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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