Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity – Menopause (Practitioner)

This is the first OFQUAL regulated course which is aimed at those looking to train clients who are transitioning through the menopause.

It is taught through blended learning, a mixture of e-learning, home study and face to face learning. Once booked onto the course you will be enrolled on your e-learning, this resource has been designed to teach you the knowledge and understanding in understanding menopause and interventions to support health and wellbeing. It will provide you with an in-depth knowledge and is also made up of quizzes, tasks and assessments to help aid and guide you through your learning.

Once you have completed your e-learning you will attend 2 face to face days where you will be guided through the rest of your learning with your course tutor. Prior to your attendance you will be provided with your learner assessment record which will give you the final information on your formal assessments. Some of these assessments will be completed prior to the attendance days, some during your attendance days and some after your attendance days. Your tutor will be available for any additional support you may need to guide you through the process.

Course Content

Candidates will learn the following:

• The fundamentals of menopause and the implications for health and wellbeing
• The effect of declining hormones on health and wellbeing for individuals transitioning through the menopause
• Programming and adapting exercise to support management of menopause symptoms
• Delivering exercise to support the management of menopause and menopause symptoms

Pre-requisite

Learners must hold a minimum of one of the following (or equivalent):

• Level 2 certificate in gym instructing or personal training
• Level 2 certificate in group training
• Level 2 certificate in exercise to music