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YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals
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Description
The YMCA qualifications support every learner, whether they are taking their first steps into fitness or simply wish to boost their skills.
Course Overview
Through completion of this qualification, learners will develop an awareness of mental health and be able to signpost others to mainstream medical or alternative support organisations.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners' understanding of mental health, mental ill health and the risks associated with mental health conditions.
Learners will also learn about sources of support available to individuals with mental health conditions.
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), this qualification can be used towards members' annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Enables learners to understand:
• Mental health, mental ill health and mental health conditions
• Attitudes to mental health
• The importance of physical activity and exercise for mental health.
Provides learners with knowledge of:
• Risks associated with mental health conditions
• Mainstream and alternative methods of supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
Structure and Assessment:
To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals (603/7146/8), learners must successfully complete one unit.
Entry Requirments
Learners should be aged 16 plus No formal prerequisites, however it is recommended that learners hold YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent.
Progression Routes
This qualification doesn't provide automatic progression onto another YMCA Awards qualification, however it may provide progression opportunities on to qualifications related to careers in mental health, health and social care, counselling or psychology.
Learners taking this qualification may also consider further training at the same and higher levels in a range of qualifications. For example:
• YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living (600/5269/7).
• YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4).
• YMCA Level 2Certificate in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7154/7).
• YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing (Coming soon).
• YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1).
• YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3).
• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7).
• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6).
• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1).
DURATION
29 Hours
WHATS INCLUDED
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Location
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