This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the sport and leisure Industry, or wish to practically participate in a number of activities. It is a practical, hands-on qualification which are designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities.
This qualification develops the knowledge required for health, safety and risk management, anatomy and physiology for exercise and health, factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity, safeguarding and protecting children and young people in sport, funding and sponsorship, events management for sport and leisure and also involves practical elements to participation in sport such as physical preparation and technical and tactical requirements for sports performance
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
- Understand how health and safety legislation applies in the workplace
- Understand the principles and benefits of providing good customer service in sport and active leisure
- Understand how to deal with different types of sporting injuries
- Understand strategies to increase participation in sport and physical activity
- Understand the impact of success in sport on lifestyle
Skills relating to the qualification:
- Be able to conduct a risk assessment in a sport and leisure environment
- Be able to use fitness tests and interpret results
- Be able to plan, implement and evaluate a programme to support physical preparation for sport
- Be able to develop a business plan
- Be able to analyse own techniques and tactics to improve performance
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