Qualification details

Active IQ Level 1 Award in Assisting Health Related Activity Sessions

Qualification summary

Aim:

To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills required to assist with planning, preparing and delivering a safe and effective health related activity session for a group of participants.

Objectives:

• To provide a basic understanding of how to promote safety during activity sessions, identify and deal with hazards and reduce risks in the activity environment
• To provide an overview of the links between activity, health and fitness
• To enable candidates to assist with planning and preparing an activity session plan
• To provide candidates with basic skills in assisting with the delivery of a safe and effective activity session

Qualification details

500/3591/5
1
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/12/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/12/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2009
Certification end date:
31/12/2010
England
Pre 16, 16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
Pre 16, 16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
Pre 16, 16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
11/02/2008
Approval end date:
31/12/2009
English
Progression:

This qualification provides progression to:
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Leading Health Related Activity Sessions
• Active IQ NVQ Level 2 Activity Leadership
No specific job occupation
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
20
Pass
Coursework
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Approved centres are encouraged to take an holistic approach to assessment by combining all three units. Unit 1 - Plan and Prepare an Activity Session is subject to enhanced external verification.
Both units are mandatory
  • J/501/3643 - Assist in Delivering an Activity Session
  • F/501/3642 - Assist with planning and preparing an activity session