The Exercise for Health Specialist program is a comprehensive qualification designed to equip fitness professionals with the expertise to design and deliver safe, personalised exercise programs for individuals with chronic health conditions. This course bridges the gap between fitness and healthcare, enabling professionals to support clients in achieving their health goals while improving their overall quality of life. This course aligns with the European Qualification Framework (EQF) Level 5 standards and prepares you to make a significant impact within the healthcare and fitness industries.

● EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer skills and knowledge or equivalent accredited certification

● EQF Level 3 Group Fitness Instructor or equivalent accredited certification if the Exercise Specialist wants to deliver group exercise.

● If aquatic activities are planned, the adequate qualifications for conducting exercise in water are required.

● At least 3 months fulltime equivalency of working as an Exercise Professional.

The learner must complete the following units:

1. Role of the Exercise for Health Specialist
2. Advanced Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
3. Physiology and Pathophysiology
4. Nutrition for Health
5. Psychosocial aspects of Health and Fitness: Changing Health Behaviours
6. Health and Fitness Assessment: Collecting and analysing information
7. Training Adaptations, Exercise Planning and Programming for Individuals with Controlled Medical Conditions
8. Participant Management and Programme Administration

● Coursework
● Workbook
● Practical demonstration/assignment
● Written examination
FAE Professional certificate
EREPs Membership
REPs Membership
● Level 5 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain

● Level 5 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

● Level 5 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports

● All other Level 5 specialist exercise instructor qualifications

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Benefits to you

  • The quality of your training is of an extremely high standard for the health, fitness and wellbeing sector
  • Our CPD training is often partially or fully reimbursed by employers
  • Demonstrate ongoing professional development for your profession*
  • Global portability and recognition
  • Your certificate is recognised almost in all gyms and fitness centers worldwide

Benefits to your clients

  • You are on top of the latest research and thinking and can provide up-to-date advice to your clients
  • You can prove to your clients that the training you have received is of the highest standard and is relevant to the health, wellness and fitness sector specifically

Benefits to your employer

  • You are on top of the latest research and thinking in your field You meet your company’s requirements and training standards
  • FAE and FAE partners are well-known and well-respected global brands in the health, wellness and fitness sector
  • Price :

    €2000

  • Dates :

    -

  • Level :

    Level 5

  • Language :

    English

  • Enrolling :

    -

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