GP Referral Course

GP Referral Programmes

GP Referral Courses are designed to up skill Personal Trainers to be able to work with individuals suffering from a range of diseases and conditions.

There are currently (November, 2011) only 2,000 registered GP Referral specialists on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). With a target of 20,000 being set for 2015.

Bridges between the GP Referral schemes and Exercise Professionals are being developed year on year leading to increased communication and development in this specialised area.

GP Referral schemes work with highly trained and knowledgeable Personal Trainers to encourage healthier lifestyle and decreased incidences of diseases and conditions. GP Referral programmes normally last for 12 weeks however some local authorities run them over as many as 40+ weeks.

What areas do GP Referral Courses cover

You can expect REPs accredited GP Referral Courses to cover the following conditions and diseases:

The role of physical activity in the maintenance of health and wellbeing
The exercise referral process
Health behavior change
Development of coronary heart disease
Hypertension
Peripheral arterial disease
Obesity
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Back pain
Joint replacement
Asthma and chronic lung disease
Stroke
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Common mental health problems
An introduction to nutritional advice for common clinical conditions

Entry Requirements for GP Referral Courses

Learners on GP Referral Courses, from September 2011, are expected to hold a REPs accredited Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.

What career progressions are available after GP Referral Courses

Learners completing GP Referral Courses are then able to offer Personal Training to a range of special populations on a 1:1 and group basis in their usual place of work.
Learners could work as part of a GP Referral Scheme with their local authority
Learners are also able to progress on to Level 4 special population courses after completion of GP Referral Courses.

How long are GP Referral Courses and how will I study

GP Referral Courses take between 2-3 months to achieve
Learners receive a manual and attend 3 workshop days (2 successive days and a third 6 weeks later).
All learners are provided with tutor support via e-mail and phone
The option of e-learning is also available

Qualification Achieved

Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral

How do i access the GP Referral Course

For more details please visit GP Referral Courses

Interested? Enquire about a Course

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next available workshop days

30th May 2013

Course: Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral

Venue: CMS, Majestic House, Huddersfield
13th August 2013

Course: Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral

Venue: CMS, Majestic House, Huddersfield
19th September 2013

Course: Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral

Venue: CMS, Majestic House, Huddersfield
14th November 2013

Course: Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral

Venue: CMS, Majestic House, Huddersfield