Sport and Recreation (Level 1)

Qualification Level

NVQ Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management

NVQ Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity

During your Pre-Entry Assessment we will work with you to establish the best range of courses and levels to help you achieve your goals

Duration of programme

18 to 24 weeks

Entry Requirements

An interest in fitness or experience in the fitness industry would be an advantage but entry requirements can be discussed individually during your Pre-Entry Assessment

Course Information

This qualification is a good starting point and provides a foundation for learning key aspects of the health and fitness industry

The aim of these courses is to provide the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required for candidates to undertake assessment to complete the full Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management and Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity

These courses are considered an introductory qualification to the health and fitness industry and at the end of the course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the body’s systems and the effect of exercise on them
• Demonstrate relevant health and safety considerations
• Have knowledge of exercise constraints for participants
• Assist in the delivery of safe and effective physical activity
• Set up and take down Sport & Recreation equipment
• Understand the principles of healthy eating

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive certification which allows them to progress within the industry

Teaching Methods

We employ strategies for the teaching of theoretical, practical and assessment elements of the course based on individualised experiential learning that allows the trainees to operate on an equal footing to those of mainstream providers. Staff will identify individual needs and provide solutions to aid the trainee with building confidence, mobility, spatial awareness and communicational skills

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include the production of a portfolio of evidence of the learners own work and observation of the learner’s application of practical skills

Course Enrichment Opportunities

There are many enrichment opportunities at RNC’s thePoint4 facility that aid learning experiences and further develop instructing skills. For example, a variety of fitness classes allow you to observe other instructors, such as Spinning, Boxercise, Yoga, and Pilates

Progression Opportunities

Many students progress on to study the NVQ Level 2 Instructing Exercise and Fitness qualification

Work Based Learning

The Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity provides many opportunities to experience real work based learning and develop practical skills through the provision of evening classes in which they can assist, under supervision, in a state of the art facility where all equipment is Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accredited.  Other opportunities include working as part of a team in running the gym, for example on gym inductions, fitness testing and personal training

Every student does some part-time work experience through the year and takes part in a dedicated week of work experience. For this course, work experience within a sports centre or gym would be advisable