Pregnancy gymnastics

    Pregnancy gymnastics includes special movement, stretching and breathing exercises that are adapted to the changed physical conditions during pregnancy. It is based on the assumption that targeted activity during pregnancy promotes the mother's well-being and optimally prepares the body for the birth.

    The exercises strengthen the back and pelvic floor muscles, promote a healthy posture and can alleviate typical complaints such as tension, tiredness or water retention. They also support breathing, improve circulation and increase physical and mental fitness.

    Pregnancy gymnastics is aimed at expectant mothers in all phases of pregnancy. It is offered in courses or individual sessions under the guidance of midwives, physiotherapists or fitness trainers.

    to the application form

    Criteria

    Minimum requirements

    In principle, you must provide evidence of 320 hours of training in the subject areas listed under Training content . However, certification is also possible through a combination of training and creditable, proven practical experience in a maximum ratio of 50:50.

    The above minimum requirements apply to certification at NQF level 4.
    If you are not self-employed and/or only run programmes according to a specified concept, certification at level 3 or 2 is also possible. Please contact QualiCert to find out the exact minimum requirements.

    Training content

    The following training content must be covered for certification:

    • at least 8 - 10 hours of functional anatomy/performance physiology
    • at least 4 - 6 hours of training science and training theory (strength and cardiovascular or endurance training, metabolic activation)
    • at least 2 - 4 h Exercise behaviour and behavioural change, motivation
    • min 4 - 6 h Physiology of pregnancy and childbirth
    • min 2 - 4 h Special anatomy of the pelvic floor
    • min 4 - 6 h General didactics, methodology, lesson and training design
    • min 4 - 8 h Teaching and instruction exercises
    • min 4 - 6 h Nutritional science, energy balance and energy balance
    • Only teaching content on the above topics can be credited towards fulfilment of the formal training requirements.

    Re-certification

    There are clear requirements for the successful re-certification of staff in the area of further training, which are checked by QualiCert. The number of training days to be verified is based on the following table:

    Number of area qualificationsNumber of training days
    1 area2
    2 areas3
    3 areas3
    4 and more areas4

    Proof of practical experience

    Practical leadership experience can be credited at 50%, i.e. 2 hours of leadership experience can be credited as 1 hour of training.

    If you wish to have your practical leadership experience in movement programmes credited, you must enclose evidence with the certification application. This can be job references, payslips, AHV statements or comparable evidence. Practical experience as a leader of exercise programmes that is only proven by self-declaration cannot be taken into account.

    Health insurance recognition

    The certification of your qualification as a course instructor is part of the course provider certification.
    This alone is not sufficient for participants in your courses to be able to claim contributions towards the course costs from their health insurance providers. Certification as a course provider is also required for this.

    Questions and answers

    A course is deemed to be recognised if both the qualification of the course leader and the certification of the provider are available.

    In concrete terms, this means

    • The course leader has a valid certification as a course instructor.
    • The course provider is recognised as a provider by the relevant certification body.

    Only if both requirements are met can participants claim contributions towards the course costs from their health insurance provider.

    The initial certification fee primarily covers the work involved in checking your documents and qualifications. These services also apply if certification cannot be granted.

    If you are unsure whether you fulfil the requirements, please contact QualiCert in advance. We will be happy to provide you with guidance so that you are optimally prepared for the certification process.

    The further training does not necessarily have to be subject-specific - topics relating to prevention such as exercise, nutrition, relaxation or prevention concepts are also valid.

    However, BLS CPR training or further training courses and courses aimed at end consumers are not recognised. It is important that the further training is offered by an institution whose core business is professional training and further training.

    The detailed requirements for further training courses are set out in the further training regulations. You will automatically receive these with every initial or re-certification.

    No. You do not have to send in your training certificates on an ongoing basis. QualiCert will check them collectively as part of your re-certification.

    Persons who have reached the age of 60 before 1 January of the period of validity for which re-certification is requested are exempt from the continuing education requirement.

    However, QualiCert recommends that you continue to attend further training courses voluntarily even after reaching this age limit. In this way, you can stay up to date professionally and ensure the quality of your services in the long term.

    Yes, QualiCert reserves the right to reject an initial or re-certification even if the formal requirements and criteria are met. This applies in particular if there are indications that applicants do not offer a guarantee of irreproachable professional practice.

    Your question wasn't included? submit now

    We use cookies to optimally design our website for you and to continuously improve it. You can find more information about cookies in our privacy policy.