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Qualification details

Active IQ Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise

Qualification summary

This qualification provides candidates with progression from the Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing and the Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.
This qualification is an approved NVQ on the Apprenrticeship framework and forms an integral component of the active IQ Apprenticeship package. It also provides additional specialist units for those who wish to diversify their skills.

Qualification details

500/4112/5
Active IQ
3
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/07/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/07/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
14/07/2008
Approval end date:
31/12/2010
English
Candidates can progress on to additional exercise qualifications at Level 3 and the new proposed qualifications at Level 4.
Health and Fitness Instructor
Sports Coach
Yoga Teacher
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
N/A
Pass
This NVQ is assessed inline with SSC guidance and evidence requirements. Assessors are encouraged to assess the NVQ holistically
Performance Measures
The 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);
Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (Pilates).

Candidates must successfully complete all units in Group A.

The additional units in Group B do not need to be completed in order 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
  • B  -  Additional units
    • K/102/9079 - Plan, market and sell services
    • A/102/9071 - Apply the principles of nutrition and weight management to a progressive physical activity programme
    • 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