO Start-Up Kit

✔ Next step Career Consultation

✔ 24/7 Student Support

Course Cost: £350

Payment Plan options avaliable.

This qualification is 100% online

Enrollment is open.

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You can enroll over the phone by calling student support on: 07513735700 or enroll below in 3 easy steps:

1️⃣ Enter your contact details and your address.

2️⃣ Select which payment option is best for you.

3️⃣ Enter your payment details and press 'COMPLETE ORDER'.

There are two payment options:

Option 1 = Pay £350 in full today.

Option 2 = Pay £120 deposit today. This allows you to secure your place on the course and get 100% access to your course materials.

The remaining balance will be paid via 2 consecutive monthly instalments of £120 on this day next month.

Payment plans will be taken automatically each month via a secure payment gateway.

Parallel Coaching does not see or have access to your personal bank details.

There is NO credit checks.

Terms & Conditions apply.

How long do I have to complete my course?

Officially you have 3 years to complete your course.

You can enrol on the Level 3 award in older adults anytime and the average person completes within 2-4 weeks.

There are no additional or hidden fees.

It's our job to ensure you have the best learning journey and graduate with 10/10 knowledge and confidence.

How long do I have access to my resources for?

You get instant and lifetime access to all your study resources.

Not only that... you get all the future updates as well.

I haven't fully completed the pre-requisite?

Can I still enroll?

Yes... we have many learners enroll whilst completing the final stage of their course.

You can start learning and even do your assessments... all we ask is you are complete in your pre-requisite course before you are fully certified for this Level 3 award in designing programmes for older adults.

Do I get support?

Lots... now you might think this answer is cheesy or vague.

But it's the truth...

We know walking this FITPRO road can seem daunting, and we want to ensure you know that you’re never walking it alone. We’re here for you in four different ways.

Quick: Reach out in our closed FB group

Direct: Live chat with the Parallel Coaching team if messaging suits you better.

Comprehensive: Email us if you’re looking to have a more comprehensive and in-depth conversation. You can send work to mark and we will reply with any areas to work on.

Accountability: Book phone calls with us as often as you like, or schedule ongoing calls to hold you accountable.

And when we say lifetime, we mean it. We have students from ten years ago who still come back to check in and get help.

Free Advice: 07513735700

Free advice to any aspiring fitness professionals & career advice to all our students.

Whether it's how to get clients, writing fitness programs, understanding complex exercise-physiology, or what course is best for you!

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Do I need this award if I already have the Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification?

Yes.

The Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification or NEW level 3 supporting clients with long term conditions focuses on those who refer a PARQ and isn't age specific.

If you wish to work safely and effectively with those over the age of 65 then you need this NEW Level 3 Award in Designing Programmes For Older Adults.

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Hayley will then contact you straight away to introduce and orientate you with your learning and next steps.

Payment is taken securely, using an online international payment gateway; offering you security and an instant receipt of payment.

Parallel Coaching do not see or keep any of your payment card details.

If you choose to pay your full course fees today there are NO repeat payments or monthly fees.

Or if you choose the payment plan option. Your deposit is taken today and then all future payments are taken automatically on the same date each month.

If you want to discuss your payment plan option please call us on 07513735700.

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