Qualification details

Active IQ Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise

Qualification summary

This Qualifications supports the role of an Advanced Fitness Instructor in the context of Gym, Exercise to Music and Personal Training. It also provides additional specialist units for those who wish to diversify their skills into such areas as Specialist populations, older adults, pre-post natal, GP referred Clients, disabled etc.

Qualification details

500/1721/4
3
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/03/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/03/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2008
Certification end date:
31/12/2011
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
19/04/2007
Approval end date:
31/12/2008
English
This NVQ provides candidates with a progression route from the Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Instructing (Gym and Exercise to Music) and is assessed in the workplace.
No specific job occupation
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Not applicable
Pass
Centre Training Days are provided for all approved centres where we give guidance on holistic assessment practice for all NVQs - this is supported by Assessment Guidance for NVQs document.
Independant assessment is not required for this NVQ as external verification of assessment practice, assessment decisions and portfolio sampling will be provided by Active IQ.
The Active IQ Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise can be achieved in the contexts of:

Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (Gym);
Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (Group Exercise);
Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (Yoga).

For Gym or Group Exercise, candidates must complete units D437, D438, D439, C313 and D440 from Group A (D438 and D439 have specific evidence requirements depending on whether Gym or Group Exercise is chosen).

For Yoga, candidates must complete units D437, D438, D439, C313 and A318 from Group A (D438 and D439 have specific evidence requirements for Yoga).

It is not compulsory to complete any of the additional units in Group B to achieve this NVQ.
  • A  -  Mandatory units
    • F/102/9072 - Manage, evaluate and improve own performance in providing physical activity
    • T/102/9070 - Provide motivation and support to clients during a progressive physical activity programme
    • T/102/9067 - Collect and analyse information to plan a progressive physical activity programme
    • A/102/9068 - Plan, review and adapt a progressive physical activity programme
    • F/102/9069 - Plan and instruct specific physical activities
    • A/102/9071 - Apply the principles of nutrition and weight management to a progressive physical activity programme
  • B  -  Additional units
    • K/102/9079 - Plan, market and sell services
    • Y/103/2916 - Adapt a physical activity programme to the needs of older clients
    • J/102/9073 - Adapt a physical activity programme to the needs of disabled clients
    • L/102/9074 - Adapt a physical activity programme to the needs of pre- and post-natal clients
    • R/102/9075 - Integrate core stability and flexibility exercises into a physical activity programme
    • Y/102/9076 - Design and implement a physical activity programme for children and young people
    • D/102/9077 - Adapt a physical activity programme to a specific sport
    • H/102/9078 - Plan and deliver personal training
    • D/103/2917 - Design, agree and adapt a physical activity programme with referred patients/clients