Elevate your fitness career with TherapyFit Academy's Online Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral. With the online version of this qualification you are able to study and complete work remotely, in your own time and at your own pace. You are given access to our dedicated student portal and your own fitness tutor who will guide you through the course using various support methods. Our bespoke, unique sports and fitness qualifications are designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, ensuring you can achieve your goals without compromising your current commitments. Join us to gain an exceptional edge in the fitness industry.
Online Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
What you'll get it
Regulated by OFQUAL and approved by CIMSPA and REPs, The purpose of the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is to provide the learner with the knowledge and understanding of applying the principles of anatomy and physiology, medical conditions, professional practice, and nutrition. Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to plan and instruct suitable programmes of exercise for referral patients.
The Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is aimed at those learners who are currently working, or wish to work, within the fitness and active leisure sector.
How you'll get it
In order to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral learners must achieve the below mandatory units:
To achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, learners must achieve the below mandatory units:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
- Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral
- Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
- Planning Exercise Referral Programmes
- Instructing Exercise with GP Referred Patients
These units will be assessed through a range of methods, including a portfolio (workbook), online multiple choice exam and practical assessment
When you'll get it
The online Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is a self-paced course. This means learners can complete as quickly or as long as they'd like. We estimate a 6-8 week completion time for those that can commit to at least an hour of study a day, for 3-5 days week.
After you've got it
On successful completion of this qualification you will be able to gain employment as an exercise referral instructor and will be eligible for registration onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3.
Learners can progress onto specialist level 4 instructor qualifications such as low back pain and obesity and diabetes.
This qualification is fully endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).