Why choose this course?

Accredited and recognised: Active IQ certification gives you a nationally recognised qualification.
Learn from an expert: Sarah Janes brings years of experience in exercise and Pilates for special populations.
Practical application: Understand how to safely adapt programmes for clients with medical conditions, injuries, or post-surgery needs.
Career development: Expand your service offering and attract a wider client base through GP referral pathways.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the role of GP referral programmes

Explain the purpose, scope, and benefits of GP referral pathways for clients with medical conditions, injuries, or lifestyle-related health risks.

Assess client needs safely and effectively

Conduct pre-exercise health screenings, risk assessments, and consultations in line with professional and medical guidelines. Identify contraindications and refer back to healthcare professionals when necessary.

Design safe and tailored exercise programmes

Create structured, progressive exercise plans adapted to individual health conditions, mobility limitations, and recovery stages. Modify Pilates and fitness exercises for clients with chronic conditions, post-surgical recovery, or lifestyle-related health risks.

Apply evidence-based exercise principles

Integrate current research and clinical guidance to support safe and effective exercise programming.

Monitor and evaluate client progress

Track outcomes, adjust programs according to client feedback and performance, and report progress to GPs or relevant health professionals as appropriate

Communicate effectively with clients and healthcare professionals

Build trust and motivation with clients referred by GPs. Maintain professional and confidential communication with healthcare providers when required.

Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethics

Understand legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities in the context of GP referral and clinical exercise delivery.