Question 1

How many people would you recommend per teaching session?

Accepted Answer

Virtual: Up to 6 people recommended.  Face to Face: Up to 8 people recommended.

Question 2

How do we find potential candidates?

Accepted Answer

This can be done through any route, though commonly through health and wellbeing events, places of association and GP practices.

Question 3

How long is the training course?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 10-12 weeks.

Question 4

Will I be paid as a facilitator of the Pentathlon programme?

Accepted Answer

The programme is currently not offering payment for trained facilitators to deliver Pentathlon sessions unless your employer is keen for you to deliver Pentathlon sessions as part of your job (e.g., PCN Health and Wellbeing Coach) or if you have been commissioned to deliver Pentathlon sessions.

Question 5

Can I get access to the handouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you have joined as a member. Handouts are available on the website. These can be used virtually or printed.

Question 6

Does the order of the sessions matter?

Accepted Answer

Overall, the order does not matter. However, we usually opt for the following order: 
Eat Well to Stay Well 
Fantastic Fibre and Your Little Friends 
The Wellbeing Low Down 
Sleep is Our Superhero 
I Like to Move it, Move it.

Question 7

Is there a specific time frame for delivery?

Accepted Answer

These 5 sessions can be delivered together or as one off 'stand alone' sessions or anywhere in between. It's completely up to you! We would recommend a minimum of one session per month and most programmes have been doing once a week or twice a week sessions. Remember it is not written as a behaviour change programme, but for information and awareness.

Question 8

What if my candidates, due to medical conditions, are receiving specific advice that differs from the Pentathlon content?

Accepted Answer

Pentathlon consistent of general health and wellbeing advice and doesn’t substitute or override any medical/clinical information you have been given by your healthcare professionals.

Question 9

Can I share materials with candidates who are not able to attend a virtual or face to face session?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no. Pentathlon was made to be delivered by facilitators, and as such the handouts and slides cannot be sent out to people who cannot attend the sessions either virtually or face to face.

Question 10

Will I be provided with a certificate for completing Pentathlon training?

Accepted Answer

Certificates will be provided for all facilitators upon completion of training.

Question 11

How many sessions do I need to deliver after training?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the individual and is flexible. Ideally, we would suggest at least once a month. If you prefer to deliver more frequently, then wonderful!

Question 12

What happens if I miss a training session?

Accepted Answer

We understand that life can get in the way, and attending every session isn’t always possible. If you miss one session, you’ll have the opportunity to catch up midway through the programme when full resources are made available to the cohort. However, during the first five weeks, if you miss two sessions, we recommend joining the next training cohort, as it may be difficult to catch up on the material.

Pentathlon Wellbeing

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