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Diploma in
Teaching Exercise
Syllabus
Course Structure
Assessments
Cost
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This is a very
practical course, however it is vitally important that the skills
gained are founded upon a good understanding of sound, evidence based theory, both are
therefore included in the course syllabus.
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Module 3
- Promoting Health, Strength & Independence
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promoting an active lifestyle
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principles of exercise
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evidence based exercise for people with ongoing health conditions & diseases
including frequent falls, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
includes the FaME and Otago programmes and an introduction to Tai Chi
exercises |
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planning to
teach a range of safe & simple exercises to older
people |
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teaching a range of safe & simple exercises to older
people |
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evaluating the session and own performance
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Module 4 - The Tool Kit
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communication skills
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equality & diversity
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data protection
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health, safety & risk
assessment |
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basic first aid
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CPR skills
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essential food
hygiene |
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manual handling
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business awareness -
staying within the law |
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