NCFE Level 1 Award in Exercise Studies (QCF)

who is it for?

The qualification is ideal for anyone who is interested in improving their performance, enhancing their personal development and gaining an understanding of the benefits of exercise and fitness. It will be particularly useful to people who want to work in the sports and fitness industry, as well as those wishing to return to education or those preparing for work.

course outline

Being physically active offers many rewards. As well as helping weight loss and improving fitness, exercise can help to reduce stress levels, improve sleep patterns, increase life quality and expectancy, and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. This course will help learners to identify and improve their own levels of fitness, and support them in making exercise part of their everyday life.

Developed in response to key government initiatives to improve the health and well-being of Britain’s population, this qualification is also part of the Foundation Learning Catalogue.

course content

The Level 1 Award in Exercise Studies comprises three mandatory units.

• Unit 01: Understand the principles of exercise and fitness (Credit value: 4) (A/600/6246)
  
  
• Unit 02: Demonstrate an understanding of safety factors relating to exercise (Credit value: 4) (F/600/6247)
  
  
• Unit 03: Apply the principles of a training programme (Credit value: 4) (L/600/6249)

course delivery and assessment

Candidates will be provided with the course materials for the programme and will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and demonstrate their knowledge. The qualification is internally assessed, with the candidate producing a portfolio of work that demonstrates achievement of all learning outcomes.

Progression opportunities

Learners who successfully complete the course will achieve a nationally recognised qualification, which may also lead to further study.