Exercise Prescription For Fitness And Health
- Course Duration3 months
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 299 GBP
Course Overview
The Exercise Prescription for Fitness and Health course is a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking to design safe, effective, and evidence-based fitness programs. Combining anatomy, physiology, training principles, and behaviour change strategies, this course empowers learners to tailor exercise prescriptions for general populations as well as those with chronic conditions or special needs. Perfect for personal trainers, physiotherapists, healthcare workers, and fitness professionals, the course balances scientific theory with real-world application.
Course Curriculum
- Defines exercise prescription, its components, principles, and its role in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Reviews musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems relevant to exercise planning and safety.
- Covers overload, specificity, progression, reversibility, and individualisation in exercise programming.
- Methods for assessing cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
- Guidelines for prescribing aerobic activities, intensity calculations (HRR, VO₂max), frequency, duration, and progression.
- Principles of resistance training, exercise selection, sets, reps, loads, rest intervals, and progression for health and fitness goals.
- Importance of flexibility, stretching techniques, and balance, agility, and coordination training for overall fitness.
- Adaptations for ageing, safety considerations, and maintaining function and independence through exercise.
- Exercise guidelines for hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Theories of behaviour change, motivational interviewing, goal setting, and strategies to enhance exercise adherence.
- Screening for risks, contraindications to exercise, injury prevention, and emergency response in fitness settings.
- Integrating all components into safe, effective, and individualised exercise programs for clients with varied needs.
Skills Covered
- • Exercise planning using FITT-VP principles
- • Functional anatomy for safe fitness prescription
- • Cardiovascular, resistance, and neuromotor training design
- • Chronic disease and elderly client adaptations
- • Fitness assessment interpretation and goal setting
- • Motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques
- • Risk screening and emergency response readiness
Why join this program?
- • Designed for fitness professionals, physiotherapists, and healthcare providers.
- • Practical, client-focused approach to exercise science.
- • Includes chronic condition protocols aligned with clinical guidelines.
- • Prepares learners to deliver safe and goal-driven training across populations.
- • Ideal for personal trainers, wellness coaches, and allied health professionals.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 100% Online and flexible schedule.
- • Hands-on projects and expert-led mentorship.
- • Government-recognised certification.
- • Lifetime access to recorded sessions and materials.
- • Career support, guidance, and business planning resources.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Conduct comprehensive health and fitness assessments.
- • Prescribe aerobic, resistance, flexibility, and balance exercises.
- • Modify programs for older adults and chronic disease populations.
- • Apply motivation strategies to support long-term exercise adherence.
- • Manage risks and ensure safety in training environments.
- • Design personalised fitness programs aligned with individual goals and capacities.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.
Certificate of Completion
After completing the course, you will receive a Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Fitness and Health from London Technology College. This certificate confirms your competence in creating tailored exercise programs and safely guiding clients across all fitness levels and health statuses.
Earn Your Certificate in Exercise Prescription:
- • UK-recognised certificate from London Technology College.
- • Ideal for careers in fitness, physiotherapy, public health, and wellness coaching.
- • Practical knowledge and tools for prescribing and delivering safe, effective exercise.
- • Supports progression to higher certifications or health promotion roles
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fitness trainers, physiotherapists, healthcare professionals, physical education instructors, and students in exercise science.
A basic understanding of fitness or health science is helpful, but the course is accessible to all motivated learners.
Yes, its fully online and self-paced, designed to be completed in 1 month.
Yes, upon completion you will receive a Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Fitness and Health.
Yes, it includes case studies, templates, assessments, and practical program-building tools.