certificate in fitness instructing

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

Qualification Accreditation Number

QCF 500/8756/3

QCF Learner Achievement Portfolio (LAP) (Children)

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Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Children) - LAP

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Contents

Assessment plan .................................................. 4

Unit 1 External theory assessment results ............... 5

Unit 2 Participant interview ................................... 6

Additional questions ............................................10

Unit 3 Worksheet ................................................14

Unit 4 Internal theory assessment results ............. 21

Unit 5 Worksheet ............................................... 22

Unit 5 Professional discussion ............................. 27

PAR-Q .............................................................. 29

Activity Session Plan Ages 5 – 11 years .............. 30

Activity Session Plan Ages 11 – 15 years ............ 33

Unit 6 worksheet ............................................... 36

Observed Summative Assessment ....................... 38

Assessor’s Feedback and Questions –

Summative Observed Assessment ....................... 39

Session and Self Evaluation ................................. 40

Record of assessment and individual

learning plan ..................................................... 42

Learner assessment guidance ............................. 43


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Learner’s name:

Assessment plan

Learner’s agreement

I agree to be assessed according to the plan above and am happy that it reflects any special needs I may have. I declare that all the work produced to meet the assessment criteria above has been my own unaided work.

Learner’s signature:

Date:

Unit Stage ofassessment

Evidence Assessment method

Date and time

Assessor’s signature

1 External theory paper 70% pass mark required

Multiple-choice question paper

2 & 5 Participant Interview Participant Interview Written

2 Additional questions Additional Questions Written

3 Health and safety worksheet

Worksheet Written

4 Internal theory paper 70% pass mark required

Multiple-choice question paper

5 Planning Worksheet or Professional Discussion

Written or Professional Discussion

PAR-Q Written

Class Plan Written

Activity Session Plan X 2

Written

6 Instructing Worksheet Written

Observed Summative Assessment

Direct observation and oral

questioning

Session and Self Evaluation

Written


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External theory assessment resultsUnit 1 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise % PASS/REFER

Comments:

Action plan:

Learner’s name Signature Date

Assessor’s name Signature Date

IV’s name Signature Date

Reassessment

Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise % PASS/REFER

Comments:

Action plan:




Unit 1 Anatomy and physiology for exercise – H/600/9013



Name of participant

Date of birth Gender M/F

Height Weight

2 marks

What are your participant’s barriers to participation?

1 mark

For each barrier that your participant has given describe a strategy to assist your participant to overcome the barrier.

1 mark

What incentive/reward schemes will you use to motivate your participant?

1 mark

Participant Interview

Unit 2 Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity – M/600/9015 Unit 5 Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children (A/600/9048)



Which methods of communication will help you to motivate your participant?

1 mark

List your participants exercise preferences.

1 mark

Set out your participants short, medium and long term goals.

Short:

Medium:

Long term:

3 marks

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How will you review your participant’s short, medium and long term goals?

Short:

Medium:

Long term:

3 marks

Give one example of where your participant can source relevant information to help meet their needs.

1 mark



RESULT /14 (10 marks required for a pass) PASS / REFER

Assessor’s feedback

Learner’s name

Signature Date

Assessor’s name

Signature Date


9



Now that you have identified the ways in which you can help to support your participant achieve their goals, explain why the following are important:

1. Why is it important to form an effective working relationship with your participant?

1 mark

2. Why is it important to present yourself and your organisation positively to your participant?

1 mark

Additional questions

Unit 2 Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity – M/600/9015

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3. Why is it important to value equality and diversity when working with your participant?

1 mark

4. Why is it important to ensure that participant care is upheld within the organisation?

1 mark

5. Why is it important to notify your participant if there is likely to be a delay in meeting their needs?

1 mark



6. Why is it important to “go the extra mile” for your participant?

1 mark

7. Why is it important to handle any participant complaints in a positive manner, ensuring you adhere to organisational procedures?

