YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Leadership, Management and Customer Service in Sport and Active Leisure

The aim of this qualification is to provide the individual with the knowledge and skills in Leadership, Management and Customer Service required when working within the Sport and Active Leisure Sector

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 14 credits)

CreditsGLH
Promoting customer care in active leisure318
Customer service in sport and active leisure industry326
Principles of leadership and management850
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • none

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • Worksheets
  • Assignments/projects/reports/presentations
Fees and resources: 

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  • Syllabus
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Progression routes: 
  • Level 4 qualifications in Business Administration and Management
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner)

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.

This qualification is mapped directly to:

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Core Group Exercise Instructor.

Prerequisites: 

Learners need to be 16 or above to complete this qualification. YMCA Awards recommend learners have a
basic understanding of Level 2 anatomy and physiology.

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 

The YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment:

  • Learner Assessment Record
  • Assessment Workbook
  • Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)
  • Practical examination
  • Portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record
Progression routes: 

Learners may choose further same-level qualifications, for example:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction.
  • Specialist Pilates courses including antenatal and postnatal Pilates, large and small apparatus.
     
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner)

This qualification is aimed at learners who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a yoga instructor. It recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual to work in an unsupervised capacity to plan, instruct and evaluate a safe and effective yoga session.

This qualification is mapped directly to:

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Core Group Exercise Instructor.

Prerequisites: 

Learners need to be 16 or above to complete this qualification. YMCA Awards recommend learners have basic understanding of Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology.

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 

The YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment:

  • Learner Assessment Record
  • Assessment Workbook
  • Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)
  • Practical examination
  • Portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record
Progression routes: 

Learners may choose further same-level qualifications, for example:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
  • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction
  • Specialist yoga courses including antenatal and postnatal yoga
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner), Outdoor Exercise and Sports Conditioning

This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a self-employed or employed personal trainer specialising in outdoor fitness and sports conditioning.

This qualification is mapped directly to:

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Personal Trainer.

Prerequisites: 

The learner should hold Level 2 Certificate in Gym instructing or equivalent. The qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and over.

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 

The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner), Outdoor Exercise and Sports Conditioning is assessed through internal and external assessment:

  • Learner Assessment Record
  • Assessment Workbook
  • Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)
  • Practical examination
  • Portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record
Progression routes: 

Learners may choose further same-level qualifications, for example:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
  • Level 3 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings
  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport
  • Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
  • Level 3 special populations-related qualifications.
  • Apprenticeship in Personal Training

 

Learners may also choose to progress to higher lever qualifications, for example:

  • Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance
  • Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance
  • Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance
  • Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain
  • Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
  • Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
  • Level 4 Sports and Conditioning qualifications
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition to Support Physical Activity

The aim of this qualification is to develop knowledge and understanding of key nutritional principles and healthy eating to support client goals. It also provides the learner with skills to analyse client nutritional intake in order to offer advice within scope of practice and integrate into fitness programme design.

Learners will cover:

Prerequisites: 

Learners should be aged 16 plus

No formal prerequisites, however it is recommended that learners hold YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 

The YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition to Support Physical Activity is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.

  • Learner Assessment Record
  • Multiple Choice Theory paper 
  • Assessment Workbook
  • Consultation/case study
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 

This qualification can improve employability for qualified fitness instructors and those instructors in the REPs physical activity advisor category 

Learners may choose further same-level qualifications, for example:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

Or, if the learner already holds a Level 2 Fitness Instructing – Gym Based qualification 

  • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (2018)

The qualification aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to plan and instruct programmes for exercise referral.

Learners will cover:

Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:

Prerequisites: 

Learners should be 16 plus and must hold one or more of the following:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 

The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.

  • Learner Assessment Record
  • Multiple Choice Theory paper 
  • Assessment Workbook
  • Practical examination/observation
Fees and resources: 

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  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 

Future employment possibilities

This qualification can lead to employment as an ‘Exercise Referral Instructor’ or in any role that involves tailoring exercise for people with medical conditions covered by the qualification.

