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Qualification details

Active IQ Level 2 Diploma in Sport and Recreation

Qualification summary

A specialist qualification which provides the essential knowledge and skills required by those who wish to pursue a career in Active Leisure.

All units are structured with a vocational emphasis giving candidates the opportunity to gain a national accredited qualification which provides the essential knowledge, techniques and personal qualities required for an occupation in this sector.

Qualification details

500/3852/7
Active IQ
2
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/04/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/04/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
19/05/2008
Approval end date:
31/12/2010
English
This qualification provides progression to Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure.
Candidates may also broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing to other Active IQ programmes.
Health and Fitness Instructor
Leisure Centre Assistant
Playworker
Pool/Beach Lifeguard
Receptionist
Sports Coach
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
450-500
Pass
Coursework
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Written Examination
Assessment will be in line with the requirements of the Assessment Strategy developed by Active IQ.
Candidates must do all 10 units in Group A - they must then select a minimum of 6 optional units from either groups B, C, D, E, F or G to achieve a minimum of 450 guided learning hours.

Groups C, D, E, F, and G form individual qualifications in their own right , for a candidate to receive additional recognition for each individual qualification undertaken they must achieve all the units within that grouping.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    List of mandatory units
    This group represents a pathway.
    • J/500/8135 - Administration and Communication in Sport and Recreation
    • K/500/8130 - Child Protection and Disability Awareness in Sport and Recreation
    • M/500/8128 - Customer Service in Sport and Recreation
    • T/500/8132 - Health and Exercise Participation
    • H/500/8126 - Health and Safety in Sport and Recreation
    • T/500/8129 - Sport and Recreation Facility Preparations and Cleanliness
    • F/500/8134 - Sport and Recreation Reception Skills
    • M/500/8131 - Sports Hall Operations
    • A/500/8133 - Swimming Pool operations
    • K/500/8127 - Working with People in Sport and Recreation
  • B  -  Optional Units
    List of optional units
    This group represents a pathway.
    • A/501/4837 - Developing Sporting Activities for the Community
    • M/501/4835 - Operating Outdoor Activities
    • J/501/4839 - Organising Children's Parties
    • T/501/4836 - Special Events Operations
    • C  -  Fitness Instructing
      Fitness Instructing Optional Grouping
      This group represents a pathway.
      • J/500/5915 - Unit 1 - Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Level 2
      • R/500/5917 - Unit 2 - Health, Safety and the Professional Role of a Fitness Instructor
      • L/500/5916 - Unit 3 Instructing Exercise to Music
      • T/500/7529 - Unit 4 - Instructing Gym Based Exercise
      • D  -  Circuit Training
        Circuit Training Group
        This group represents a pathway.
        • Y/102/4315 - Planning a group circuit training session
        • D/102/4316 - Instructing a group circuit training session
      • E  -  Adapting Gym for Adolescents
        Adapting Gym for Adolescents
        This group represents a pathway.
        • T/501/2083 - Unit 1 Physical, Mental, Cognitive and Emotional development of adolescents in relation to gym instruction
        • F/501/2085 - Unit 2- Principles of adapting gym instruction for adolescents
    • F  -  Activity Leaders
      Activity Leadership Grouping
      This group represents a pathway.
      • K/501/3635 - Conclude and Review an Activity Session
      • H/501/3634 - Deliver an Activity Session
      • D/501/3633 - Plan and Prepare an Activity Session
    • G  -  Instructing Children
      Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children
      This group represents a pathway.
      • H/500/3654 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
      • K/500/3655 - Preparing a Physical Activity Session for Children
      • M/500/3656 - Teaching a Physical Activity Session for Children
      • T/500/3657 - Concluding and Reviewing a Physical Activity Session for Children
      • A/500/3658 - Introduction to Working with Children