Entry Level Award in Basic Health & Fitness (Entry 3)

Introduction

The Active IQ Award in Basic Health and Fitness is a ‘life-skills’ qualification at entry level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework.

Qualification Structure and Unit Content:

This qualification comprises two units, namely:

Unit 1 – Introduction to Health and Fitness

• Worksheet

Unit 2 – Improving Health and Fitness

• Personal activity programme (9 sessions)
  
• Accept assessor/tutor feedback

• No specific previous experience required
  
• This qualification is open to all
  
• A basic level of numeracy and literacy is required
  
• Inspirational for learners across Key Stage 3 and upwards
  
• Cross curricular and themed approaches to learning
  
• Clear learning links through PE, Science, Food Technology and PHSE
  
• Focus on Personal, learning and thinking skills
  
• Covers Every Child Matters
  
• Embraces Personalised Learning

Objectives:

• To act as an introduction to the underpinning principles of how exercise affects health and fitness
  
• To provide an understanding of a balanced diet
  
• To enable candidates to participate in a personal exercise programme
  
• To enable candidates to demonstrate a basic knowledge of healthy living
  
• To encourage candidates to gain confidence and raise self esteem through exercise participation
  
• To act as an introduction to career pathways in the health and fitness industry