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YMCA Level 3 Pre & Post Natal Exercise
Duration: 2 days
YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal
Designed for qualified fitness and Pilates professionals, this specialist YMCA qualification equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to safely support clients throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Learners will explore the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical changes associated with pregnancy and recovery after birth, alongside pelvic floor health, nutrition, contraindications to exercise, maternity care pathways and evidence-based exercise programming. The course also covers how to plan, adapt and deliver safe and effective exercise sessions for antenatal and postnatal clients within professional scope of practice.
Successful completion demonstrates that learners meet CIMSPA-recognised industry standards for supporting healthy, non-complicated perinatal clients and provides the confidence to work with this growing specialist population.
Course Format
One in-person training weekend
Guided home study and coursework
Case-study based assessments
Tutor support throughout
YMCA Awards certification upon successful completion
2026 Course Dates:
3 & 4th October
31st October 1st November
Payment plan is available or message us to pay in full.
All attendees recieve 10% off our forthcoming Pre and Post Natal Reformer Course
YMCA Level 3 Pre & Post Natal Exercise
Duration: 2 days
YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal
Designed for qualified fitness and Pilates professionals, this specialist YMCA qualification equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to safely support clients throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Learners will explore the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical changes associated with pregnancy and recovery after birth, alongside pelvic floor health, nutrition, contraindications to exercise, maternity care pathways and evidence-based exercise programming. The course also covers how to plan, adapt and deliver safe and effective exercise sessions for antenatal and postnatal clients within professional scope of practice.
Successful completion demonstrates that learners meet CIMSPA-recognised industry standards for supporting healthy, non-complicated perinatal clients and provides the confidence to work with this growing specialist population.
Course Format
One in-person training weekend
Guided home study and coursework
Case-study based assessments
Tutor support throughout
YMCA Awards certification upon successful completion
2026 Course Dates:
3 & 4th October
31st October 1st November
Payment plan is available or message us to pay in full.
All attendees recieve 10% off our forthcoming Pre and Post Natal Reformer Course