Progression to further/higher level learning

This qualification provides progression to other qualifications at the same and higher levels eg:

  • Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
  • Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain
  • Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
  • Any Level 4 specialist exercise instructor qualifications

 

 

Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner)

This qualification is suitable for learners holding a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction or equivalent who wish to progress to a career as a professional Personal Trainer on an employed or self-employed basis.

This qualification is mapped directly to:

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Personal Trainer

Prerequisites: 

The learner should hold Level 2 Certificate in Gym instructing or equivalent. The qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and over.

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 

The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) is assessed through internal and external assessment:

  • Learner Assessment Record
  • Assessment Workbook
  • Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)
  • Practical examination
  • Portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

Visit our fees page to see our qualification and resource prices.

 

Print resources
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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record
  • Assessment Workbook
Progression routes: 

Learners may choose further same-level qualifications, for example:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
  • Level 3 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings
  • Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
  • Level 3 special populations-related qualifications.
  • Apprenticeship in Personal Training

 

Learners may also choose to progress to higher lever qualifications, for example:

  • Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance
  • Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance
  • Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance
  • Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain
  • Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
  • Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
  • Level 4 Sports and Conditioning qualifications
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competences needed for an individual to administer emergency first aid in the workplace. This includes being able to assess, diagnose and treat casualties before the arrival of medically trained staff.

Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:

Structure: 

To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, learners must complete 2 mandatory units.

Mandatory units

 

LevelCredit
Emergency first aid in the workplace31
Recognition and management of illness and injury
in the workplace
32
Prerequisites: 

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.

Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements

To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval

requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.

Assessment: 

-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:

  • evidence index
  • assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
  • witness testimony
  • candidate’s proof of work
  • worksheets
  • assignments/projects/reports/presentations
  • record of professional discussion
  • record of oral and written questioning
  • candidate and peer reports
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • summary of achievement
Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

Visit our fees page to see our qualification and resource prices.

 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competences needed for an individual to administer emergency first aid in the workplace. This includes being able to assess, diagnose and treat casualties before the arrival of medically trained staff.

Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:

Structure: 

To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, learners must complete 1 mandatory unit.

Mandatory units

 

LevelCredit
Emergency first aid in the workplace31
Prerequisites: 

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.

Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements

To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval

requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.

Assessment: 

-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:

  • evidence index
  • assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
  • witness testimony
  • candidate’s proof of work
  • worksheets
  • assignments/projects/reports/presentations
  • record of professional discussion
  • record of oral and written questioning
  • candidate and peer reports
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • summary of achievement
Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

Visit our fees page to see our qualification and resource prices.

 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 

Learners could go on to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing higher level qualifications in this area, such as:

  • YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work.
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sport

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.

Structure: 

To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sport, learners must achieve 12 credits from the mandatory units and a
minimum of 26 credits from the optional units available, making a total of 38 credits.

Mandatory units

 

LevelCredit
Health, safety and welfare in sport and active leisure35
Customer service in sport and active leisure33
Understanding the active leisure and learning sector33
Safeguarding and proctecting children and young people in sport and active leisure21
Optional UnitsLevelCredit

Working with participants with disabilities in sport and active leisure 

27
Understanding employment rights and responsibilities22
Operational management of sport and leisure facilities36
Physical preparation for sports performance35
Injuries in sport35
Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity34
Sport as a business34
Lifestyle management for sports performers34
Technical and tactical requirements for sport34
Communication and public relations for sport perfomers34
Anatomy and physiology for exercise36
Event management in sport and leisure43
Funding and sponsorship in sport43

 

Prerequisites: 

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.

Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements

To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval

requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance

Assessment: 

-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:

  • evidence index
  • assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
  • witness testimony
  • candidate’s proof of work
  • worksheets
  • assignments/projects/reports/presentations
  • record of professional discussion
  • record of oral and written questioning
  • candidate and peer reports
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • summary of achievement

-Multiple choice examination
The anatomy and physiology unit (A/600/9051) is assessed through an externally set and marked multiple choice assessment.

Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

Visit our fees page to see our qualification and resource prices.

 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 

On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:

  • YMCA Level 3 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport & Active Leisure in Communit Settings
  • YMCA Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
Qualifications: 

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