Introduction
Learn how to adapt your training design for women who are pregnant or who have just had a baby.
For 20+ years we’ve helped thousands of people undertake training designed to improve people’s lives through exercise.
As the established authority in exercise education, we have 1242 reviews and our customer experience rating is 4.8 out of 5
Read ReviewsOur antenatal and postnatal exercise course has been designed to enable the fitness professional to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence to cater for antenatal or postnatal clients unsupervised.
The course includes contra-indications to exercise for ante and postnatal clients, how to manage risks in ante and postnatal exercise sessions, and nutritional requirements for the ante and postnatal period.
Start with access to:
- all online course material
- course videos
- online worksheets
- guidance on your assessment & all required documentation
- our qualified Ante & Post Natal Success Coaches on the Learner Success team
The content of our Antenatal and Postnatal Fitness Instructor course includes:
- Stages of pregnancy
- Supporting antenatal and postnatal clients
- The importance of nutrition during pregnancy
- Exercise programming with pregnant clients
- Contraindications
- Managing risk
- Collecting client information
Exercise with Ante & Post Natal Clients Study Options
The Exercise for Ante & Post Natal Clients course is offered by Distance Study.
The minute you enrol you can enjoy access to this course, as well as the Learner Success team via our mobile app or website.
Distance
Our Antenal and Postnatal Fitness Instructor course is performed as home study.
You will:
- Complete as home study the online course material, online theory assessment and portfolio.
- Submit your completed portfolio via our Help Desk.
Exercise with Ante & Post Natal Clients Course Prices
After you register, select the Distance Study option.
Get started with one of our easy payment options: pay in full up front and receive a prompt payment discount or pay the regular price via a no deposit, interest free payment plan.
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Course
Study Option
Regular Price From: £399 £58/month. Offer Ends 11th April
6 Month Payment Plan. Total repayments: £399 £349
Prompt Payment From: £399 £299. Offer Ends 11th April
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Find out more about our Antenatal and Postnatal Fitness Instructor course and if you have any questions that aren’t answered, just call us
Recognition
You will achieve the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Ante & Post Natal Exercise qualification upon successful completion of our Antenatal and Postnatal Fitness Instructor course, the certificate for which will be issued by the awarding organisation.
The course is also recognised by CIMSPA, and meets the criteria for official American College of Sports Medicine Approved Provider status◊.
Prerequisites
A basic level of English and Maths is necessary to understand the Antenatal and Postnatal Fitness Instructor course content.
As a minimum, you must hold a current, valid Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.
Support
Success Coaches, who are part of the Learner Success team, are available to help you acquire your Exercise with Ante & Post Natal Clients certification.
This Learner Success team can be reached by phone, email, or the Helpdesk, and they will gladly answer any queries regarding your studies or administrative concerns. Every member of the team has years of experience as an Exercise for Ante & Post Natal Clients Coach. They are extremely well informed about the topic and can assist you through it, but they can also share their practical experience.
Resources
Here are some interesting articles relating to pregnancy, pre & post natal exercise: