Level 3 Course Objectives
- The development of an understanding of impairments and medical conditions in relation to physical fitness and training.
- An understanding of issues relating to motivation and adherence to training with disabled people.
- The ability and confidence to complete functional assessments with disabled people.
- The ability and confidence to develop fitness programmes that meet the needs of disabled.
Level 3 Course Pre-requisite Qualifications
All candidates need to have attended the Level 2 Award in Supervising Exercise with Disabled People before being able to attend the Level 3 course. The Level 2 course is essential in order to fully partake in the Level 3 and to gain enough information to be able to effectively programme exercise for disabled people.
To attend the Level 3 course both of the following pre-requisite qualifications are required.
- VRQ or NVQ Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor or equivalent
- IFI Level 2 Award in Supervising Exercise with Disabled People
IF YOU ARE FULLY REGISTERED AT LEVEL 3 ON REPS THEN YOU WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE COURSE.
Original certificates or the pass letter receive for your level 2 Award in Supervising Exercise with Disabled People will need to be made available on day one of the Course. 'Equivalent' REFERS TO AN equivalent qualification accepted by REPs (e.g. a qualification taken prior to VRQs or one taken abroad). In this case, a REPs full membership certificate stating the appropriate words (Advanced Gym, Personal Trainer) will be accepted as evidence.
It is the candidate's responsibility to provide evidence of their pre-requisite. Neither the IFI nor YMCAfit can enter into negotiations with other training providers or awarding bodies on the candidate's behalf.
It is preferable that the pre-requisite Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor qualification should have been completed prior to attending the Course. However, if you have not achieved the minimum pre-requisite qualification criteria in advance of the Course:
- You may complete the Course, complete the pre-requisite qualification at a later date and then arrange an assessment for this Course after achieving the pre-requisite.
- You would not be charged for this assessment provided it is part of a scheduled IFI Level 3 Course.
Level 3 Course CPD points
Attending this course gives you 20 CPD points, which will contribute to maintaining REPS membership status.
If you require a course information sheet, course registration form or forthcoming dates for the level 3 training course please click the link below or alternatively contact Cheryl Davidson at the IFI office on the number given below.
Course Fees
Please be advised that the Level 3 training course is available free of charge to all National Sports Foundation (NSF) sites through grant aid from the IFI and is supported by your employer through their partnership with the IFI.
Main Scheme sites, Pilot sites and external candidates are welcome to attend the training Courses however there will be a fee of £350 plus VAT per course.
Please be advised that priority has to be given to NSF sites and you will be informed no later that 3 weeks before the start of the course if your application has been successful. If you have any questions concerning the course fee please do not hesitate to contact Cheryl Davidson on the number below.
It is essential that you complete the course registration form and return it to the IFI office no later than three weeks before the first date of the course. However you are encouraged to return the form to the IFI office at the earliest opportunity to ensure your place on the course even if it is six months in advance. This can be done by post to the IFI office address on the form, or by email. If returning the form by email, a signature is not required. Your signature will be sought during the Course.
If your have any further questions candidates are welcome to contact Cheryl Davidson on 0114 257 2051.
