Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Physical Activity to Children
Qualification summary
Aim:
• To train candidates to a professionally competent level, enabling them to plan and
deliver safe and effective group and individual physical exercise sessions for children
aged 5 to 11 and/or children under the age of 5 years.
Objectives
• To develop candidates’ knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to
exercise and fitness and children’s development.
• To develop candidates’ ability to plan and deliver safe and effective physical activity
sessions for children.
• To develop candidates’ knowledge of the ‘generic induction standard’: for example
health and safety, child protection, building relationships.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
• Candidates may broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing to Level 2 qualifications in instructing Circuits, Gym, Exercise to Music, Step, Aqua and Pilates.
Health and Fitness Instructor
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08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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08.1
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Coursework
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Practical Examination
Independent assessment, i.e. external assessment, exists in unit 1, in the form of a multiple-choice question paper.
for other units assessment is internal and consists of the planning and teaching of a physical activity session to children, supported by worksheets ad oral questioning.
Candidates are required to complete all five units to achieve this qualification
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H/500/3654 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
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K/500/3655 - Preparing a Physical Activity Session for Children
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M/500/3656 - Teaching a Physical Activity Session for Children
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T/500/3657 - Concluding and Reviewing a Physical Activity Session for Children
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A/500/3658 - Introduction to Working with Children