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ActiveIQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition

QCF414

Do you want to start your journey to becoming a specialist pre and postnatal instructor? Then this ActiveIQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition course could be perfect for you.

Course duration

Up to 1 year.

Course outcome

You will receive your ActiveIQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Post-Natal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.

Entry requirements

To enrol on this course, students must have previously obtained a relevant qualification. Please see Q&A section for more information.

Assessment

A series of worksheets and a case study.

Course Options

Study Options

 
£489.00
or £14.97 /month*
Course code: QCF414

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Course overview

  • Understand the key considerations for pre and postnatal clients participating in physical activity.
  • Learn how to design and implement an effective and successful exercise plan for both pre-natal and post-natal clients.
  • Gain 20 CPD points for CIMSPA membership.

As well as providing an excellent knowledge base in personal training, this Active IQ Level 3 Award is ideal for students aspiring to become a specialist instructor for pre and post-natal clients, who want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in designing pre and post-natal exercise programmes and for those who would like to go onto further vocational training and placement opportunities.

During the course, you will explore the benefits and barriers/concerns of physical activity for pre and postnatal clients, the nutritional requirements for pre and postnatal clients, the role that healthcare professionals play in supporting pre and postnatal clients, and much more.

Through distance learning, you can study this course from the comfort of your own home, allowing you to study around other life commitments.

Enrol today and start your journey to becoming a specialised trainer!

Course content

  • Understand the benefits and barriers/concerns of physical activity for pre and postnatal clients.
  • Know the physiological and biomechanical changes that take place during pregnancy.
  • Know the physiological and biomechanical changes that take place during the postnatal period.
  • Understand the key considerations for pre and postnatal clients participating in physical activity.
  • Understand how to collect information to ensure health and safety when working with a pre or postnatal client.
  • Know the role that healthcare professionals play in supporting pre and postnatal clients.
  • Know the nutritional requirements for pre and postnatal clients.

  • Be able to design an individualised, safe, and effective exercise programme for a pre or postnatal client.
  • Be able to record and individualised, safe, and effective exercise programme for a pre or postnatal client.
  • Be able to identify and manage specific risks to the pre or postnatal client when participating in physical activity.

Awarding body

Active IQ are one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations for the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector and are recognised and regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA. They design qualifications that support clearly defined career pathways for the active leisure sector.

Your qualification is accredited by Active IQ, one of the UK’s leading Ofqual approved awarding bodies in the health, fitness and active leisure sector.

Extra information

Students’ knowledge will be tested by two different assessment methods. To successfully complete Unit 1, students will be asked to complete a series of worksheets to determine students understanding of key concepts and materials. Unit 2 will be assessed via a case study which requires students to design a programme card for each trimester and postnatal period.

This course will take approximately 40 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will receive a full year to complete the course, which is a lot more time than you will need. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. You choose whether you want to study this course through a course pack or an online learning platform. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

At the end of this course successful learners will receive an ActiveIQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Post-Natal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition (qualification accreditation number 603/3592/O). This means that you will achieve a Level 3 qualification on The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RCF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could enrol on another one of our health, fitness, and nutrition courses and enhance your skills and knowledge even further. You will be one step closer to being a fitness instructor, but here are a few job roles that use the knowledge learnt during the ActiveIQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition course:

  • Pre and postnatal fitness specialist
  • Prenatal exercise instructor
  • Postnatal fitness trainer
  • Health and wellness coach
  • Women’s health educator

You will need Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer, which can be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe website. You will also need to ensure your computer is able to play sound as some of the videos include audio.

Once you have enrolled, a member of our team will reach out to request your Unique Learner Number (ULN) in order to register you with the awarding body. The ULN is a 10-digit number that is already assigned to you and links to your personal learner record. You can find it on any previous certificates or results slips.

FAQs

To enrol on this course, students must have previously obtained one of the following qualifications:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
  • Level 2 Certificate in Group Training
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  • Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

  • Comprehensive study materials
  • Dedicated personal tutor support
  • Dedicated learner services
  • Accreditation
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • FREE CV critique service
  • FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
  • FREE XO Student Discounts membership

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.

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