YMCA
Level 1
QN: 500/8428/8
Curriculum Active
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 100 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
100 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Assist in the delivery of an exercise session
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic principles of leading a safe and effective exercise session., Be able to assist in leading a safe and effective exercise session.
2
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand anatomy and physiology in the context of health-related exercise., Understand the components of physical fitness.
3
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Exploring Personal Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand and use tests to determine levels of physical activity., Plan and produce a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP).
4
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Healthy Eating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintaining a balanced diet, Understand the dietary needs of different groups
5
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Healthy Eating in Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintaining a balanced diet, Understand how media representations of body image may influence eating habits, Understand the dietary choices and needs of different groups
6
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Introduction to Healthy Eating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main food groups and their role in a balanced diet
- Explain the importance of a balanced diet for health
- Describe the UK healthy eating guidelines
- Apply the Eatwell Guide to assess own diet
- Evaluate own diet against UK healthy eating guidelines
7
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Participate in Physical Activity in the Fitness Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of a health-related exercise session., Understand the importance of safe and effective exercise technique., Know the skills and qualities required by a fitness instructor.
8
YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Understanding the Health and Fitness Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the features of the health and fitness industry., Know employment and career opportunities in the health and fitness industry., Know the features of professional behaviour in the health and fitness industry.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8428/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2010