02 Mar 2021
This qualification is being withdrawn
The operational end date (last date for new starts) of this qualification is 31/07/2021 and the certification end date is 31/07/2022.
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
These qualifications are intended to provide learners with a broad introduction to the sports and active leisure sector, equipping learners with underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills. They are designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in sports and active leisure or other related sectors.
The Skills for Sports and Active Leisure qualifications form part of the Suite of Skills qualifications that cover a number of sectors and are available at Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. The employability skills units are common across the suite, enabling easy transfer of credits between qualifications and supporting opportunities for cross-faculty working.
The qualifications have been developed with the support of a number of further education colleges, training providers and adult and community learning providers. They have been designed to be consistent with the principles for study programmes for 16-19 year olds but are also relevant, particularly in the case of the smaller qualifications, for adults including the unemployed. These qualifications are also suitable for pre 16 learners.
Changes to our “Skills for…” qualifications
The recent review of our Vocational qualifications has resulted in the decision to withdraw the Entry Level Diploma in the Skills for Sport and Active Leisure (Entry 3) qualification. The Operational End Date of the qualification will be the 31/07/2021 and the Certification End Date will be the 31/07/2022. The E3 Diploma qualification specification covers just this qualification until it’s withdrawal.
Please refer to the new Skills for Sport and Active Leisure qualification specifications for further details of our updated E3 to L1 Skills for Sport and Active Leisure and L2 Skills for Sport and Active Leisure qualifications.
Rules of Combination
Learners must complete the two mandatory units from Group M, totalling 6 credits. In addition, they must complete a minimum of 14 credits from Group O1 (Optional units: Sport and Active Leisure Skills) and 17 further credits from either Group O1 or Group O2 (Optional units: Employability Skills). Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units which can be found in the qualification specification
Units
A minimum of 6 credits must be completed from this group.
Taking Part in Sport
Working in Sport and Active Leisure
A minimum of 14 credits must be completed from this group.
Assist a Fitness Instructor
Assisting a Leader of Sports or Active Leisure Activities to Plan and Deliver an Activity
Assisting at a Sport or Active Leisure Event
Components and Functions of the Body in Physical Activity
Developing Leadership Skills in Sport and Active Leisure
Exercise as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
Exercise as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
Improving Own Fitness
Participate in a Sport or Active Leisure Activity
Planning a Healthy Diet
Planning a Healthy Diet
Planning own Fitness Programme
Preparing to Participate in a Sport or Active Leisure Activity
Recognising Opportunities for Participating in Leisure
Recognising Sport and Leisure Opportunities
Review a Sport or Active Leisure Activity
Risks and Hazards in Sport and Active Leisure
Risks and Hazards in Sport and Active Leisure
The Effect of Exercise on the Body
Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Sport
Understanding the Principles of Conducting Coaching Activities in Sport
Understanding the Principles of Evaluating Coaching Activities in Sport
Understanding the Principles of Planning Coaching Activities in Sport
Working with Children in Sport and Active Leisure
Working with Customers and Clients in Sports and Active Leisure Settings
Working with Customers and Clients in Sports and Active Leisure Settings
A maximum of 17 credits may be completed from this group.
Applying for a Job
Applying for a Job
Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
Building Working Relationships with Colleagues
Career Planning
Career Planning
Career Progression
Career Progression
Conduct at Work
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Effectiveness at Work
Effectiveness at Work
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Interview Skills
Interview Skills
Introduction to Self-Employment
Introduction to Self-Employment
Learning from Work Placement
Learning from Work Placement
Positive Attitudes and Behaviours at Work
Preparing for Work Placement
Preparing for Work Placement
Preparing for an Interview
Preparing for an Interview
Safe Learning in the Workplace
Safe Learning in the Workplace
Searching for a Job
Searching for a Job
Setting and Meeting Targets at Work
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Reflective Learners
Skills for Reflective Learners
Skills for Self Managers
Skills for Self Managers
Skills for Team Workers
Skills for Team Workers
Solving Work-related Problems
Solving Work-related Problems
Time Management
Using ICT in the Workplace
Using ICT in the Workplace
Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace
Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace
Work in a customer-friendly way
Work in a customer-friendly way
Working in a Team
Working in a Team
Working with Colleagues
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification provides a wide range of basic, introductory skills, as well as
core knowledge, relevant to sport and active leisure, alongside generic employability
skills which are needed both in the sport and active leisure sector and across other
sectors. Mandatory units include:
• Working in Sport and Active Leisure
• Taking Part in Sport
Optional units include knowledge and skills relevant to different job roles in the sector
(such as risk assessment, assist a fitness instructor, working with different people in
sport, understand the fundamentals of coaching sport) alongside generic employability
skills (such as self-management skills, solving work related problems and working in at
team).
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
This qualification provides a wide range of basic, introductory skills, as well as
core knowledge, relevant to sport and active leisure, alongside generic employability
skills which are needed both in the sport and active leisure sector and across other
sectors. Mandatory units include:
• Working in Sport and Active Leisure
• Taking Part in Sport
Optional units include knowledge and skills relevant to different job roles in the sector
(such as risk assessment, assist a fitness instructor, working with different people in
sport, understand the fundamentals of coaching sport) alongside generic employability
skills (such as self-management skills, solving work related problems and working in at
team).
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate and Diploma.
Learners should take the Diploma if before progressing to employment (with further
training where possible) or to a Level 1 qualification, they need an extended
introduction to the sector including the opportunity to build up a range of skills and
knowledge, explore a number of potential job roles in the sector, and gain a set of
more generic workplace skills. The Diploma will be suitable for learners who would
benefit from an extended period of time working at Entry level, up to 2 years, before
they are ready for Level 1.
Progression & entry requirements
Learners do not need any prior qualifications or a specific level of attainment to take this qualification. It is available to learners of any age.Funding information
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Related Qualifications
- Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award In Skills for Sport and Active Leisure (Entry 3)
- Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Certificate In Skills for Sport and Active Leisure (Entry 3)
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Skills for Sport and Active Leisure
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Skills for Sport and Active Leisure
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma In Skills for Sport and Active Leisure