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Empower Midlife Women: Become a Certified Menopause Fitness Specialist Online

Did you know our YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause is now Available Online and Self-Paced to start right away?

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand new qualification designed specifically for fitness professionals who want to support women navigating the menopausal transition with tailored, inclusive fitness programming.

The YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause is now open for enrolment — and it’s 100% online, self-paced, and packed with powerful education to help you deliver more informed, compassionate, and effective fitness support to women at every stage of menopause.

🌟 Course Highlights

Entirely Online – Learn anytime, anywhere through video workshops, lectures, and resources.
Self-Paced Study – Move through the course at a pace that suits you.
Dedicated Tutor Support – Book your one-to-one session to plan your study journey.
Delivered on the YMCA Suada Platform – Seamless and user-friendly access to all course materials.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

By completing this qualification, you’ll gain essential knowledge to adapt and deliver inclusive exercise sessions to support women before, during, and after menopause.

You will:

Understand the stages of menopause and their impact on health and fitness.
Recognise how declining hormone levels affect the body and mind.
Learn how to adapt and programme exercise to meet the changing needs of women in midlife.
Gain the confidence to communicate, assess, and support clients holistically during menopause.

🎓 Practitioner Status

Learners who complete the optional practical unit will receive the ‘Practitioner’ certificate, indicating they have the additional skills and confidence to deliver exercise sessions for this population, including:

A 10-session progressive exercise programme
Practical case study work with real clients
Inclusive planning using any group exercise modality (including Pilates, if qualified)

📚 What’s Included

Over 7 hours of video workshops and tutorials hosted on the Choreographytogo dashboard
A deep dive into CIMSPA’s Women and Girls Population Specialism Professional Standard
Case studies, consultations, session planning templates, and support to bring your knowledge into practice
Flexible assessments including presentations, tutor discussions, and case studies

✅ Entry Requirements

To enrol, learners must hold a Level 2 qualification in Group Training, Gym, or Exercise to Music (ETM).

📅 How to Enrol

Purchase the course through Choreographytogo.com
Get immediate access to the YMCA Suada platform and course materials
Book your first one-to-one session with your tutor to map out your personalised study plan
Begin your learning journey and start making a difference for women navigating menopause

Why Take This Course?

✔ Add a valuable specialism to your CV
✔ Learn to deliver inclusive and supportive exercise to a growing demographic
✔ Enhance your group training or 1:1 coaching offerings
✔ Be at the forefront of women’s health in fitness

Start today and become a trusted Menopause Exercise Specialist.
Visit www.choreographytogo.com to enrol now or get in touch to learn more.