New technical qualifications for physical activity

Training and qualifications specialist, Active IQ, has announced the launch of four new technical qualifications with approved funding from the Department for Education (DfE). The new courses are:

• Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training

• Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy

• Level 3 Technical Specialist in Optimising Training for the Ageing Client

• Level 3 Technical Specialist in Adapting Physical Activity for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients.

According to Active IQ, an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, the development of the qualifications is “crucial for addressing growing needs within the industry” and the changing profile of the population. Government figures show that the number of people aged 60 or over is expected to pass the 20 million mark by 2030. At the same time, recent statistics show that 64% of pregnant women or women with children under one year have experienced nervousness or anxiety related to physical activity.