This CPD course equips trainers with specialised skills to work with visually impaired clients in partnership with Accessercise. It offers a comprehensive learning covering different visual impairments, facility considerations or modifications and preparation of environments, guiding techniques and exercise adaptation. The flexible online format allows self-paced study. The course emphasises health and safety, effective communication, and ethical training practices. It builds on knowledge from designing exercise programmes for disabled clients, enhancing professional qualifications. Other content covered includes understanding visual impairment, conducting assessments, designing exercise programs ensuring safety, motivating clients, and incorporating assistance dogs, all in just 3 hours of study.
Understand Visual Impairment: Define visual impairment, its varying degrees, key causes, and the non-correctable nature of the condition. Describe the World Health Organisation’s classification of “low vision” and “blindness.”
Recognise Indicators and Prevalence: List common indicators of visual impairment and summarise global statistics on its prevalence and preventable cases.
Health and Safety Considerations: Explain the main health and safety considerations in the gym environment for visually impaired clients, including practical and safety considerations during initial consultations.
Safeguarding Practices: Understand safeguarding issues and procedures when working with visually impaired clients to ensure responsible and safe practice.
Exercise Program Design: Identify factors to consider when designing exercise programs for visually impaired clients, incorporating practical considerations specific to their needs.
SMART Goal Setting: Explain the use of the SMART framework in setting achievable goals for visually impaired clients.
Comprehensive Client Support: Summarise practical considerations when working with visually impaired clients to provide inclusive and effective personal training services.