This course is designed for those who wish to improve their understanding of the general national agenda for a fitter nation to contribute to reduce strain of health service. Employers benefit from increased awareness from staff regarding healthy lifestyle (less absence etc).

It allows employers to promote holistic approach to staff development by focusing on aspects other than vocational development.

The programme supports candidates to be able to take a first step in physical exercise so they do not need to be currently active. It is suitable for anyone with any level of sports ability who is interested in improving their performance, enhancing their development and gaining an understanding of the benefits of exercise and fitness.

The Certificate in Exercise Studies aims to:

• Provide an understanding of the benefits of exercise and fitness
• Enable candidates to identify and improve their own levels of fitness
• Encourage candidates to adopt a fitter, and therefore healthier lifestyle
• Provide candidates with the confidence and motivation to engage in further study and/or career development

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Understand the principles of exercise and fitness

Unit 2: Demonstrate an understanding of safety factors relating to exercise

Unit 3: Apply the principles of a training programme

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 30 hrs.

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Exercise Studies (Health for Life) Certificate

Exercise Studies (Health for Life) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.

Qualification 2: Level 1 Exercise Studies (Health for Life) Award

This Course leads to an NCFE Level 1 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). In accrediting the programme at level 1, NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 1 national qualification.

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.

Are there any additional costs?

The only additional costs on top of your course fees is £9.99 postage.

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