Your Exercise Referral and PT for People with Medical Conditions course
What are the benefits of this course for you?
Do something you love
There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone to feel better. Seeing the smile on the face of someone who can take the dog for a walk again, make it up and down the stairs without pain, or get back to their favourite hobbies like gardening and sometimes even sports too, is truly wonderful.
Helping a client to reduce or sometimes even come off medication, manage and reduce pain, or give them the self-confidence to live their life on their terms are just some of the many amazing benefits of working with people with medical conditions.
Get more clients
With over 25 million people in the UK over 50, and medical conditions far more common as people age, this qualification helps to set you apart as an expert. Even today, only a very small percentage of PT’s have the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to help the people who really need help.
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It’s thought that a third of men and a quarter of women in the UK have high blood pressure (Blood Pressure UK).
4.3 million people have type 2 diabetes, probably over 5 million if everyone was properly diagnosed (Diabetes UK)
The Royal Osteoporosis Society says that 3.5 million people in the UK have osteoporosis. Half of all women over 50 will fracture a bone because of the condition.
8.75 million people over 45 in the UK have sought treatment for osteoarthritis. (Versus Arthritis).
That’s just a small sample of the conditions you’ll learn about on this course.
As you can see, there’s plenty of work for you to do!
Boost your income potential
You’ve seen how many people need your help. Bear in mind that it’s the older generation that have more time and more spare money too, so you have plenty of opportunities to earn what your knowledge and skills deserve. As you’ll stand apart from most PTs, you’ll also find that you can charge higher rates than most.
And your job opportunities
Of course, not everyone who needs your help has the money, but having this qualification means you’ll be more likely to get a whole host of jobs in the wellbeing sector. Exercise Referral Instructor and Coordinator roles are needed nationwide and there are plenty more wellbeing and health positions popping up in the NHS and with private companies these days too.
Be reassured that you are insured
Yes, I know, plenty of PT’s train clients with these conditions without the right qualifications. But, if something goes wrong, they’re in big trouble. Get qualified, get protected, stand out from the crowd, and show your clients that you do everything in your power to look after them.
Plus, all the things that make any course with Balance very different…
Amazing face-to-face learning experiences focused on practical exercises - learn by doing not sitting!
Exceptional support and customer service before, during, and long after your course.
Mentoring support included in your course price
Learn from a hugely experienced tutor and fitness professional.
Intelligent, varied, and streamlined assessment approach blending short, easy-to-understand worksheets with case studies and practical observation.
Fully accredited and internationally recognised qualifications.
Flexible monthly payment options.
“If it wasn’t for Paul’s teaching I would not be where I am today, for which I am forever grateful! (I’ve recently opened my own gym and I love it!)
His passion and sound knowledge is addictive and creates an incredibly fun environment in which to learn.
I have clients in their 60s and 70s with musculoskeletal and cardiovascular issues and his course has given me real confidence to deal with such issues.
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Enquire about the course today
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Course information
Want to know a little more about the courses? You’ll find what you’re looking for in this section.
Course dates and venues
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VENUE: Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9BS. (FREE PARKING ON SITE.)
COURSE DATES:
Face-to-face learning:
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th May.
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th June.
Face-to-face assessments:
Half a day on one of Friday 28th - Sunday 30th June. (Alternative dates may be possible.)*
Plus four short (60 mins approx) video sessions to help you understand exactly how exercise referral schemes and PT for clients with medical conditions works (live Zoom support sessions are available to help with these).
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VENUE: Mode Club, 36 Bromyard Avenue, W3 7AU. (FREE PARKING AVAILABLE ON SITE.)
COURSE DATES:
Face-to-face learning:
Friday 5th - Sunday 7th July.
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th August.
Face-to-face assessments:
Half a day on one of Friday 6th - Sunday 8th September (Alternative dates may be possible.)*
Plus four short (60 mins approx) video sessions to help you understand exactly how exercise referral schemes and PT for clients with medical conditions works (live Zoom support sessions are available to help with these).
The course in a nutshell
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Get the knowledge, skills, confidence, and qualifications to be able to work with people with the most common medical conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, back pain, and mental health challenges.
Once completed, you’ll receive the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (recognised by CIMSPA).
You can use the qualification to specialise in common health conditions, broaden your personal training client base, or find a job in exercise referral or health and wellbeing.