1 mark

8. Why is it important for your participant to take personal responsibility for their own fitness and motivation?

1 mark



RESULT / 8 (8 marks required for a pass) PASS / REFER


Learner’s name

Signature Date

Assessor’s name

Signature Date




1. Identify two types of emergencies that may occur in a fitness environment.

2 marks

2. Describe the role of the three external services during an emergency.

3 marks

3. Give one example of the role that a member of staff may play in an emergency.

1 mark

Worksheet

Unit 3 Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment – T/600/9016



4. Why is it important to follow emergency procedures calmly and correctly?

2 marks

5. Complete the table below for a typical emergency. On this occasion the emergency is a fire.

Describe how you would ensure that the safety of the people was maintainedChildren

Older People

Disabled People

3 marks

6. Why is health and safety important in a fitness environment?

1 mark



7. Identify two legal requirements that employers must adhere to in order to comply with Health and Safety Law.

2 marks

8. Complete the table below. You will need to give one example of duty of care for each special population group.

Special Population Group Duty of care Limitations of the fitness instructor

Young People

Older People

Pre/post-natal women

Disabled people

8 marks

9. Describe two types of security procedures that you would find in a fitness environment.

2 marks



10. Describe two key, health and safety documents that are relevant to the fitness industry.

2 marks

11. Complete the table below for possible hazards within a fitness environment.

Fitness Environment Give one example of an associated hazard

Give one example of controlling the possible

risks of the hazard

Who would you refer the risk to if you were unable to deal with it yourself?

Facilities

Equipment

Manual handling

Participant behaviour

Security

Hygiene

18 marks

12. Explain the five steps of risk assessment.

5 marks.



13. Give one example of safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

1 mark

14. Complete the table below by listing the four recognised forms of abuse and the signs and symptoms of abuse that can be identified.

Forms of Abuse Signs and Symptoms of abuse

8 marks

15. Give three examples of procedures that you would expect to find in an organisation’s safeguarding children and vulnerable adults policy.

3 marks



16. If you suspected any possible abuse to whom would you report this?

1 mark

17. Describe two procedures that you would follow to protect yourself from accusations of abuse.

2 marks18. Complete the table below.

Identify two statutory agencies responsible for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Give an example of when it may be necessary to contact the statutory agency

4 marks



19. Describe how to maintain the confidentiality of information relating to possible abuse.

1 mark

RESULT /70 (49 marks required for a pass) PASS / REFER







Unit 4 Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health % PASS / REFER

Comments:

Action plan:




Reassessment

Unit 4 Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health % PASS / REFER

Comments:

Action plan:




Internal theory assessment results

Unit 4 Principles of exercise, fitness and health - A/600/9017



Unit 5 Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children (A/600/9048)Worksheet Please complete either the worksheet or professional discussion

1. Explain the process of informed consent as it applies to children.

1 mark

2. Describe how you would collect participant information using.

Questionnaire

Interview

Observation

3 marks

3. How would you determine which method/s of collecting information are appropriate for the individual child?

2 marks



4. Explain how the information gathered when screening can retain accuracy and currency.

2 marks

5. Describe two factors, based on participant screening, which may affect safe physical activity participation for children.

2 marks

6. Give two examples of how participant information could affect the planning of a physical activity session.

2 marks7. Identify two reasons for the temporary deferral of exercise.

2 marks



8. Explain one reason why you might refer a child participant to other professionals.

1 mark

9. How will your plan, based on collected information, identify objectives for the session to ensure:

You promote and enhance activity levels?

Improve social skills?

Promote personal development?

Improve skills and techniques?

Provide opportunities for fun and enjoyment?

5 marks



10. How could you apply the principles and variables of fitness to progress a physical activity session to achieve health benefits and required levels of physical activity in children.

2 marks

11. How does the use of music enhance physical activity sessions for children?

1 mark



Agenda Learning outcome / assessment criteria

Tape / digital counter

Describe how to collect participant information (the following 1. assessment criteria must be discussed 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)

Learning outcome 1

Explain how to collect relevant information based on the 2. screening processes to plan a safe and effective physical activity session for children (the following assessment criteria must be discussed 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)

Learning outcome 2

Professional Discussion

Unit 5 Planning health related exercise and physical activity for children (A/600/9048)



Explain how to use information gathered to plan a physical 3. activity session for children (the following assessment criteria must be discussed 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5)

Learning outcome 3

Explain how to plan safe and effective physical activity sessions 4. for children (the following assessment criteria must be discussed 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4)

Learning outcome 4






Example of a Par-Q: Child health questionnaire

Childs name: Age: Date of birth:

Home address:

Emergency contact details

Name: Relationship to child: Tel: Name: Relationship to child: Tel:

HEALTH QUESTIONS

Does your child have or ever experience the following? Please circle relevant answerDiabetes YES NO

Chest pains brought on by physical exertion YES NO

Childhood epilepsy YES NO

Dizziness or fainting YES NO

A bone, joint or muscular problem or arthritis YES NO

Asthma or other respiratory problems YES NO

Any sustained injuries or illnesses YES NO

Any allergies YES NO

Is your child taking any medication YES NO

Has anyone in your family had a heart problem at a young age? YES NO

Has your child ever been in hospital? YES NO

If yes, please give details here:

Is their any reason not mentioned above why any type of physical activity may not be suitable for your child?

