Please note that the Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification has now been updated and replaced by the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long-Term Health Conditions.

This qualification is fully aligned to CIMSPA Professional Standards, ensuring it reflects current industry expectations, terminology, and scope of practice.The updated diploma equips learners to safely and effectively support individuals with long-term health conditions to engage in physical activity, working within recognised referral pathways and professional boundaries. Successful completion supports professional recognition and enhances employability across health, leisure, and community settings.

What will I learn?

• Anatomy and physiology: Long-term health conditions.
• The role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of long-term health conditions.
• Programming, adapting and delivering exercise for adults with long-term health conditions.

Requirements

Are 16+ years old.

Hold an appropriate sport/exercise or fitness occupation entry qualification mapped to one of the following CIMSPA professional standards: gym instructor; core group exercise instructor; personal trainer; Pilates matwork instructor; strength and conditioning (trainer).

Assessment

• Questions and answers on anatomy and physiology
• Long-term health conditions worksheet and professional discussion
• Applied case study worksheets, professional discussion and observed practical task
• Consultation and assessment
• Planning and programming
• Implementation and evaluation
• Showcase presentation
• Professional discussion

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 this qualification, your nationally recognised certificate will be processed. On certification, you will gain a CIMSPA endorsed qualification and 10 CIMPSA CPD points. All Leisure Active Training qualifications are Ofqual regulated and officially recognised as part of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF).

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