Developing a Personal Exercise Programme

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
A/504/7594
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the importance of exercise.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the benefits of exercise.
  • 1.2
    Describe the components of health related fitness.
  • 1.3
    Assess whether an individual is doing sufficient exercise to achieve health benefits.
2

Know about basic human anatomy and physiology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the functions of the skeleton.
  • 2.2
    Identify the major bones of the human body.
  • 2.3
    Identify the major muscles of the human body.
  • 2.4
    Outline the function of the heart, lungs and circulatory systems.
  • 2.5
    Describe the effects of exercise on the body.
3

Understand health and safety factors related to exercise.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain the importance of warming up and cooling down.
  • 3.2
    Identify the components of a safe and effective warm up and cool down.
  • 3.3
    Identify health and safety problems related to exercise.
  • 3.4
    Identify safe and practical clothing and footwear for exercise activities.
4

Be able to plan a safe and effective home fitness session.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Plan a suitable warm up and cool down for a home based exercise session.
  • 4.2
    Plan a home based exercise session that incorporates a range of activities.
5

Be able to plan, monitor and evaluate a safe and effective personal exercise programme.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Plan a three week exercise programme to achieve the identified goals.
  • 5.2
    Keep an exercise diary that records all sessions carried out.
  • 5.3
    Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the exercise programme.
  • 5.4
    Suggest improvements for future planning.