24/02/2025

Training Academy Course of the Week - Award in Mental Health & Exercise Coaching

Mental Health and Exercise Coaching (MHEC) specialise in using exercise as a tool to promote positive mental health.

The Award in Mental Health & Exercise Coaching is a unique 2-day online certification for fitness professionals and sports coaches, that teaches learners how to make earlier interventions, and improve the mental health of those they work with through exercise.

Training provider - MHEC

Format – Online

Start date - Variable - to suit learner

Course duration – 20 hours

CIMSPA CPD points – 10

Course structure and assessments

This course features 20 hours of online learning and both practical and written assessments via the following format:

  • 2 hours of pre-learning (within 7 days before course start date)
  • 2 x 8 hours classroom based learning (delivered virtually)
  • 2 hour online assessment
  • 5 minute practical video submission

 

Learn more about the Award in Mental Health & Exercise Coaching, including key learning outcomes and career development opportunities.

Read more about the Award in Mental Health & Exercise Coaching

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Why choose the Training Academy

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity

CIMSPA’s work enhances the career opportunities and professional development of the workforce operating in sport, fitness, exercise, leisure, gyms, coaching, outdoor exercise, health and wellbeing. We achieve this through sector-wide engagement, membership, networking, events, directories and professional standards.