Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Exercise Sessions to Diabetic Clients (RQF)

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Qualification Overview

The aim of the Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Exercise Sessions to Diabetic Clients (RQF) is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to safety and effectively deliver exercise programmes to clients with diabetes. Upon successful completion learners will be able to plan, deliver and adapt exercise programmes in line with client needs.

Qualification Structure

In order to successfully achieve the Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Exercise Sessions to Diabetic Clients (RQF) learners must complete all mandatory units totaling 18 credits.

Learner entry requirements

Learners must hold a Level 3 Personal Training qualification or equivalent. Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.

Progression routes

Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:
  • British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification
  • Level 4 Certificate in Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Level 4 Award in Long Term Neurological Conditions

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 16 to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available in England.

Qualification Specification

To view the Qualification Specification please click here.

Mandatory Units

  Unit Title Unit Reference   Level   Credit Guided Learning Hours
Epidemiology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology for clients with diabetes   A/650/7054   4   4   28
Policies and behavioural strategies for managing diabetes D/650/7055 4 3 14
Maintaining health, safety, and the quality of exercise programmes for clients with diabetes F/650/7056 4 3 16
Planning and delivering exercise for clients with diabetes H/650/7057 4 8 48

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