Understanding Heart Health: Practical Skills for Group Exercise Instructors Practical CPD

Description

Heart and circulatory conditions become increasingly common with age, with around 1 in 3 people over 60 likely to be living with a diagnosed cardiovascular condition and many more affected by risk factors such as high blood pressure or raised cholesterol.

This practical CPD helps instructors deepen their understanding of heart health and circulatory conditions and feel more confident adapting exercise safely.

You’ll explore how physical activity and lifestyle changes can help reduce risk and support better heart health, while also understanding the specific risks, barriers and safety considerations for people living with heart conditions. The CPD will help you recognise common symptoms, understand when exercise may need adapting, and know when to signpost or refer for specialist support. The focus is on working confidently within your scope of practice while creating safe, inclusive and encouraging classes.

What instructors will get from the CPD

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• understand common heart and circulatory diseases, including coronary heart disease, angina, atrial fibrillation, heart attack and stroke
• recognise key risk factors, symptoms and safety considerations
• explain how physical activity and lifestyle changes can help prevent and manage heart disease
• understand the risks and benefits of exercise for people living with heart conditions
• identify common barriers to exercise and how to support participation
• adapt exercises safely for different abilities, symptoms and confidence levels
• progress and regress activities appropriately within a group exercise setting
• manage risk while keeping classes inclusive, positive and enjoyable
• work confidently within scope of practice
• recognise when a class member may need specialist support or medical advice

CPD dates: 

Online – Saturday 27th November 2027

The training day is 10am-4pm. 

For the online CPD day, we will use Zoom (please check your system requirements here) to deliver these CPDs so you will require a stable internet connection. Please read the requirements for completing your practical CPD online here. By booking an online date, you’re accepting you will meet the requirements outlined.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear to participate – trainers are recommended.

Please note by booking onto the CPD, you agree to these terms and conditions.