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YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals

By London School of Science and Technology

The YMCA qualifications support every learner, whether they are taking their first steps into fitness or simply wish to boost their skills. Course Overview Through completion of this qualification, learners will develop an awareness of mental health and be able to signpost others to mainstream medical or alternative support organisations. The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners' understanding of mental health, mental ill health and the risks associated with mental health conditions. Learners will also learn about sources of support available to individuals with mental health conditions. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), this qualification can be used towards members' annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Enables learners to understand: • Mental health, mental ill health and mental health conditions • Attitudes to mental health • The importance of physical activity and exercise for mental health. Provides learners with knowledge of: • Risks associated with mental health conditions • Mainstream and alternative methods of supporting individuals with mental health conditions. Structure and Assessment: To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals (603/7146/8), learners must successfully complete one unit. Entry Requirments Learners should be aged 16 plus No formal prerequisites, however it is recommended that learners hold YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent. Progression Routes This qualification doesn't provide automatic progression onto another YMCA Awards qualification, however it may provide progression opportunities on to qualifications related to careers in mental health, health and social care, counselling or psychology. Learners taking this qualification may also consider further training at the same and higher levels in a range of qualifications. For example: • YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7). • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4). • YMCA Level 2Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7). • YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing (Coming soon). • YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1). • YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3). • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7). • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6). • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1). DURATION 29 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£249

YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living

By London School of Science and Technology

The YMCA qualifications support every learner, whether they are taking their first steps into fitness or simply wish to boost their skills.  Course Overview This award is suitable for learners of all ages, who wish to gain knowledge in diet and nutrition for their own use, as well as learners who wish to enhance the role they already have in the fitness industry. Learners will cover: • Structure and function of the digestive system • The glycaemic index • The role of cholesterol, macro nutrients and micro nutrients • Guidelines for a healthy, balanced diet • Obesity and weight management Structure: Mandatory units: • Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Living • Food Groups and Digestion Progression Routes: • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing • YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity Entry Requirements: None DURATION 50 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£249

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YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
Delivered in Belfast + 1 more or Online + more
£1,495

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

This qualification is suitable for learners holding a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction or equivalent who wish to progress to a career as a professional Personal Trainer on an employed or self-employed basis. This qualification is mapped directly to: The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Personal Trainer.

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Delivered in Belfast or Online + more
£995

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

The qualification aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to plan and instruct programmes for exercise referral. Learners will cover: Skills relating to the qualification: Collect and analyse nutritional information and apply the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme. Collect information about exercise referral patients and prepare patients and resources for exercise referral sessions. Instruct, adapt, conclude and review exercise referral sessions. Agree on goals, plan, manage, review progress and adapt an exercise referral programme with exercise referral patients.

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Delivered in Belfast or Online + more
£745

YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates-based Studio Reformer

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to: - Plan, deliver and evaluate Pilates reformer sessions and programmes, including: - Pilates-based group reformer sessions (6+) - One-to-one Pilates reformer sessions and programmes

YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates-based Studio Reformer
Delivered in Belfast or Online + more
£1,495

YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Applied Nutrition for Health, Wellness, Weight Management and Sports Performance

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

This qualification provides learners with knowledge and skills to apply reliable, evidence-based nutritional science and healthy eating recommendations. Learners will gain an understanding of nutritional science and their application to exercise, sport and athletic performance. This includes the limitations and risks of supplements and performance aids, and the importance of hydration for sports performance. Working within their scope of practice, learners will be able to support their clients in their understanding of the relevance of official guidelines to personal food preferences and needs, including for health and wellbeing, weight management and sports performance.

YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Applied Nutrition for Health, Wellness, Weight Management and Sports Performance
Delivered Online + more
£795

YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

This qualification is aimed at individuals who want to work in management roles in the Active Leisure Sector. Learners will cover: Understanding the active leisure sector / Health, safety and welfare / Leading a team / Promoting customer care / Understanding employment rights and responsibilities / Financial procedures / Delivering objectives through the work of an active leisure team / Supervising facility maintenance / Marketing services and products to customers / Operating swimming pool plant

YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management
Delivered Online On Demand12 weeks
£495

YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair Based Exercise

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work in an unsupervised capacity, including the values and principles of adult social care and the ability to plan and deliver chair–based exercise to either disabled adults or frailer older adults.

YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair Based Exercise
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,470

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing - Start Anytime

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment. Completing this qualification allows learners to access Gym Instructor jobs.

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing - Start Anytime
Delivered Online On Demand8 weeks
£625

YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

This qualification is for those who wish to be able to plan and deliver safe and effective weight management programmes to members of the population with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome.

YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
Delivered Online + more
£795

YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients

5.0(13)

By Platinum Training Institute

This qualification is aimed to give the individuals the skills and knowledge required to programme, supervise and induct a safe and effective programme for disabled clients.

YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,470

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Top Marks Performance

top marks performance

London

About It is becoming increasingly popular to lead a healthy lifestyle and be phyisically fit, which is why we at Topmarks Performance offer training routines planned to your specific needs, whether it is to build up strength, tone, increase core strength, improve fitness levels, Topmarks Performance will give you guidance to how these goals can become reality, without having to travel to a gym. TopMarks Performance offers one to one, couples and group sesssions within the comfort of your own home. All portable equipment is provided by Topmarks Performance. As a pescetarian for the last eight years my ambition to increase my fitness, physique and personal strength was often met with apprehension and disbelief by others. However, through my personal experience I endeavour to show my clients that it is possible to have the physique and level of fitness that you wish through sheer determination and an exercise regime tailored to your needs which I can offer you. From first hand experience I understand the necessity and power of goals and ambition. Through my passion and love of fitness and training others I can turn your goals in to reality. No matter what your starting point any goal is always achievable. I studied at YMCA fit in Central London; one of the UK’s leading training establishments. I qualified with an Advanced Diploma (Level 4) in Personal Training and specialise in the following:- Metabolic Training Fitness Testing Exercise Nutrition Suspension Fitness (TRX) Pad Work (Boxing) Group Training HIIT (High intensity interval training) Kettle bell training Calisthenics and more

Amplify Training And Consultancy

amplify training and consultancy

London

Amplify is a training and development consultancy led by Tom Burke. Founded in 2003, amplify provides services primarily to the voluntary sector with a focus on children and youth issues both in the UK and in the Global South. Tom has an extensive history of personal, professional and voluntary work with children and young people and the wider voluntary sector. From a child involved in youth work and global child rights advocacy, he developed skills and experience as a practitioner and advocate. He can bring this mix of experiences into work as a trainer, writer and consultant. Most recently, Tom was Deputy Chief Executive at Y Care International, the international development agency of the YMCA movement. He led their International Citizen Service youth volunteering programme, safeguarding & security, global youth work, policy & advocacy and financial management. Working part-time this was balanced with a range of freelance projects. Previously, Tom grew up in the youth and child rights movement. As a young activist, he was a member of the steering group of the Child Rights Caucus at the UN Special Session on Children and director of social enterprise ‘Young People Change the World’. He was engaged in local youth participation initiatives creating platforms for young people to be heard or to access services, including in sexual health and children in care. Tom was Chair of Trustees of youth-focussed international development charity Peace Child International. He was previously Senior Policy and Change Officer at the Children’s Rights Alliance for England, where he specialised in children’s participation rights, undertaking policy analysis, Parliamentary lobbying and campaigning for change. Over the past 15 years, he has undertaken consultancy for a range of clients on projects ranging from safeguarding, inclusion, evaluation and research projects, training and direct delivery.