Sports, Coaching,

Events Management & Related Areas

Level 1 Award in Exercise Studies

Qualification aim

The qualification aims to:

• provide an understanding of the benefits of exercise and fitness

• enable learners to identify and improve their own levels of fitness

• encourage learners to adopt a fitter, and therefore healthier lifestyle

• act as a non-threatening and motivating route for unconfident, non-traditional and    disaffected learners to return to education

• provide learners with the confidence and motivation to engage in further study and/or career development.

nit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Understand the principles of exercise and fitness

Unit 02 Demonstrate an understanding of safety factors relating to exercise

Unit 03 Apply the principles of a training programme

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

GLH                             :                       90

Course Fee                 :                       £795

Registration Fee         :                       £30

Certification Fee          :                       £10

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction

Qualification aim

This qualification aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective fitness instruction sessions via the context of gym, exercise to music, water based exercise and exercise and physical activity for children.

This qualification includes the common units put together by SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council. Learners successfully completing this qualification will be able to gain access to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 2.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Anatomy and physiology for exercise

Unit 02 Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity

Unit 03 Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment

Unit 04 Principles of exercise, fitness and health

Optional unit groups

Gym-based exercise

Unit 05 Planning gym-based exercise

Unit 06 Instructing gym-based exercise

Exercise to music

Unit 07 Planning group exercise to music sessions

Unit 08 Instructing group exercise to music

Water based exercise

Unit 09 Instructing water-based exercise

Unit 10 Planning water-based exercise

Exercise and physical activity for children

Unit 11 Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children

Unit 12 Instructing health related exercise and physical activity for children.

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

GLH                             :                       157

Course Fee                 :                       £1450

Registration Fee         :                       £44

Certification Fee          :                       £10

Level 2 Certificate in Preparation for Working in Sports and Leisure

This qualification is ideal for those seeking to prepare for employment in the sport and leisure industry, and aims to:

• provide learners with the confidence and transferable skills for working within the sport and leisure industry

• promote good practice in the sport and leisure industry

• provide the opportunity to develop an understanding of what working in the industry entails.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 The Customer Experience

Unit 02 People Skills in Sport and Active Leisure

Unit 03 Sports Facility Operations

Unit 04 Provide a reception service

Unit 05 Sales and payments

Unit 06 Plan, Deliver and Evaluate Sport and Leisure Activities

Unit 07 Administer First Aid

GLH                             :                       166

Course Fee                 :                       £1499

Registration Fee         :                       £tbc

Certification Fee          :                       £tbc

Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sports

Qualification aim

This is ideal for sports performers who wish to obtain an introductory level sports coaching qualification. Learners will be able to develop the fundamental skills and principles required to safely deliver sports coaching sessions.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Understanding the fundamentals of coaching sport

Unit 02 Understanding how to develop participant(s) through coaching sport

Unit 03 Supporting participant(s)’ lifestyle through coaching sport

Unit 04 Understanding the principles of safe and equitable coaching practice

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

GLH                             :                       63

Course Fee                 :                       £595

Registration Fee         :                       £33

Certification Fee          :                       £10

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning

This qualification aims to provide the skills necessary for planning events across a variety of sectors, and aims to:

• provide an overview of the skills required for successful event planning and organisation

• enable learners to successfully evaluate an event

• develop knowledge of market research and the marketing mix

• provide an overview of the need for good customer service and communication skills.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Planning an event

Unit 02 Event review and evaluation

Unit 03 Market research and marketing methods in event planning

Unit 04 Operational roles and responsibilities at events

Unit 05 Communication and customer service at events

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

GLH                             :                       tbc

Course Fee                 :                       £tbc

Registration Fee         :                       £tbc

Certification Fee          :                       £tbc

*Awaiting QCF Accreditation