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More face-to-face taught days than any other provider. Learn by doing with six face-to-face days and more live online sessions, ask questions instantly, and share experiences with fellow learners.
The personal touch: Deal with me and only me from start to finish. No waiting around to hear from a tutor or learner services, get help from the right person when you need it.
Up-to-date expertise: I’m still doing PT and working with cients with medical conditions so I can provide practical advice to help you run your business and look after your clients.
Added extras to make the difference: Whilst you won’t find them in the qualification criteria, we’ll cover additional things that really make the difference when working with people with medical conditions. There’s loads of time dedicated on course for exercise adaptations, including chair-based workouts and physio-style exercises to help people with very low levels of fitness. We’ll spend time on advanced coaching skills to boost your chances of helping people with complex needs to change their behaviour, and we’ll look not just at exercise referral schemes, but at how to run a PT business when working with these population groups too.
Help way beyond your course:
A FREE 1:1 mentoring session with me, to help you get the best from this qualification for your business or career.
You’ll also get free access to the Balance Expert Wellbeing Club, where I’ll provide you with constant updates on the latest science relating to each condition to help you stay ahead of the rest.
Not only that, you can get in touch any time with questions and I’ll be happy to help, forever!
Fully accredited: The course is a fully accredited UK qualification and Balance is a CIMSPA Training Provider Partner, meaning you’re in safe hands. The course is respected worldwide.
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Availability: There are only 12 spaces per course to ensure you get a great experience and all of the support that you need.
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Just £729 (spread the cost with 12 monthly instalments of £60.75)
Or
£629 (PAY UP FRONT AND SAVE £100)
Ways you can pay: Payments are possible with major debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
“Paul’s teaching is simple and clear with key information broken down into manageable, easy-to-absorb chunks with plenty of facts and relevant stories to keep you engaged. It is impossible to get bored when being taught by Paul. ”
Frequently asked questions about your course
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You will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral, awarded by Focus Awarding and endorsed for CPD points by CIMSPA.
The qualification is recognised in the UK and accepted in many countries around the world.
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You’ll learn about all of these medical conditions - high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes type 1 and 2, stress, anxiety, depression, back pain, osteoporosis, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis (including joint replacements), asthma, and COPD.
You’ll study the following units:
Professional Practice: Learn about the legal and safety considerations of working with clients with medical conditions, plus how exercise referral schemes work.
Understanding Medical Conditions: Gain a deep understanding of how each condition comes about and how it develops over time. Know the anatomy and physiology inside out and be able to explain it simply to clients. And learn all you need to know about medications, lifestyle changes, and exercise for each condition.
Planning Exercise Referral Programmes: Learn which exercises are safe and which are not for each condition. Discover how to choose the right timings, intensities, and variables for each client. Develop the skills to plan long-term programmes for clients with all the conditions covered, including how to manage sessions for clients with multiple conditions.
Delivering Exercise Referral Programmes: Hone your teaching and coaching skills when working with clients low in fitness and confidence to ensure safe, fun, effective sessions and help increase client retention. Master a wide range of simple adaptations to make common exercises appropriate for people with each condition. Build a library of appropriate health and fitness tests to use with clients with a wide range of conditions and fitness levels.
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Completion of worksheets (broken down into small chunks to make it more manageable).
Practical observation of both a consultation and an exercise session.
Case study creation for a client with a range of conditions.
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A comprehensive course manual.
Paper and/or electronic copies of your assessment worksheets and case study.
Access to an online area for recordings of online sessions and to download your worksheets, plus links to other helpful resources.
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12 months from your start date, but we constantly agree and set deadlines for each piece of work so we’ll aim to get you through at a pace that’s right for you.
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This Exercise Referral course is for anyone with a current Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.*
*It is possible for you to take the course if you have your Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. You’ll need to complete some additional units and pay a top-up course fee for these. Please get in touch with me to find out more.
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There is a range of Level 4 qualifications that you may wish to progress onto after this course, enabling you to specialise in different medical conditions. These include mental health, diabetes and obesity, back pain, stroke, neurological conditions, cardiac rehab, and falls prevention.
I’ll be happy to recommend amazing training organisations to help you through these. (I don’t get commissioned for this, I just want you to get the very best training you can.)
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