Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science

Introduction

The Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science provides learners with the broad base of knowledge and skills that are required to work in a variety of customer-facing roles within the active leisure industry, including fitness instructing and leisure operations.

This qualification has been approved for the DfE Performance Tables as a Tech Level and attracts UCAS points.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.

Learners should be able to demonstrate their capability to study at level 3.

Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.

The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, so 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 as a minimum at level 2.

Qualification structure

Over the two year programme learners must complete the 14 mandatory units (91 credits) and a minimum of 40 credits from any of the optional units. In total a minimum of 131 credits must be achieved. A minimum of 66 credits must be achieved at level 3.

Assessment

• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

Fees breakdown

£198 (Year 1: £99. Year 2: £99) Registration / Certification fee

Career progression

This qualification provides progression onto:

• Employment.
• Further learning or training in a specialist area.
• Higher education.
• Entry in to relevant degree programmes.