11 Feb 2016

Government approves new qualifications to prepare young people for a career in the physical activity sector

Government approves new qualifications to prepare young people for a career in the physical activity sector  news article image

The qualifications will be taught in the UK from September 2016 alongside A Levels and other vocational studies.

Established by Active IQ, the government has approved a Level 3 Technical Diploma and a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Physical Activity. The qualifications, developed in collaboration with major with employers and training providers from the active leisure sector, identify the skills required for a range of roles, including fitness instructing, personal training and leisure operation.

The new qualifications will also enable access to higher education degree programmes, with the Level 3 Diploma accepted on the UCAS Tariff for progression from 2017.

Active IQ’s Managing Director Jenny Patrickson commented: “Gaining approval for our new Technical Level qualifications is a key development for our Active Pathway for students. We can now equip learners aged 16-19 with a clear line of sight to gain full employment in our ever-expanding sector and ensure our qualifications provide operators with high calibre graduates who can hit the ground running.”

Latest News

14 Oct 2024

Sport and Recreation Alliance launches new website

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce the launch of a new website, developed with partners 93ft.

Read more Arrow Right
1 Oct 2024

Black History Month: England Athletics on promoting equality and inclusion

This Black History Month, the Sport and Recreation Alliance sought to celebrate the significant contributions Black individuals have made and continue to make to grassroots sport and recreation by engaging with leaders throughout the sports sector.

Read more Arrow Right
27 Sep 2024

Join an exciting campaign to get the nation dancing with Angela Rippon CBE

A new and exciting campaign spearheaded by Angela Rippon CBE is being launched called Let’s Dance! with one objective – to get more people dancing.

Read more Arrow Right

Become a member

Joining the Sport and Recreation Alliance is pretty simple, but worthwhile!

Register now

Our Partners

Admincontrol logoAir IT logoGateley Legal logohelp me Angela logoHowden logoMarsh Sport logoSport:80 logoZellar logo93FT logo