About this qualification 

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to support clients living with a range of one or more long-term condition(s), by encouraging them to lead healthier, more active lives to better manage their symptoms through effective behaviour-change techniques, lifestyle advice and safe and effective exercise prescription. 

Who is it suitable for? 

This qualification is designed for fitness professionals who wish to support clients/participants with physical activity, who have one or more long-term condition(s) and are within the scope of competence, or individuals looking to work in a clinical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on physical activity for patients with long-term conditions 

What are the entry requirements? 

Learners must be aged 16 or over.  

Learners wishing to undertake this qualification must have a suitable level 2 qualification in fitness/gym instructing (not including instructing children), or one of the following: 

• a suitable level 3 qualification in personal training 

• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork 
• Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga. 

There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved; learners should therefore have basic skills in communication pitched at level 1. 

How is this qualification structured? 

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 5 mandatory units. 

How is it assessed? 

Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence. 

Is employment or completion of work/industry placement required for this qualification? 

Work/industry placement experience is not required for this qualification.  

What related qualifications can you progress to? 

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following: 

• further education: 

• • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training 

• • Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy. 

Funding for our qualifications 

Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page. 

Useful links

Mandatory policies and fees | NCFE

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