REPs Accreditation Level 3 This accredited qualification is accredited AIQ &  CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points What Is The Course About?
  • How to identify the physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy in the body
  • How these changes relate to the studio and gym environments
  • How to identify cases when exercise and activity are not recommended
How Long Does It Last?
  • Online programme
  • Assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
  • Individuals 16 years or over
  • Personal trainers and advanced instructors
  • Those wishing to work with pregnant or post-natal women
What Qualifications Are Needed?
  • Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – or equivalent or higher, (other similar qualifications may be recognised)
What Will Be Studied?
  • Antenatal and postnatal anatomy and physiology
  • Baby development through each Tri-mester
  • Core stability and pelvic floor
  • Kegel exercises
  • The do's and don'ts of exercise for each trimester and the post natal period
  • Safety implications to training and reasons for referrals
  • Development of training programmes suitable for all trimesters of pregnancy
  • Childbirth and the postnatal period
  • Postnatal exercise programme development
  • Relevant teaching skills
How Is It Assessed?
  • Case study
  • Worksheet
  • Session planning and risk assessment
  • Nutritional advice leaflet
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
  • No, all course materials will be provided on the online course
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
  • Working as a specialist in exercise prescription for pre- and post-natal women within gyms, classes or one to one
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