Level 1 Award in Active, Healthy Living

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Introduction

A life skills qualification at Level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework. Candidates will learn the links between activity and better health, how to analyse their lifestyle, put together a strategy to improve nutritional habits and take up opportunities to become more active in their daily life.

This is an online course that gives those thinking about entering the industry a good insight into the nature of the business. It provides an initial qualification to allow you to become a trainee fitness instructor with an employer. This can lead to the Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, following the Level 2 certificate or the work-based level 2 NVQ in exercise and fitness instruction.

Students who select online learning are able to work at their own pace and at a time that suits them. All they need is internet access.

 

Course tutors are able to monitor student progress online and give support by telephone or email.

 

Candidates that have taken this online course and find they get a taste for the health fitness industry can gain employment in a health, fitness or leisure environment. People often then go on to take the Level 2 Gym Instructor so they can gain employment with a gym, health club or leisure centre.

 

 

Entry Requirements

This qualification is open to all and no previous experience is necessary.

A basic level of numeracy and literacy is required.

  

Qualification Structure

Unit 1 – The Body and How it Works (J/103/1504)

Unit 2 – How to Adopt an Active, Healthy Lifestyle (L/103/1505).

  

Assessment

Internally assessed:

Personal Activity Log (PAL) which contains a complete personal health and lifestyle profile, personal dietary analysis, strategy for improvement and a programme of exercise to improve own levels of health and fitness.

Externally assessed:

A 60 minute theory paper consisting of thirty multiple choice questions.

PLUS Internally assessed direct observation of the learner performing a session

 

 

 

Level 1 Award in Active, Healthy Living Syllabus and more Assessment Details

Unit Unit 1 AIQQCF0003 Level: 1 Credit Value: 3

Unit Title: How the body works

Learning outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Know the structure and function of the skeletal system.

1.1 Identify the bones in the human body

1.2 Outline the functions of the skeleton

1.3 Outline the structure of the skeletal system

2. Know the structure and function of the muscular system.

2.1 Identify the location of the main skeletal muscles

2.2 Outline the structure of the muscular system

2.3 Outline the functions of the muscular system

3. Outline a balanced approach to nutrition and the types of fuels used to

provide energy for activity.

3.1 Describe why a balanced approach to nutrition and activity is beneficial

3.2 Identify the different nutrient groups

3.3 Identify the daily intake of nutrients required by the body

3.4 Identify the types of fuels used to provide energy for activity

4. Know the structure and function of the cardio-respiratory system.

4.1 Identify the main function of the lungs

4.2 Define the structure of the lungs

4.3 Identify the main function of the heart

4.4 Define the structure of the heart

 

Assessment Multiple-choice theory paper externally set and marked

70% pass mark required.

 active, healthy lifestyle

 

Annex A Evidence Requirements

Unit 1 – How the body works

The following bones, joints and muscle groups must be covered within the unit.

Bones

• Cranium

• Spine

• Sternum

• Ribs

• Pelvis

• Scapula

• Clavical

• Humerus

• Ulna

• Radius

• Femur

• Tibia

Joints

• Synovial

• Pivot

• Ball and Socket

• Hinge

Major Muscles

• Pectoralis Major

• Deltoid

• Biceps

• Rectus Abdominis

• Obliques

• Trapezius

• Triceps

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Erector Spinae

• Hip Flexors

• Quadriceps

• Adductors

• Anterior Tibialis

• Gluteals

• Abductors

• Hamstring

• Gastrocnemius

 

 

 

 

Unit 2

Unit Title: How to adopt an active, healthy lifestyle

Learning outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand the principles of active, healthy living

1.1 List the types of activities and exercises that help maintain physical health and fitness

1.2 Identify physiological changes that take place in the body when working at the following intensities:

• Low

• Moderate

• High

1.3 Research exercise / activities that are of interest to them

1.4 Describe the benefits of leading an active healthylifestyle

1.5 Describe the different health conditions linked to:

• inactive lifestyles

• poor nutrition

• factors affecting health

which could include for example:

o Smoking

o Alcoholism

o Osteoporosis

o Obesity

o Stress

1.6 State the risk factors for coronary heart disease

2. Understand the health and safety considerations when taking part in physical

activity

2.1 List the health and safety considerations when preparing to take part in physical activity

2.2 Describe how to make safe and effective physical activity choices

2.3 Identify the purpose of a PARQ screening form

3. Know the principles of training

3.1 List the five components of physical fitness

3.2 Identify current national guidelines for physical fitness

3.3 Outline the principles of training to include:

• Specificity

• Progression

• Overload

• Reversibility

• Adaptation

4. Know how to incorporate different types of activity in to everyday life

4.1 List the different types of activity that can be incorporated into daily life

5. Understand the main components of an activity session

5.1 Identify the purpose of a

• warm up

• main session

• cool down

5.2 Outline the basic structure of the following :

• Warm up

• Main session

• Cool down

5.3 State the differences between static and dynamic stretching

5.4 Give examples of the advantages and disadvantages for static and dynamic stretching

5.5 Outline methods of resistance training

5.6 Define the number of sets and repetitions required to achieve muscular strength and/or endurance.

5.7 State appropriate exercise selection to achieve muscular balance

5.8 Identify methods of monitoring intensity to include:

• Observation

• Talk test

• Heart rate

• Revised Borg Scale

6. Create a personal health and activity plan

6.1 Record their personal information onto a health & lifestyle questionnaire

6.2 Identify nutritional changes to their dietary intake based on the findings of their food diaries

6.3 Plan and record a 4 week overview of personal exercise and activity

7. Plan and demonstrate an activity session

7.1 Plan a detailed activity session to include:

• warm up

• main session

• cool down

7.2 Demonstrate one full activity session utilising correct technique containing:

• Warm up

• Main session

8. Reflect on the effectiveness of the personal health and activity

log (PAL)

8.1 Review the safety and effectiveness of the sessions

8.2 Identify how motivational the sessions were

8.3 Identify any nutritional changes made to their daily diet

8.4 Outline the long term changes/adaptations that they could make to their exercise/activity sessions

 

Assessment Externally set - Personal Activity Log, internally assessed

Standardised proforma documentation

Personal Health and Activity Log includes:

• Health & Lifestyle Questionnaire

• 3 Day Food Diary