Course Layout

Delivered in school outdoors or in classroom for preparation work.

All units must be achieved for full award.

Assessed in class unit by unit.

Requirement to plan and lead others as part of assessment.

Logbook assessment process ongoing throughout year.

Course Assessment:

The NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership award has 5 Units available and 3 will need to be completed to achieve the NPA. Units covered:

• Cardiovascular training

• Fixed weight Training

• Free Weight Training

• Circuit Training

These will be assessed unit by unit as the course progresses and involve leading others during assessment.

Course Details

The NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership will support candidates wishing to pursue Exercise and Fitness as a possible career path. This National Progression award is designed to improve your skills and knowledge in the Sport and Fitness Industries. It is designed to allow progression to the HNC/D programmes in:

• Sport Coaching with Sport Development.

• Fitness Health and Exercise.

• Sport and Recreation Management

• Sports Therapy

• Applied Sports Science

The competences achieved will allow candidates to make other career decisions and follow different pathways in Sports. All Units will be carried out in a sport or fitness environment – mainly our fitness room and classroom. Assessments will reflect the practical nature where possible and the knowledge will be that which relates to sport and fitness.