Home Study
Manual
Candidates will receive a Level 3 Award in supporting Pre and Post-natal clients with exercise and nutrition manual two weeks prior to the start of their chosen course to study through specific sections.
There are worksheets that are required to be completed before the course starts. Candidates will receive guidance on this when booking.
Online Delivery
Candidates will study some of the course through home study as well as one day of online delivery. The basic guide below shows what the candidate will learn:
- The benefits of physical activity for pre- and post-natal clients
- The physiological and biomechanical changes that take part during pregnancy
- The key considerations for pre- and post-natal clients participating in physical activity
- The nutritional requirements for pre- and post-natal clients
- How to collect information and select appropriate activities with the pre- and post-natal client
- How to design an individualised, safe and effective exercise programme for pre- and post-natal clients
- How to record the individualised exercise programme for the pre- and post-natal client
- How to identify and manage risks to the pre- and post-natal client when participating in physical activity
Course Dates
PPN029
Course Delivery Date: Sunday 28th March 2027
Delivery Method: Live Zoom Classes
Delivery Times: 09:00-17:00
PPN030
Course Delivery Date: Sunday 26th September 2027
Delivery Method: Live Zoom Classes
Delivery Times: 09:00-17:00
Assessment
- Worksheet
- Portfolio of Evidence
The above assessments will be given a deadline of two weeks after the course delivery. The assessments will be sent from the candidate to Fitness Training Scotland for marking.
Entry Requirements
A suitable Fitness Instructing or Personal Training qualification (including Group Training, Pilates and Yoga).
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.
Certification & CIMSPA
On completion candidates will be awarded with an Active IQ Level 3 Award in Adapting Physical Activity for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients. Active IQ are no longer offering hard copy certificates. Active IQ Level 3 Award in Adapting Physical Activity for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients holds 10 CIMSPA CPD points.
CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector and a registered charity, committed to supporting, developing, and enabling professionals and organisations to succeed and, as a result, inspire our nation to become more active.
CIMSPA Practitioner membership provides confirmation and confidence to your employers, clients, colleagues, and the public that you have achieved the required qualifications and continued professional development (CPD) to excel in your role.
If you want to join CIMSPA and be part of a recognised and respected professional workforce, use this link:
https://www.cimspa.co.uk/joining-us/membership-for-individuals/membership-for-practitioners/