Level 4 Certificate Exercise Training For Chronic Respiratory Disease
Key Facts
Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 11 - 15 Weeks
Course Code: TDF3510
Location: Loughborough College
Code: TDF3510
This course is for exercise professionals who are looking to develop their knowledge of safe and effective exercise programming for clients with respiratory disease.
This distance learning course aims to provide candidates with the knowledge
and skills required to design, agree and adapt a physical activity programme for
adults with chronic respiratory disease.
- The causes and management of breathlessness client safety,
contraindications to exercise and reasons for stopping exercise
- How different body systems change with age and the considerations for
exercise programming for individuals with chronic respiratory disease and
additional clinical conditions
- How to design and agree review and adapt a physical activity programme for
clients with chronic respiratory disease
By the end of the course candidates will have an understanding of:
- The respiratory system, components of respiration, and common respiratory
conditions
- Medications and delivery devices used in the treatment of chronic
respiratory disease
- The physiological responses to exercise for this client group and the
pulmonary rehabilitation assessment process
- Pulmonary rehabilitation and the principles of exercise programming for
individuals with chronic respiratory disease participating in community based
sessions
Assessment Details
- A written exam paper comprising multiple choice, short and long answer
questions: This will be of 90 mins duration and will be based on sections of
the course manual.
- A written case study based on a patient you have observed in pulmonary
rehabilitation including prescription of a programme for this patient if they
were to be referred to you in the community.
- Viva (if required) to clarify any areas questioned in the written
submission
Registered REPS Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor (essential if
registering Level 4 specialism with REPS)
At least 6 months experience since Level 3 qualification (evidenced by a
reference letter)
Exercise professionals must also be endorsed by a pulmonary rehabilitation
professional 94%
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme
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