Introduction
This qualification is available for first delivery from 1st August 2025.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the legal and professional requirements of delivering physical activity and exercise to adolescents between the ages of 11-15 years old.
Learners are provided with an understanding of the key concepts of physical activity, health, and development considerations for adolescents, including the benefits, barriers, and motivators of physical activity. Learners are also given an understanding of child safeguarding principles and effective instructional practices when leading physical activity or exercise sessions for adolescents.
This qualification includes the essential knowledge and skills that are needed to meet the requirements of the physical activity sector’s minimum standards for deployment.
Please note: for the purpose of this qualification when the term ‘adolescent’ is used, this can be assumed as referring to young people aged between 11 and 15, unless otherwise stated.
Entry requirements
- A suitable Level 2 fitness instructing qualification, for example:
- Some experience of supporting children and/or adolescents in physical activity may be useful.
- The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
- There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.
Qualification structure
Learners must complete the two mandatory units.
Qualification Guidance - Active IQ Level 2 Award in Physical Activity and Exercise for Adolescents
Assessment
- eAssessment.
- Assignment.
- Observation and questioning.
Fees breakdown
£27.50 Registration / Certification fee
£7 eManual fee
Career progression
This qualification provides progression onto:
- Active IQ Level 2 Award in Physical Activity for Children.
- Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Training.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
- Apprenticeship in Personal Training.