Course Description

The course content covers the main practical activities involved in carrying out a supportive role in sport and recreation environments: sourcing information about career pathways, identifying and reviewing skills and experiences; assisting with planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions; dealing effectively and courteously with clients; assisting with emergency procedures; assisting with setting up, dismantling and checking equipment and resources; helping to plan and review a training programme; and establishing good practice in identifying and reviewing goals. The course also covers health and safety legislation and risk assessment.

Unit 1 – Assist with fitness programming: deliver 6-8 fitness session to a client
Unit 2 – Assist with a component of activity sessions: deliver 4 activity related sessions to class
Unit 3 – Assist with daily centre duties: placement
Unit 4 – Employment opportunities in the sport and recreation industry: research project

Assessment

This course is internally assessed and pupils must achieve all units in order to gain the full qualification.