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Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Exercise referral specialists tailor fitness programmes to support those with chronic physical conditions or illnesses to improve their health and well-being. They will take referrals from GPs, the NHS and private medical practitioners respectively.
The Level 3 Exercise Referral course will train you to work with patients suffering from a variety of health conditions. The knowledge and skills acquired on this qualification will allow you to create safe and effective training programmes that aid rehabilitation and recovery.
What can follow is a well-paid, enjoyable and incredibly rewarding career.
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Available Packages
Deluxe Personal Trainer Package
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- Level 4 Obesity & Weight Management
- Level 4 Nutrition in Weight Management & Athletic Performance
- Individual RRP:
- £1,999.00
- £4,095.00
- Suspension Training CPD
- Medicine Ball Training CPD
- Advanced Periodisation CPD
- Postural Analysis CPD
- Flexibility CPD
- Business, Sales and Marketing CPD
- Individual RRP:
- £1,999.00
- £4,095.00
The Advanced Trainer Package
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- Level 4 Nutrition in Weight Management & Athletic Performance
- Level 4 Obesity Control and Weight Management Course
- Individual RRP:
- £1,399.00
- £2,597.00
- Kettlebells CPD
- Electrotherapy CPD
- Medicine Ball Training CPD
- Hydration CPD
- Body Weight Training CPD
- Suspension Training CPD
- Individual RRP:
- £1,399.00
- £2,597.00
GPs refer their patients to fitness professionals for a variety of reasons. Some require exercise and nutritional guidance for ongoing health conditions, whilst others will need specialist support following a recent injury or illness.
With the growing demand for experts within this field, OriGym's Exercise Referral Qualification ensures that you're trained to meet the needs of a diverse population with a variety of health issues. There has truly never been a better time to step into this career.
- Course Length: On average, the course takes 8 weeks to complete.
- Entry Requirements: Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification
- Accreditations: The Level 3 GP Referral course is fully endorsed by CIMSPA
- Cost: £699, with no hidden fees for registration, certification or examination, plus unlimited free exam resits
- Offer & Payment Options: Spread the cost with 0% interest on flexible monthly instalments.
Upon completing your exercise referral course, you’ll qualify with:
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (RQF)
- 10 CIMSPA points
On your GP Exercise Referral course, you’ll develop specialist knowledge across 4 primary areas, these are:
The Professional Practice For Exercise Instructors
Exercise referral specialists work with a range of clients, each with different conditions that require specific treatments. In this introductory module, you’ll learn:
- The responsibilities of an exercise referral specialist
- How the UK health system functions
- How GPs refer clients to Exercise-Referral specialists
- How to evaluate the risk and success of your clients
Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral
A solid understanding of various medical conditions is central to a career as an exercise referral professional. This module provides this knowledge extensively covering conditions such as:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Depression
- General Anxiety Disorder
Planning Exercise Referral Programmes
In this module of your GP Referral Qualification, you will learn how to tailor workout plans and exercise strategies to suit a wide range of medical conditions. This includes understanding how to:
- Offer the correct support to clients
- Safeguard various clients with different needs
- Provide guidance and motivation
- Set effective SMART goals
Instructing Exercise with GP-Referred Patients
Through reviewing existing case studies, assignments and examples from real GP, you’ll learn about setting physical, nutritional and personal goals for clients. This module will also involve the creation and instruction of a six-week programmes
To complete the Level 3 Exercise Referral course, you need to complete both theory and practical-based assessments. You will also have to complete all the online course modules that have mini-assignments and multiple-choice interactive quizzes to demonstrate your learning retention and competence.
- A multiple choice open book online exam on anatomy and physiology - 90% pass mark required
- A Multiple choice open book online paper on the application of nutrition - 90% pass mark required
- Practical assessment on delivering a programme for a patient of exercise referral
The theory exams include questions that are featured in our Level 3 Personal Trainer course. If you have already obtained this qualification you’ll be exempt from any relevant theory papers that have already been completed.
However, in this instance to obtain your GP Referral Qualification you'll still be required to pass your coursework and practical assessment for each relevant module.
OriGym’s Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is taught entirely online, allowing you to study and qualify in as much or as little time as you require. You will however need to complete your physical assessment at one of our nationwide locations.
Once enrolled you will gain access to our award-nominated e-learning platform, containing materials such as online lectures, e-books, and so much more to help you through the course modules!
Should you struggle with any aspect of completing your GP Referral course online, you can receive personal support 7-days a week (including evenings). Our team of tutors will be on hand to help you by phone, email, or our chatbox feature.
Careers & Progression:
Level 3 Exercise Referral courses open the door to a wide range of career opportunities within the NHS, private medical organisations such as BUPA, as well as fitness establishments like Nuffield Health.
Career Support:
As you progress throughout your career, OriGym’s post-course support team will provide continued guidance and advice to help you achieve success. This includes services such as:
- CV Analysis & Optimisation
- Distributing Your CV to Local Partners
- Free Business & Marketing Resources
- Mock Job Interviews
- Exclusive OriGym Alumni Discounts
These services have helped over 92% of our graduates find employment and you too can be a part of this impressive statistic.
