Active IQ

9 Jan 2012Active IQ launches new qualification to up-skill health & fitness professionals

Active IQ has launched a new qualification to up-skill health and fitness professionals to help them achieve practitioner status. The Active IQ Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) is available at Levels 3 and 4 and is designed to prepare individuals for teaching in a wide range of contexts. The qualification has been endorsed by the Institute for Learning (IFL) and appears on its ITT/E Qualifications Register.

Mandatory units include:

• Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning
• Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning
• Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning
• Facilitating learning and development for individuals
• Facilitating learning and development in groups
• Principles of assessment in lifelong learning
• Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

Learners must be 19 years of age or older and be looking to start a teaching career in the lifelong learning sector. Active IQ has recently approved three centres to deliver the Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF): YBFIT Training, ICON TRAINING and UK FAST.

Yvonne Quarrie, Managing Director and Founder of YBFIT Training, said: "Many of our current and new learners have been asking about the Level 3 and 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector qualification so, as one of the leading fitness industry training providers, we strongly believe it is our responsibility to keep up-to-date with the fitness industry and offer qualifications that will encourage learners to achieve their goals and set them off on their chosen career path. We have already delivered the Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) and, as of March 2012, will are looking forward to also delivering the Level 4 version of this qualification. This will provide a route for our YBFIT Level 3 graduates to up skill and will also be a great starting point for others embarking on this rewarding process."

Suzy Gunn, Executive Director of Active IQ, continued: "The new Level 3 and Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) qualifications are the first step towards practitioner status and, as such, are invaluable for those wanting to progress their career and get one step ahead on the career ladder. Through working with training providers like YBFIT and introducing new qualifications, we’re constantly providing up-to-date and industry relevant qualifications that will help the next generation of fitness professionals. This is something that the industry will see even more of as we enter 2012."

For more information about YBFIT Training please visit www.ybfittraining.com.