This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work in an unsupervised capacity, including the values and principles of adult social care and the ability to plan and deliver chair–based exercise to either disabled adults or frailer older adults.

What will I learn?

• The values and principles of adult social care.
• Knowledge and understanding of chair-based exercise and its value with adults in care and community settings, including frailer older adults and disabled adults.
• The difference between chair-based exercise and physical activity.
• The impact of body systems changes associated with ageing, disability and inactivity.
• The structure and content of a chair-based exercise session.
• How to plan for frailer older adults or disabled adults.
• How to plan a safe and effective chair-based exercise session.
• How to deliver a safe and effective chair-based exercise session.
• How to reflect upon a safe and effective chair-based exercise session.

Requirements

Learners must be aged 16+. Ideally they should have some experience of gym-based exercises through personal practice and should have a certain amount of physical fitness. Learners should also have communication skills pitched at level 2 which can be developed during the course.

Assessment

• Coursework
• Practical demonstration/assignment

Additional Costs

You may re-sit the assessment portion of this course for £50.

Payment Options

5% payment plans are available for this course. Please contact us directly to discuss your options.

Accreditation

On achieving the qualification, your nationally recognised certificate will be processed. On certification, you will gain a CIMSPA endorsed qualification. All Leisure Active Training qualifications are Ofqual regulated and officially recognised as part of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF).

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