Today’s blog will explore the role of the Long-term conditions qualification, to help fitness professionals fulfil the changing needs of the fitness industry.
The fitness industry is continually adapting and remodelling itself. It has changed from Keep Fit to fitness fads, budget gyms and online coaching. Now the biggest challenge the fitness industry faces is a need to address health.
As the UK population grows, the prevalence of common clinical conditions also increases. This means more clients fail a PARQ and the average FITPRO is unable to work with them.
Today we’ll explore:
- 6-minute video tutorial
- What is the Future of the Fitness Industry?
- What is the Long-Term Conditions Qualification for FITPROs?
- What conditions are included in the Long-Term Conditions Qualification?
- The Role of Long-Term Conditions Qualification in the Future of Fitness:
- Plus 3 mock questions to test your knowledge
- An invitation to upskill and get qualified
Start by watching the 6-minute video tutorial below:
Watch-The future of fitness:
What is the Future of the Fitness Industry?
The fitness industry is constantly evolving, and the biggest change right now is a decline in client health.
There is an increase in the prevalence of long-term health conditions. This means more clients are failing a PARQ and are unable to work with the average FITPRO.
The rise of health conditions includes diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and arthritis. These all require specialized knowledge and care from fitness professionals.
As the UK population ages, the number of people living with conditions is expected to increase further. This presents a significant opportunity for fitness professionals who can upskill to meet the growing need.
The future of the fitness industry will be defined by FITPROs who can work safely and effectively with clients who have long-term conditions.
This requires a deep understanding of the considerations associated with these conditions. The FITPRO needs to learn how to design personalized exercise programs that are safe and effective.
Fitness professionals who can meet these needs will be in high demand. The fitness industry will evolve to include more health, well-being and lifestyle advice. As the UK population grows, and conditions continue to rise, the FITPRO will become an integral part of supporting clients to better health.
What is the Long-Term Conditions Qualification for FITPROs?
The Level 3 long-term conditions qualification is a specialized certification. Fitness Professionals can add this qualification to their existing Gym, PT, Pilates or Yoga skills. This allows them to work with clients who have chronic health conditions or refer a PAR-Q.
The course will teach skills and knowledge to design safe and effective exercise sessions for those with conditions.
You learn 27 long-term conditions including diabetes, heart disease, Parkinsons’, depression and obesity.
The long-term conditions qualification program covers a range of topics. This includes:
- The pathophysiology of chronic conditions,
- Considerations for exercising with long-term conditions
- How to decide if a client is safe to exercise
- How to refer and liaise with healthcare professionals
- The client journey
- Exercise and nutrition recommendations
- How to monitor and adapt exercise programs
A Long-Term Conditions Qualification is a game-changer for fitness professionals. They can expand their client base by working with individuals who have chronic conditions.
This means no more turning away clients who fail a PARQ and the ability to attract more clients.
The demand for fitness professionals who can work with chronic conditions is on the rise. Having this qualification can set fitness professionals apart and improve their career prospects.
What conditions are included in the Long-Term Conditions Qualification?
Long-term conditions qualification is for FITPROs to work with clients who have chronic health conditions. It covers 27 conditions and teaches pathophysiology, safe exercise, and nutrition recommendations.
The 27 conditions include:
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Low Back Pain
- Total Joint Replacement
- Cardiovascular Disease and Dyslipidaemia
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease and complications including Angina
- Asthma
- C.O.P.D.
- Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
- Obesity
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety & Stress
- Schizophrenia
- Substance Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Hypo & Hyper-Thyroidism
- Connective Tissue Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & ME
- Cancer
- Fibromyalgia
The Role of Long-Term Conditions Qualification in the Future of Fitness:
The Long Term Conditions Qualification will play a critical role in the future of the fitness industry.
It will help Fitness Professionals keep up with changing client demands. The FITPRO will be qualified, insured and confident to work wit ha new genre of client.
The prevalence of long-term conditions is increasing. In order for the Fitness Industry to survive alongside this change in demographic, FITPRos need to adapt. This adaptation includes more focus on health, well-being and behavioural change.
Fitness Professionals who can work safely and effectively with this population will be in high demand.
Having this qualification will set them apart in a competitive market. The Long Term Conditions Qualification will help Fitness Professionals meet the evolving needs of their clients. Ultimately, shaping the future of the health and fitness industry.
DR:TL – In Summary:
With the growing number of people in the UK suffering from chronic diseases, more clients are failing PARQs. This has increased the demand for qualified FITPROs who understand health conditions.
This blog emphasized the need for fitness professionals to adapt and upskill to meet the demand of the UK. It is critical to shift the focus towards HEALTH as well as fitness. This means having the skills knowledge and confidence to support the changing needs of clients.
FITPROs will need to focus on health, well-being and behaviour change to maximise the client results. The FITPROs that are most prepared for this shift will be the ones benefitting from a bigger client base and winning new job roles.
How to get qualified to Train Clients with Long-Term Conditions?
Become a specialist in offering health-related activity advice and supporting clients that fail a PAR-Q or have Long Term Conditions.
This is your opportunity to set yourself apart from other FITPROs, expand your knowledge, confidence, and link up with healthcare professionals.
Test your knowledge with three mock questions:
Q1. Which is a reason for failing a PARQ?
A. Healthy with no conditions
B. An undiagnosed niggley ache
C. A diagnosed medical condition
D. Not on medications
Q2. Which of the following qualifications is needed to work with a hypertensive client?
A. Level 3 Diploma Personal Trainer
B. Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
C. Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-Term Conditions
D. Level 3 Diploma in supporting pre and post-natal clients
Q3. What is the name of the risk stratification form used prior to exercise?
A. PARQ
B. Informed Consent
C. Client trainer agreement
D. Fitness questionnaire
Answers to the mock questions are :
Question 1= C, Question 2 = C, Question 3 = A
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Hayley “The Role of the Long-Term Conditions Qualification” Bergman
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