Qualification details

Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral

Qualification summary

This qualification is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for clients with a number of medical conditions and common reasons for referral onto a community-based exercise referral scheme.

Qualification details

500/4710/3
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
01/09/2008
Approval end date:
31/12/2010
English
This qualification allows candidates to work in the area of exercise referral, it will also allow progression on to the new Level 4 Specialist Instructing qualifications that are currently in development
Health and Fitness Instructor
Sports Coach
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
110
Pass
Coursework
Multiple Choice Examination
Guidance for assessment is provided in the Assessor Guidance Document.
The MCQ paper is externally set and marked by Active IQ
This qualification comprises three mandatory units
  • H/501/8378 - Medical Conditions, Treatment and Safe and Effective Exercise Programming
  • D/501/8377 - Principles of Physical Activity and Exercise Referral
  • K/501/8379 - Professional Practice and Processes in Exercise Referral