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The Menopause Qualifications

Part 1 — Foundation
(Open to everyone)

Part 2 — Applying to Fitness (for qualified fitness professionals)

Part 3 — Practitioner Status (industry-recognised instructor)

  • Menopause fundamentals: stages, signs/symptoms, diverse experiences

  • Implications for health & wellbeing

  • How to start supportive conversations

  • Safe signposting routes (medical and community)

Assessment

  • 10-minute presentation

  • Professional discussion (video acceptable)

  • Accredited Level 3 Award (QN 610/4378/3) and confidence to talk, support and signpost appropriately.

  • Effects of hormonal change on training, recovery and wellbeing

  • Programming and adapting sessions for inclusivity and safety (within scope)

  • Case-based application to real clients
    Assessment

  • Presentation & professional discussion

  • Programming/adapting exercise tasks

  • Applied case study questions
     

  • Accredited Level 3 Award (QN 610/4379/5) demonstrating capability to adapt exercise for individuals experiencing menopause.

For Instructors Working Toward Practitioner Status

For qualified professionals who want to demonstrate practical expertise and achieve full recognition as a Menopause Health & Wellbeing Practitioner.

This final stage builds on your knowledge and applied learning from Parts 1 and 2.
You’ll plan, deliver, and evaluate an exercise session specifically designed to support individuals experiencing menopause — showcasing your ability to translate evidence-based understanding into safe, inclusive, and effective practice.

Open to:

  • Learners who have successfully completed the Apply to Fitness qualification (Part 2)

  • Fitness professionals wishing to evidence live delivery and gain industry-recognised practitioner status with YMCA Awards

Completing this stage confirms your position as a trusted professional who understands, supports, and advocates for women’s health and wellbeing at every stage of life.

  • “Practitioner” status is achieved by completing the optional delivery unit within:

  • YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause (610/4379/5)

  • When the optional unit is successfully completed, the learner’s certificate is endorsed with the term “Practitioner”, confirming industry-recognised applied competence.

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