Certificate in training and Development in the Active Leisure Sector

INTRODUCTION

This certificate is an industry-specific award for trainers who want to qualify using exercise and fitness assessment practice as evidence for their training and development award. It is accepted by the sector’s awarding bodies to train and develop on RVQ Exercise and Fitness Awards.

WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?

On this course you will learn how to design, deliver, assess and evaluate a structured programme of learning and how to plan, teach and evaluate relevant and effective learning sessions where candidate interest and motivation are maintained. Candidates will also learn the principles of education, training, assessment and evaluation applied to the active leisure sector and how to use a variety of teaching skills and learning resources to accommodate different learner needs and styles.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

4 days.

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

Individuals over 18 who wish to pursue a career in training and development, “training the trainers” within the active leisure sector.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?

Candidates must have a minimum of three years’ industry experience in the particular subject area that they wish to teach.

WHAT WILL BE STUDIED?

You will study towards three units:

• Design
• Delivery and management of learning in the active leisure sector
• Assessment and evaluation in the active leisure sector

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

• Internally assessed portfolio (which includes full planning, marketing and resource information for an accredited qualification)
• Internally assessed worksheets (x5)
• Internally assessed short essays/assignments (x6)
• Internally assessed practical teaching (includes planning, teaching and evaluating)
• Internally assessed personal learning journal

ARE THERE ANY BOOKS OR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THAT THE STUDENT NEEDS TO PURCHASE?

All course materials will be provided.

WHAT CAN THE QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?

The ability to contribute towards the training and development of other trainers in the active leisure sector.

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