Working in Sport and Active Leisure

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
A/504/7661
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

    Identify 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)

  • 1.2

    Describe the core functions of the main types of organisations within the sector.

    1.2: Core functions, for example:

    • promoting health and fitness access for all
    • providing paid services
    • encouraging participation in sports and physical activities

2

Know about job opportunities in sport and active leisure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify key job roles in the sport and active leisure sector, including opportunities for self-employed people.

    2.1: Key job roles, for example:

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

  • 2.2
    Describe the nature of the work related to a chosen job role in sport and active leisure, including
    •likely working patterns
    •responsibilities
    •activities undertaken.
3

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

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe the skills needed to work effectively in the sport and active leisure sector.

    3.1: Skills, for example:

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

  • 3.2
    Identify the qualifications needed to work in the sport and active leisure sector.
4

Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within sport and active leisure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify own existing, relevant skills and areas for development.
  • 4.2
    Identify further learning, including qualifications, where relevant, needed to progress towards a career in the sport and active leisure sector.