Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-Term Conditions

• An understanding of applied anatomy and physiology and how it applies to exercise, health, and fitness. 
• An overview of the current health landscape, looking at UK prevalence and reasons why we have an increasing health problem, for example, socio-economic reasons and an aging population. 
• A comprehensive look at the cause of diseases, physiology, and medical and lifestyle management of long-term conditions. 
• Knowledge of the benefits, risks, and implications of long-term conditions for activity and exercise. 
• An in-depth look at behaviour-change theories and how to successfully apply behaviour change techniques when working with clients with long-term conditions. 
• How to plan and adapt exercise safely and effectively when working with clients with long-term conditions. 
• Insight into the professional practices for fitness professionals working with clients with long-term conditions. 

Skills

• Adapt and deliver effective exercise programmes for clients living with long-term health conditions. 
• Diversify your services as a fitness professional to support clients living with one or more long-term conditions. 
• Help clients manage their symptoms through behaviour-change techniques, lifestyle advice, and safe and effective exercise prescription. 
• Understand and maintain professional boundaries and know when to signpost clients to more appropriate services, such as a medical professional. 

Career progression

• Increases your earning potential and employability. 
• Broaden your client base and help boost your earnings.
• Learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career.
• Develop a specialism that is high in demand.

Support

• Taught by experienced and industry-qualified tutors who will provide guidance and support throughout the course.
• Unparalleled support online, over the phone and in person.
• Live tutor-led virtual classroom sessions, plus an introduction session at the beginning of the course.

eAssessments about the following topics: 

• Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health, and fitness 
• The health landscape 
• Managing long-term conditions 
• Behaviour changes for clients with long-term conditions 
• Planning and adapting physical activity with long-term conditions 

• You must be over 16.
• You must have an accredited L2 or L3 qualification (e.g. Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer, Yoga, Pilates) to complete this course 
• Where a prerequisite qualification has been achieved more than 3 years ago, you may be required to supply additional evidence to verify current competency. This may include a CV with supporting statements from a manager and clients and evidence of training undertaken within the last 3 years.