Progression Routes:
After completing your Exercise Referral Qualification, you’ll also have the opportunity to progress onto additional fitness training courses. This includes a CIMSPA-endorsed Personal Trainer Diploma, which would, in turn, allow you to develop in areas such as Lower Back Pain Management, or Diabetes & Weight Control.
Alternatively, you can complement your exercise referral skills with knowledge of a topic such as sports massage therapy.
All students must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification prior to enrolling on our Level 3 Exercise Referral course. In addition to this, we ask all applicants be over the age of 16 prior to the commencement of studying!
Our Level 3 Exercise Referral Course is fully endorsed by CIMSPA, regulated by Ofqual, and awarded through Focus Awards.
This guarantees that your qualification is of the highest possible standards recognised by fitness industry employers in the UK!
There are no deadlines associated with this qualification, as you’ll complete your exercise referral course through distance learning, online.
This approach to studying allows you to complete the course at your own pace, with a flexible time-frame that fits around any prior commitments you may already have!
What Learning Materials Are Available for Students Completing Their Exercise Referral Course Online?
Following enrollment, students will gain immediate access to OriGym’s online learning platform. This contains resources that are essential for completing your online exercise referral course, including - virtual assessments, lectures, and interactive modules.
Students on OriGym’s GP Exercise Referral Course will also receive support from our team of expert tutors, 7 days a week via phone, email, or chat box.
Multiple funding streams are available through OriGym’s various partners, such as:
- RRPA (Rugby Players’ Association) - For current and former professional rugby player
- PCA (Professional Cricketers’ Association) - For current or former professional cricketer
- PFA (Players Football Association) - For current or former professional footballer
The MOD (Ministry of Defence) also offers funding for former and current military personnel, who wish to complete a vocational qualification that is Level 3 or higher!
Prior to receiving funding for a Exercise Referral Qualification, you will need to submit any documents that prove your affiliation with the relevant organisation.
Once you have completed your GP Exercise Referral Course, you will gain actress to a plethora of post-course support services. This includes CV analysis and distribution, business consultations, and preparation for a guaranteed interview with one of our corporate partners in your area.
We value the success of our students, which is why these post-course support services have helped over 92% of graduates find employment within the health and fitness industry.
UNRIVALLED CAREER SUPPORT
Join hundreds of our qualified exercise referral instructors working with leading health organisations.
We offer mock job interviews to prepare you for meetings with prestigious organisations such as NHS, BUPA, etc.
Our post-course support team will optimise your CV and distribute it to our corporate partners in your local area.
As an OriGym graduates you access a plethora of exclusive discounts to bolster your career!
Testimonials
Ashley Boyd
Really enjoyed my course especially the workshops!
My experience completing the gym instructor course with origym has been fantastic, I really felt supported throughout, the workshops where brilliant and I really enjoyed them, it really helped me to feel prepared for my assessment. The tutors are great and really make you feel at ease.
Heather Hacking
Founder of Heather Hacking PTFantastically Structured & Well Organised
As a mother of three children after spending the past nine years building her career as a solicitor, Heather made the decision to follow a life-long passion for health, wellness and fitness, and pursue a career as a personal trainer.
Studying part-time with OriGym to fit around family and work, I achieved my Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Training qualifications. I found OriGym’s courses to be fantastically structured and well organised, and my tutor Andy Tsang was brilliant - he taught me so much!
After graduating I started my fitness business with the sole purpose of empowering women, both physically and mentally. My business has now been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Breakthrough Personal Trainer’ category at Northern Ireland’s Health & Fitness Awards 2019 - I am so thrilled! I am very grateful to OriGym for giving me such a great foundation to launch my business from.
Nikola Matawalu
Professional Rugby Player & Fiji InternationalGreat Course Content & Structure!
He's made over 100 appearances for Glasgow Warriors, being twice awarded as Glasgow Warriors player of the season and also won the Pro12 title with Glasgow in the 2014-15 season. He also has 36 caps for Fiji.
I have a huge passion for health, fitness and rugby since I was young and now wants to broaden my knowledge across fitness with the goal of helping others. I Did some research across different courses and companies, OriGym was really attractive as a provider with how the course was structured. Being able to study Online around rugby, training and family commitments is really important to me. The course is easy to follow, with a mixture of information, quizzes and assignments. All of the subjects, modules and content are really interesting and helps broaden my knowledge. I'd be excited to do some personal training in the gym in the off season in the meantime to get some experience. I'm also excited to continue to study and get more knowledge in different areas with OriGym.
Sophie Dennison
Fitness InfluencerSophie Dennsion is a leading influencer within the health and fitness sector with a 195k followers on Instagram alone. She opted to study with OriGym as her chosen training provider for her Personal Training qualifications.
Follow Sophie's fitness and PT journey: @sophie_does_squats
I have had such a wonderful experience with Origym. I started and completed my Level 2 Gym Instructor theory within lockdown and passed my practical after lockdown. The Origym tutors were super helpful with feedback on work. Also, the programme design had lots of information and I could work at my own pace!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You can pay in affordable monthly instalments with 0% finance and no guarantor required.
Our payment plans are flexible and can work around any of your prior commitments.
Our course is price matched to competitors, meaning you can enrol for as little as £699!
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