
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
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Effects of hormonal change on training, recovery and wellbeing
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Programming and adapting sessions for inclusivity and safety (within scope)
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Case-based application to real clients
Assessment
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Presentation & professional discussion
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Programming/adapting exercise tasks
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Applied case study questions
How the Pathway Works
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Part 1 — Foundation (open to all): understanding menopause and interventions to support health & wellbeing.
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Part 2 — Apply to Fitness (for qualified fitness professionals): adapt exercise for people experiencing menopause.
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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:
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Group Exercise Instructor
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Gym Instructor
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Personal Trainer
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Pilates-based Matwork
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Assessment
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Presentation and professional discussion
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Programming and adapting exercise to support management of menopause and its symptoms
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Applied case study questions
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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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