This qualification provided through Pure Training and Development is suitable for fitness professionals who would like to offer exercise sessions and classes tailored specifically for pre and postnatal (ante and postnatal) women. This course is suitable for anyone with the passion to work with women during pregnancy and when they become new mums. Regardless of the field of fitness you are in, all instructors benefit from the knowledge delivered in this qualification.

Prerequisites

Learners must be aged 16+ and hold one or more of the following:

• Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
• Level 2 Certificate in Group training
• Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training Certificate
• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
• Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

Course Content

During this course you will cover:

• Anatomical, physiological and biomechanical changes in the prenatal and postnatal period
• The benefits of exercise and physical activity
• The barriers and concerns of physical activity and how to help clients overcome these
• The psychological impact of pregnancy and being a new mum
• The nutritional guidance you can provide
• The exercise guidelines for each trimester and the postnatal period
• How to design an individualised safe and effective exercise programme for a pre or postnatal client

Study Formats

This course is offered as distance online learning with the support of a mentor. You can study at a time and place that is suitable for you, making the course more accessible.

Studying will take place within our Online Learning Environment. The information is taught via a series of video presentations to replicate the classroom experience. Interactive activities and quizzes are used to check on your learning progress as you move through the units. The online learning environment is compatible with all modern devices.

You will have a personal mentor who will get in contact with you and they are there for support and guidance throughout the course.

Length of Course

It is recommended that this course will take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. This is based on 2-3 hours of learning per day. If you are able to complete more training each day then you may be able to complete it faster; equally, if you are not able to commit 2-3 hours a day then it may take slightly longer. You are also required to submit a worksheet and case study so time to complete these should also be taken into account. A timescale will be discussed between you and your mentor to help give you an idea of course duration.

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