Conversation and awareness around the menopause have become a lot less taboo over the last few years as advocates continue to bring the topic into the public spotlight. However, turning this awareness into action is key for the 13 million people currently peri or menopausal in the UK (Wellbeing of Women).
With physical activity and keeping active helping to manage menopause symptoms, there is growing demand for trainers within this area. With this in mind, we’ve featured five courses to support clients through this life stage, forming a part of your continued professional development. These CPD opportunities comprise of in-person and online learning to help keep your development flexible. Plus, we’ve signposted further relevant resources to allow you to develop and apply your knowledge.
CPD
1. Certified Menopause Coach
Provided by Menopause Movement
4 CIMSPA CPD points
This course is designed for professionals who want to teach, treat, and train menopausal clients with expertise, to confidently support women through this time in their life. The programme equips you with the latest science-backed knowledge and practical skills to understand the various stages of menopause, support clients with symptoms and modify training programmes accordingly.
What you’ll learn about:
- The stages of menopause and their effects on the body
- How hormonal changes influence exercise response and recovery
- Safe, effective training programme adaptations for menopausal women
- How to support mental health, sleep, and stress management during menopause
- Nutrition strategies to support hormones, bone density, and weight management
- Recognising red flags and knowing when to refer to a medical professional
2. CIMSPA Member Webinar – Female Health & Performance 101
Provided by CIMSPA
0.5 CIMSPA CPD points
Rachel Frances Thomson, a pioneering female founder of Biomechanics Education, is our guest speaker for this exclusive session on female health and performance. In this 101 session, Rachel explores the unique physiological considerations of female health across different life stages, from hormonal fluctuations to strength programming. She also provides practical insights and evidence-based strategies to support women’s health, well-being, and physical performance.
To view this webinar, you’ll need to log into your member dashboard and use the link within the ‘My member webinars’ section.
3. Exercise Strategy for Perimenopause to Post Menopause
Provided by FitPro
4 CIMSPA CPD Points
The journey from perimenopause to post menopause brings a unique set of physiological changes and challenges for women looking to keep healthy and fit into older age. Having a good understanding of these changes is essential for fitness professionals to help clients structure their exercise and recovery strategies to stay healthy, functional and thriving.
This course is designed to arm you with a solid knowledge base and a practical toolkit to help you get the very best out of training your clients through this life stage. strength and functional capacity; metabolic health; brain health; and recovery strategies specific to this population.
What you’ll learn:
- The physiology of perimenopause to post-menopause, relevant to exercise
- Key areas of focus with regards to exercise and health, and outline exercise selection to address these
- Recovery and lifestyle management strategies to support exercise through the menopausal transition
- Common barriers to exercise affecting women in this life stage and strategies for overcoming these
4. Level 3 Award in Understanding Women’s Health and the Menopause (RQF)
Provided by Focus Awards
10 CIMSPA CPD Points
With this course you will develop knowledge and understanding of the effects that hormonal changes which occur during menopause have on lifestyle. Learners will be able to plan and deliver exercise sessions to support women in this stage of their lives.
What you’ll learn:
- Understanding menopause and the implications on women’s health
- Understanding the effect of hormones and their role in women’s health
- Programming and delivering exercises to support women in the stages of menopause
5. Menopause Health and Fitness Specialist
Provided by Study Active
10 CIMSPA CPD Points
Mid-life women comprise a rapidly growing demographic in the fitness industry and no matter what your area of expertise, you will likely be caring for women in this stage of life. Now more than ever, the medical and fitness communities are gaining knowledge and an awareness of the sometimes life-altering changes that accompany the transition from reproductive age to reproductive quiescence.
To best navigate these unique physiologic changes and their differing effects on every woman, this course delivers what you need to know to create an individualised approach to training, nutrition and wellness that will help your perimenopausal and menopausal clients thrive during this stage of life.
What you’ll learn:
- The physiological, emotional, and psychosocial dynamics of midlife
- The reproductive continuum, hormonal biology, and evidence-based management
- How menopause impacts bones, muscle, metabolism, stress, and overall health
- Five pillars of wellness: training, nutrition, supplementation, mindset, and recovery
- How to apply practical coaching strategies tailored to the challenges of menopause
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