Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity – Menopause
ON DEMAND
This qualification will equip personal trainers with a deep understanding of:
The Menopausal Experience
Personal trainers will explore the stages and effects of menopause, delving into the physiological and psychological impacts of decreasing hormone levels.
Overcoming Barriers
Menopause often introduces barriers to physical activity, particularly for individuals navigating the perimenopausal and post-menopausal phases. The qualification will provide personal trainers with insights into identifying health risk factors and considerations for training, ensuring the safety of their clients.
Empowerment Through Intervention
A critical aspect of this qualification is the introduction of interventions and strategies designed to offset the effects of menopause. These encourage individuals to engage in physical activity confidently and with the knowledge that they are being supported in their wellness journey.
Entry Requirements
Learners must have completed a qualification endorsed against a CIMSPA occupational entry professional standard:
Group exercise instructor
Gym instructor
Personal trainer
Pilates-based matwork
Yoga
Qualification Structure
The learner must complete:
Unit 1: The fundamentals of menopause and the implications for health and wellbeing
Unit 2: The effect of declining hormones on health and wellbeing for individuals transitioning through the menopause
Unit 3: Programming and adapting exercise to support management of menopause and menopause symptoms
Assessment
This qualification is assessed by:
Portfolio of Evidence
Professional discussions / Presentations
Location
ON DEMAND – Self Study / Directed Qualification with Tutor Help
Resources Included
Access to Course Platform
Digital Manual (Access for 1 Year)
*We include access to a digital manual for 1 year – After this time, you can purchase an extension for the digital manual if needed
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**You do have the option to purchase a physical manual (at an additional cost) at the checkout if you wish
***We do not include a physical manual to keep the course cost at a minimum
Accreditation
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 45
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 99
Certificate
On Completion you will receive a Digital Certificate directly from the board
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*You do have the option to purchase a physical copy of your certificate (at an additional cost) from the board (Instructions will be included in the digital certificate email when you are certified)
**We do not include a physical copy due to the board going “digital-first” and also to keep the course cost at a minimum
Course Dates
ON DEMAND – Self Study / Directed Qualification with Tutor Help
Important Note
By completing this qualification, learners will have gained the essential underpinning knowledge to be able to adapt exercise and fitness sessions to ensure they are inclusive for individuals transitioning through the menopause.
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In order to add the term ‘Practitioner’ to the Qualification Learners must also complete:
Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause (Practitioner)
*If Learners also complete the above course they be acknowledged with the addition of the term ‘practitioner’ on their certificate to confirm that they have demonstrated relevant skills delivering exercise for this population.
Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause
£345.00
This qualification will equip personal trainers with a deep understanding of:
The Menopausal Experience
Personal trainers will explore the stages and effects of menopause, delving into the physiological and psychological impacts of decreasing hormone levels.
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