Exercise for Arthritis qualification
Learning outcomes and objectives
The course boasts a comprehensive syllabus for those seeking to advance their knowledge of exercise and arthritis, including:
- Prevalence of arthritis in the UK and the scope for those working in an exercise setting
- Review of joint physiology, pertinent to arthritis.
- Introduction to the normal ageing process
- Pathophysiology of osteoarthritis
- Pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis
- Aetiology and symptoms of arthritis
- Introduction to the treatment and medication used with arthritis
- Use of braces, splints, supports, gloves and orthoses
- Surgical interventions for arthritis
- Nutritional advice and supplementation
- Principles of exercise prescription and physical activity guidelines for arthritis
- Specific benefits of exercise for arthritis
Candidate pre-requisites
- Leisure experience – as appropriate to relevant qualifications held
- Outgoing, friendly, motivational personality
- Natural aptitude to organisation
- An understanding of exercise and fitness theory
- A relevant fitness qualification*
*Exercise and health professionals wishing to undertake the qualification must hold the relevant gym-based pre-requisites:
WRIGHT Foundation CIC Exercise Referral Certificate or other endorsed Exercise Referral qualification
Should students wish to gain CPD points with CIMSPA, they must hold the relevant gym based pre-requisites:
e.g. Level 2 Fitness Instructor & endorsed Exercise Referral qualification, OR, Level 3 Personal Trainer & endorsed Exercise Referral qualification.