This qualification has been approved by IfATE, Ofqual and DfE to be recognised as an Additional Specialist Technical Qualification. This qualification builds on the outcomes within an occupational standard and enables an individual to specialise in an occupation having achieved the specialist qualification in addition to their attainment of outcomes set out in the standard.

The purpose of this Additional Specialist Technical Qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the legal and professional requirements of delivering physical activity to young children between the ages of 5-11 years old.

What will I learn?

Learners are provided with an understanding of the key concepts surrounding planning, preparing, and delivering safe and effective physical activity sessions for children. Learners are also given an understanding regarding child safeguarding principles and effective instructional practices when leading physical activity sessions for children.

This qualification includes the essential knowledge and skills that are needed to meet the requirements of the physical activity sector’s minimum standards for deployment.

Requirements

Learners must hold a suitable Level 2 fitness instructing qualification, for example:

• Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.
• Level 2 Certificate in Group Training.
• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.

• Some experience of supporting young children in physical activity may be useful.
• The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
• There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.

Assessment

• Coursework.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

Additional Costs

You may re-sit the assessment portion of this course for £50.

Payment Options

5% payment plans are available for this course. Please contact us directly to discuss your options.

Accreditation

On achieving the assessment and quality assurance process, your nationally recognised certificate will be processed. On certification, you will gain an accredited Active IQ qualification, along with a CIMSPA endorsed qualification and 10 CIMPSA CPD points.

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