The Fitness Education Academy
Pre and Post Natal Courses Scotland
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:
Course Content
- 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
During the course candidates will learn:
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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Stephane Smith
Anna Sthesia
Petey Cruiser
- Virtual sessions 1 day
- Total Qualification Time (preparation/home study/lectures) 30 hours
- Duration Flexible
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