NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health & Fitness

Overview

The NCFE Health & Fitness course will be an excellent choice for you if:


This course is perfect for students wishing to continue with sport post-16, such as A Level PE and BTEC, and provides a good foundation for students intending to work in the sports industry and medical professions.


Topics covered

You will develop a thorough understanding of: the structure, function of and effects of exercise on body systems, health and fitness, components of fitness, principles of training and fitness testing. 


You will develop an understanding of: how food/diet, exercise and lifestyle choices affect a healthy active lifestyle. 


You will be able to produce a health and fitness plan for a specific purpose. You will be able to plan, undertake and evaluate the effectiveness of a health and fitness programme and review it with a ‘client’. 


In addition, you will develop the following: organisation, confidence, teamwork, planning / evaluation skills, ICT skills, presentation skills and the ability to apply work to exam questions or scenarios. 

Assessments

The course is split into 8 content areas and includes: 




FAQs

Is NCFE PE just playing sport and practical sessions all the time?


Does doing this course negatively effect my opportunities later on at college/university?


Do I get assessed on my practical ability?


Where might this qualification take me?

A level in Physical Education or Diploma in Exercise, Health and Fitness Studies 

Sport, nutrition, exercise