Introduction
This qualification is available for first delivery from May 2026.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work with antenatal and postnatal clients in a physical activity setting specific to their individual occupational competency.
This qualification includes the essential knowledge and skills that are needed to meet the requirements of the physical activity sectors minimum standards for deployment.
This additional specialist qualification supports physical activity practitioners to work within their scope of competence with antenatal and postnatal individuals and groups:
- Population: antenatal clients with uncomplicated pregnancies and postnatal* clients
*Postnatal clients refer to those without indications of abdominal wall and/or pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Entry requirements
- A suitable Fitness Instructing or Personal Training qualification (including Group Training, Pilates and Yoga).
- The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
- There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.
Qualification structure
Learners must complete the mandatory unit.
Assessment
- Case study.
Fees breakdown
£33 Registration / Certification fee
TBC Manual fee
£8.50 eManual fee
Career progression
This qualification provides progression onto:
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Optimising Training for the Ageing Client.
- Apprenticeship in Personal Training.