Working in Sport and Active Leisure

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
T/504/7660
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the sport and active leisure sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    List different types of organisations within the sport and active leisure sector.

    1.1: Types of organisations, for example:

    • public sector organisations (for example, local authority leisure centres, public swimming pools)
    • private sector organisations (for example, gyms, fitness clubs)
    • voluntary sector organisations (for example, community sports clubs, charities promoting physical activity)
    • professional sports organisations (for example, professional football clubs, national governing bodies like the FA)

2

Know about jobs in sport and active leisure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Give examples of jobs in different organisations within the sport and active leisure sector.

    2.1: Jobs in different organisations, for example:

    • gym instructor
    • lifeguard
    • sports coach
    • personal trainer
    • physiotherapist

  • 2.2

    Identify some entry-level jobs, suitable for someone starting out in the sport and active leisure sector.

    2.2: Entry-level jobs, for example:

    • receptionist
    • assistant coach
    • trainee sports coach
    • pool attendant
    • equipment assistant 

  • 2.3
    Outline the key responsibilities of a selected entry-level job role.
3

Know about the skills needed to work in the sport and active leisure sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Outline some of the key skills needed to work in the sport and active leisure sector.

    3.1: Key skills, for example:

    • communication
    • teamwork
    • customer service
    • organisational
    • health and safety awareness

4

Be able to develop own skills for work within sport and active leisure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    State some of the skills, important to workers in the sport and active leisure sector that they already have.
  • 4.2
    Contribute to planning how to develop some of the skills they will need if they are to be successful in the sport and active leisure sector.