YES NO


Are there any special dietary needs your child has? YES NO


in signing this form, I the parent / guardian of the aforementioned child, affirm that I • have read this form in its entirety and I have answered the questions accurately and to the best of my knowledgeI understand that all accidents will be documented, and that I will be informed• I understand that if the instructor requires further information about my child’s illness • or disability in order to include him / her in activities I will endeavour to make sure this information is available to him / herI understand that if my child fails to behave in a manner that is polite and social, he • or she may be excluded from that particular activity at the discretion of the instructor, and will have the opportunity to rejoin the session shortly after

Signed: Date:




Location of nearest telephone: Location of nearest first aid kit:

Duty First Aider: Location of register:

Safety checks required: (detail checks carried out and any subsequent action taken)

Any special arrangements or adaptations to be made: (in response to available time, equipment or facilities, or children present on the day)

Average age of group

Rewards and incentives

Aims of the session:

Rules for the session:

Techniques involved in the session:

Timing Warm up activities and instructions Equipment Adaptations or special considerations for:

Youngest in the group

Oldest in the group

Those with special considerations

Activity Session Plan Ages 5 – 11 years

Anticipated number in group Total time of activity session

Control command to be used Staff / child ratio



Timing Main activities and instructions Equipment Adaptations or special considerations for:


Oldest in the group




Timing Cool down activities and instructions Equipment Adaptations or special considerations for:


Oldest in the group








Location of nearest telephone: Location of nearest first aid kit:

Duty First Aider: Location of register:

Safety checks required: (detail checks carried out and any subsequent action taken)

Any special arrangements or adaptations to be made: (in response to available time, equipment or facilities, or children present on the day)

Average age of group

Rewards and incentives

Aims of the session:

Rules for the session:

Techniques involved in the session:

Timing Warm up activities and instructions Equipment Adaptations or special considerations for:


Oldest in the group


Activity Session Plan Ages 11 – 15 years

Anticipated number in group Total time of activity session

Control command to be used Staff / child ratio



Timing Main activities and instructions Equipment Adaptations or special considerations for:


Oldest in the group




Timing Cool down activities and instructions Equipment Adaptations or special considerations for:


Oldest in the group







Worksheet

1. Explain why it is important for children to take personal responsibility for their own fitness and motivation?

1 mark

2. Describe how to assist children to develop their own strategy for motivation and adherence to physical activity.

1 mark

3. Give two examples of typical barriers to physical activity that children have and ways to overcome them?

Typical barriers Ways to overcome them

4 marks

Unit 6 Instructing health related exercise and physical activity to children (T/600/905)



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Performance criteria:

Assessor’s Feedback and Questions – Summative Observed Assessment




Session and Self Evaluation


Review the outcomes of working with participants and any feedback gained from your participants.

How well did the exercises meet your participant’s needs?•

How effective and motivational was the relationship with your participants?•

How well did your instructing style match the participants’ needs?•

How would you adapt the exercises to progress or regress according to your participant needs?



Identify how you could improve your personal practice.

Explain the value of reflective practice.

Describe how you incorporated the principles of behaviour management for the group of participants.


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Planning

You will need to complete two Activity Session Plans one for each of the following age groups: 5 – 11 yrs• 11 – 15 yrs •

The session must include:

a safe and effective warm up• a range of physical activities that are safe and appropriate for children (e.g. that take account of the implications •

of growth and development during the various stages of child development and preventative measures to avoid growth-related injuries)

cool down activities that are safe and effective for children•

You should plan for a 45 – 60 minute activity session appropriate to the age of the children.

Instructing

You will be observed instructing your participants through one of the planned activity sessions. You will decide which age group you will instruct with your assessor.

You will be required to instruct your session through the following components:

a safe and effective warm up• a range of physical activities that are safe and appropriate for the chosen age range of children (e.g. that take •

account of the implications of growth and development during the various stages of child development and preventative measures to avoid growth-related injuries)

cool down activities that are safe and effective for the chosen age range of children•

You should instruct a group consisting of a minimum of 5 and a maximum is 12 participants, with the appropriate adult / child supervision ratio.

Learner assessment guidance

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