Active IQ Level 3 Award in Optimising Training for the Ageing Client

Introduction

Please note: This qualification will be withdrawn from regulation from Tuesday 31 March 2026.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work with ageing 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 low-risk ageing individuals and groups.

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

• eAssessment.
• Case study.

Fees breakdown

£33 Registration / Certification fee

Career progression

This qualification provides progression onto:

• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Adapting Physical Activity for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients.
• Apprenticeship in Personal Training.