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

Advancing Health and Wellbeing Through Menopause Education

Become a YMCA-qualified Menopause Practitioner with Rachel Hubbard Training.
For qualified fitness professionals ready to adapt exercise programmes for individuals transitioning through the menopause.

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​Why Understanding Menopause Matters​

What you’ll learn

  • 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
     

How the Pathway Works

  • Part 1 — Foundation (open to all): understanding menopause and interventions to support health & wellbeing.

  • Part 2 — Apply to Fitness (for qualified fitness professionals): adapt exercise for people experiencing menopause.

  • Part 3 — Practitioner Status (industry-recognised instructor): complete the full pathway to be recognised as a Menopause Practitioner within the YMCA Awards framework.

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YMCA offers two Level 3 qualifications that map to this pathway:

  • Level 3 Award in Understanding Menopause and Interventions to Support Health and Wellbeing (QN 610/4378/3) → Part 1

  • Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause (QN 610/4379/5) → Part 2, and with the optional delivery unit achieved → Part 3 Practitioner

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Entry Requirements

Learners must already hold a qualification endorsed against one of the following CIMSPA Occupational Entry Standards:

  • Group Exercise Instructor

  • Gym Instructor

  • Personal Trainer

  • Pilates-based Matwork

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Assessment

  • Presentation and professional discussion

  • Programming and adapting exercise to support management of menopause and its symptoms

  • Applied case study questions

  • Plan, deliver and evaluate an exercise session (optional unit)

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Recognition & Progression

Underpinned by CIMSPA’s Women and Girls Population Specialism Professional Standard.
Completing the optional unit confers the title “Practitioner” on your certificate.

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Join the UK’s leading menopause education and wellbeing qualifications. 

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