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Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Clients with Pre and Post Natal Exercise and Nutrition

This course is ideal for instructors or personal trainers who are interested in designing exercise programmes for pre and postnatal women. The course is taught through a blended learning which is a mixture of home study and one attendance day (virtual). The course is made up of two units which are:

  • Unit one - Physical activity, health and nutritional considerations for pre and postnatal clients
  • Unit two - Programming safe and effective exercise sessions for pre and postnatal clients
  • Course Content

      During the course candidates will learn:

    • The benefits and barriers/concerns of physical activity for pre and postnatal clients
    • The physiological and biomechanical changes that take part during pregnancy and the postnatal period
    • The key considerations for pre and post natal clients participating in physical activity
    • How to collect information to ensure health and safety when working with a pre or postnatal client
    • The role that health care professionals play in supporting pre and postnatal clients
    • The nutritional requirements for pre and post natal clients
    • How to design an individualised, safe and effective exercise programme for a pre or postnatal client
    • How to record an individualised, safe and effective programme for a pre or postnatal client
    • Identify and manage specific risks to the pre or postnatal client when participating in physical activity

    Pre-requisite

    • Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing/Group Training or equivalent

    Pre and Post Natal Courses Scotland

    Assessment and Certification

    The course is assessed through written questions, assignments, theory assessments and practical observations. Some assessments are completed as home study, some during the attendance days and some on an allocated assessment date. Please note that if you cannot make your allocated assessment date for this course there is an option to change to a different date.

    On completion candidates will be awarded with an Active IQ level 3 Award in Supporting Clients with Pre and Post Natal Exercise and Nutrition

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    • Virtual sessions 1 day
    • Total Qualification Time (preparation/home study/lectures) 30 hours
    • Duration Flexible
    Pre and Post natal exercise and nutrition
    APPLY PAY IN FULL £350

    UPCOMING COURSE DATES

    PENICUIK (NEAR EDINBURGH) - 9th November 2024

    PENICUIK (NEAR EDINBURGH) - 25th JANUARY 2025

    PENICUIK (NEAR EDINBURGH) - 3rd May 2025

    PENICUIK (NEAR EDINBURGH) - 30th September 2025

    PENICUIK (NEAR EDINBURGH) 8th November 2025