YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults (610/1668/8) The purpose this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge to support healthy ageing through the engagement with physical activity and exercise. This includes building knowledge of other services available to support the diverse health and wellbeing needs of the ageing population.
This qualification will develop knowledge to plan and adapt exercise and physical activity to meet the diverse needs of older adults who are ‘already active and healthy’ and those at ‘early stages of transitioning/declining’ health.
