Stand out in your coaching career with our Level 3 Award in Exercise for Older Adults. Learn from expert tutors, study online, and gain the specialist skills to confidently design, adapt, and deliver safe, effective exercise programmes that support strength, balance, mobility, and wellbeing for older clients.
£449 finance - £24.94/monthly
Our Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults gives you the essential knowledge and practical skills to create safe, effective, and results-driven exercise programmes. You’ll learn how to support older clients in improving strength, balance, mobility, and overall wellbeing through expert coaching, exercise adaptation, and structured session planning.
Qualify in Exercise for Older Adults in just 2-4 weeks online, with up to 2 years to complete the course.
• A Level 2 Fitness Instructor or equivalent qualification is required.
• Minimum age: 18 years old.
• Skills & qualities: Good understanding of exercise principles, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt programmes for older adults.
Our Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults gives you both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to plan, adapt, and deliver safe, effective exercise programmes for older clients.
This course consists of 2 units:
• Unit 1: Planning Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
• Unit 2: Delivering Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
Here’s how you’ll be assessed;
Online Distance Learning
• Coursework portfolio.
• Assignment based
• Case study which includes an exercise program.
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Become fully qualified in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults with our comprehensive course. Learn from expert tutors, gain the knowledge and practical skills to design and deliver safe, effective exercise programmes, and build a rewarding career helping older clients improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall wellbeing.
Qualified Suspension Training Instructors in the UK generally charge between £20-£40 per hour when working freelance, depending on location, experience, and how “specialist” their sessions are. Instructors delivering niche or highly functional-class formats may bring in up to £30-£35+ per class, especially when running their own group sessions or working with private clients.
You can work in gyms, fitness studios, community centres, wellness centres, or as a self-employed coach specialising in older adults. Many graduates also run their own classes, offer one-to-one sessions, work with clients recovering from injuries, or deliver tailored strength, balance, and mobility programmes.
This qualification opens doors to roles as a fitness coach, personal trainer, or freelance specialist in older adult exercise. You could specialise in strength, balance, and mobility training, delivering group or one-to-one sessions, supporting functional independence, or running studio and gym-based programmes tailored to older clients.
Work full-time or part-time, freelance or employed in gyms, community centres, or wellness studios. Many instructors build flexible schedules, combining group sessions, one-to-one coaching, and online programmes. With the right setup, you can create a working pattern that fits your lifestyle while supporting older clients’ health and wellbeing.
Our expert tutors have over 20 years of experience delivering fitness and instructor qualifications online and in person. Speak to one of our friendly advisors today to find out how you can start your journey in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
Join thousands of learners who have qualified and launched rewarding careers in fitness, functional training, and wellbeing.
You’ll receive a fully recognised Level 3 Award certificate, equipping you to safely plan, adapt, and deliver exercise programmes specifically for older adults, supporting strength, balance, mobility, and overall wellbeing.
A Level 2 Fitness Instructor or equivalent qualification is required to enrol. This ensures you have the foundational knowledge to get the most from the course and deliver safe, effective exercise programmes for older adults.
With over 25 years of experience in fitness education, Diverse Trainers are one of the UK’s leading providers of CPD and fitness qualifications. Our courses are nationally recognised, and thousands of students have successfully launched careers in gyms, community centres, wellness studios, and freelance coaching.
The course is flexible and can be completed online in 2-4 weeks, depending on your pace. You have up to 2 years to finish, allowing you to fit learning around your schedule.
Yes, the Level 3 Award is nationally recognised. Graduates can work in gyms, community and wellness centres, care homes, or freelance as coaches specialising in older adult exercise. Many combine this qualification with personal training, group fitness, or rehabilitation and functional training programmes.
You’ll receive full support from expert tutors, access to an interactive online platform, video coaching resources, and downloadable study materials to guide your learning every step of the way.
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans and instalment options, making it easy to start your training without delay. Contact our team for current offers.
Absolutely. After completing this award, you can advance to further CPD modules, personal training qualifications, or advanced fitness and coaching certifications to expand your career opportunities.
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