YMCA
Level 1
QN: 601/6693/9
Curriculum Active
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 127 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
127 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Encouraging Physical Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the physical and mental health benefits of regular physical activity
- Explain how different factors can influence an individual's participation in physical activity
- Describe practical methods to encourage individuals to increase their physical activity levels
- Apply motivational techniques to support an individual in setting and achieving activity goals
2
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Health Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define health and wellbeing
- Explain factors that have led to the improvement of public health
- Describe how lifestyle may have a negative effect on health
- Describe how lifestyle may have a positive effect on health
- Identify ways to improve your own health
3
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Develop an awareness of relationships and sexual health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define sexual health and relationships
- Identify the main parts of the human reproductive system
- Describe the functions of the male and female reproductive systems
- List different types of contraception
- Explain how contraception prevents pregnancy
- Describe how HIV is transmitted
- Identify common sexually transmitted infections
- Discuss potential emotional responses to relationships and sexual health issues
4
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Encouraging a HealthyWeight and Healthy Eating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify factors that can lead to being under or over a healthy weight
- Explain the personal consequences of being under or over a healthy weight
- Describe the principles of healthy eating
- Demonstrate how to provide help and support to an individual regarding healthy weight and eating
5
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Understanding Alcohol misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand factors that result in people misusing alcohol, Understand the personal and social consequences of alcohol misuse, Know how to provide help and support to the individual
6
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Peer Leadership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of peer leaders., Understand different leadership styles., Be able to plan, deliver and evaluate a peer leadership activity.
7
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Recognising and Dealing with Bullying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by ‘bullying’., Be able to recognise the effects of bullying., Be able to recognise strategies for dealing with bullying., Know where to access help and support.
8
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Understanding Feelings and Emotions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the terms 'emotion' and 'feeling.', Understand how feelings and emotions might be expressed., Understand how to manage and respond to emotions and feelings.
9
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Smoking Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why people start to smoke tobacco products, Be aware of what is contained in tobacco products and the effects they have on the body, Understand the health implications smoking has on an individual, including the short, medium and long-term effects, Understand what is meant by “second-hand smoke”, and the risks posed to others by second-hand smoke, Understand the law with regard to the sale of tobacco products, and smoking, Understand what is meant by illicit tobacco and the consequences of the trade in and use of illicit tobacco, Understand how to give up smoking and the short, medium and long term benefits of stopping smoking
10
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of confidence., Know what is meant by self-esteem., Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem.
11
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Understanding Body Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how body image is portrayed in the media., Understand cultural and historical influences on body image., Understand influences on own body image.
12
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
Understanding Drugs and Substance Misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand drug and substance misuse and associated risks., Know how to access sources of help/support relating to substance misuse.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/6693/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2015