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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

This qualification provides progression onto:

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