Introduction

The Active IQ Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness is on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. This qualification underpins the role of a fitness instructor and enables learners to prove competence in the workplace and can be achieved in the following contexts; Gym, Exercise to Music, Aqua or Exercise and Physical Activity for Children.

Qualification structure and credit value

Learners must achieve 5 mandatory units and 2 optional units from a specific pathway;

  • Gym pathway: 22 credits from mandatory units plus 16 credits from relevant optional units
  • Exercise to Music pathway: 22 credits from mandatory units plus 16 credits from relevant optional units
  • Aqua pathway: 22 credits from mandatory units plus 16 credits from relevant optional units
  • Exercise and Physical Activity for Children pathway: 22 credits from mandatory units plus 15 credits relevant from optional units

Mandatory Units

Learners must complete all 5 mandatory units (credit value required; Minimum 22, Maximum
22)

  • Unit 1 – Anatomy and physiology for exercise (H/600/9013) – this unit is worth 6 credits
  • Unit 2 – Principles of exercise, fitness and health (A/600/9017) – this unit is worth 4 credits
  • Unit 3 – Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure recreation (D/601/4484) – this unit is worth 4 credits
  • Unit 4 – Work with clients to help them to adhere to exercise and physical activity (A/601/7361) – this unit is worth 4 credits
  • Unit 5 – Reflect on develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity (F/601/7362) – this unit is worth 4 credits


Optional Units

Credit Value required: Minimum 15.

O1 – Pathway A Gym

Learners must achieve both optional units if this pairing is selected. This group represents a pathway.
Credit value required; Minimum 17, Maximum 17

Sub-components required; Minimum 2, Maximum 2.

  • Plan and prepare gym-based exercise (J/601/7363) – this unit is worth 9 credits
  • Instruct and supervise gym-based exercise (L/601/7364) – this unit is worth 8 credits

O2 – Pathway B Exercise to Music

Learners must achieve both optional units if this pairing is selected. This group represents a pathway.
Credit value required; Minimum 16, Maximum 16

Sub-components required; Minimum 2, Maximum 2.

  • Plan and prepare group exercise to music (R/601/7365) – this unit is worth 8 credits
  • Instruct group exercise to music (Y/601/7366) – this unit is worth 8 credits

O3 – Pathway C Aqua

Learners must achieve both optional units if this pairing is selected. This group represents a pathway.

Credit value required; Minimum 16, Maximum 16

Sub-components required; Minimum 2, Maximum 2.

  • Plan and prepare water-based exercise (D/601/7367) – this unit is worth 8 credits
  • Instruct water-based exercise (H/601/7368) – this unit is worth 8 credits

O4 – Pathway D Exercise and Physical Activity for Children

Learners must achieve both optional units if this pairing is selected. This group represents a pathway.
Credit value required; Minimum 15, Maximum 15

Sub-components required; Minimum 2, Maximum 2.

  • Plan and prepare health related exercise and physical activity for children (K/601/7369) – this unit is worth 8 credits
  • Instruct health related exercise and physical activity to children (D/601/7370) – this unit is worth 7 credits

Assessment

Internally assessed:

  • Portfolio of Evidence
  • Practical Demonstration / Assignment
  • Coursework

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