Qualifications - Students

Level 1 Award in Active, Healthy Living

Introduction

The Active IQ Award in Active, Healthy Living is a ‘life-skills’ qualification at level 1 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. Learners will learn to explain the links between activity, healthy living and improved health and demonstrate the opportunities within daily life to become more active.

Guided Learning Hours: 60
Notional Learning Hours: 70
Accreditation Number: 500/7855/0
Performance Points: 12.5
Qualification credit value: 7
Entry requirements
  • This qualification is open to all. No specific previous experience required
  • A basic level of numeracy and literacy is required

Qualification structure and credit value

The learner must achieve all 2 units. The total credit value is 7.

  • Unit 1 - How the body works (T/600/2549) – this unit is worth 3 credit values
  • Unit 2 - How to adopt an active, healthy lifestyle (K/600/2547) – this unit is worth 4 credit values

Assessment

Internally assessed:

  • Coursework
  • Portfolio of Evidence
  • Practical Demonstration / Assignment

Externally assessed:

  • Multiple Choice Examination