Diploma in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long Term Conditions
3
MONTHS
***This course was formerly the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to plan, adapt and deliver exercise and physical activity sessions and programmes (within scope of practice) to meet the needs of adults with long-term health conditions.
Entry Requirements
This qualification has been designed for learners who:
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; Personal Trainer; Pilates Matwork Instructor.
Are able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
In order to have developed teaching skills and confidence, it is recommended that learners have at least six months’ experience planning and delivering exercise sessions before taking this qualification.
Qualification Structure
The learner must complete:
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
Assessment
Assessments include:
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, assessment and programming with observed delivery and evaluation
Programme implementation, showcase presentation and professional discussion
Location
*As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments.
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): 311
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 440
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
| START DATE – September 12th 2026
*Dates Below are for One Full Course |
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| September 12th (Face to Face) |
| September 13th, 26th, 27th (ALL LIVE Online) |
| October 17th, 18th (ALL LIVE Online) |
| November 7th, 8th (ALL LIVE Online) |
| November 21st, 22nd (ALL Face to Face) |
| 10am-4pm each day |
Diploma in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long Term Conditions
£795.00
***This course was formerly the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to plan, adapt and deliver exercise and physical activity sessions and programmes (within scope of practice) to meet the needs of adults with long-term health conditions.
