Sport and Recreation Intermediate 2 (SCQF level 5)

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Structure of the Course

This Course is at Intermediate 2 level and consists of four mandatory Units: one 60 hour Unit, two 40 hour Units and one 20 hour Unit.

Assist with a Component of Activity Sessions (Intermediate 2)

1.5 Unit credit 

Employment Opportunities in the Sport and Recreation Industry (Intermediate 2)

1 Unit credit

Assist with Fitness Programming (Intermediate 2)

1 Unit credit

Assist with Daily Centre Duties (Intermediate 2)

0.5 Unit credit

There are no optional Units.

Summary of Course content

The Course content covers the main practical activities involved in carrying out a supportive role in sport and recreation environments - sourcing information about career pathways, identifying and reviewing skills and experiences: assisting with planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions; dealing effectively and courteously with clients; assisting with emergency procedures: assisting with setting up, dismantling and checking equipment and resources; helping to plan and review a training programme, and establishing good practice in identifying and reviewing goals. The Course also covers health and safety legislation and risk assessment.

 


Summary of content of each Unit

  • Assist with a Component of Activity Sessions
    The Course content covers the main practical activities involved in carrying out a supportive role in sport and recreation environments - sourcing information about career pathways, identifying and reviewing skills and experiences: assisting with planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions; dealing effectively and courteously with clients; assisting with emergency procedures: assisting with setting up, dismantling and checking equipment and resources; helping to plan and review a training programme, and establishing good practice in identifying and reviewing goals. The Course also covers health and safety legislation and risk assessment.
  • Employment Opportunities in the Sport and Recreation Industry
    In this Unit, candidates will source information about career pathways to identify the skills, qualifications and experiences needed to pursue these. This will allow them to map their own skills, qualifications and experiences against industry requirements. Using this information they will be able to identify areas where further training is required, produce a career plan and review this as necessary.
  • Assist with Fitness Programming
    In this Unit, candidates, working with the person responsible, will learn how to develop and organise a physical training plan for a client. Candidates will assist in establishing a client’s fitness baseline taking into account the client’s overall objectives. They will work with the person responsible to address aspects of health and safety, monitor the client’s progress, carry out periodic monitoring of the client’s physical training plan, review the results and modify the physical training plan.
  • Assist with Daily Centre Duties
    In this Unit, candidates will gain experience in setting up, dismantling and storing equipment.  They will learn how to:
    •  move and handle equipment in compliance with manufacturers’ instructions and centre/organisational requirements
    • check for faults in equipment and deal with them

Candidates will gain experience in cleaning and tidying areas within the organisation, as well as choosing the correct materials and the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  In addition, they will gain knowledge and understanding of the importance of relevant health and safety procedures.  Candidates will learn to demonstrate a positive approach when interacting with clients, staff and others.  This positive approach will include the ability to communicate appropriately, be responsive, and establish and maintain effective relationships.


Approaches to assessment

Units have been designed so that information can be gathered holistically where possible. A variety of approaches is used for gathering evidence, reflecting the variety of learning experiences offered across the Course. Checklists should be used where appropriate to help reduce the burden of gathering evidence, and the NABs provide a variety of specific examples.

Some employability skills are assessed as part of the essential evidence required for particular Units. However there are other employability skills which are developed and encouraged but not formally assessed. Centres may wish to have regular reviews of the development of these skills with candidates.  This could be done along with the formal review process required in some of the Units, for example the Intermediate 2 Sport and Recreation: Assist with a Component of Activity Sessions Unit.

Learning and teaching materials

Centres will need to ensure that candidates have the basic knowledge required for the different Units.  This is particularly important in the Intermediate 2 Sport and Recreation: Assist with a Component of Activity Sessions Unit since a working knowledge is required of the activity they are performing/demonstrating.  Delivery staff will have to provide the appropriate time to develop candidate’s understanding and awareness of the theory and practical skills required for the four Units, for example, basic COSHH regulations in relation to cleaning and tidying equipment and facilities.

It would be appropriate for qualified visiting speakers to provide input into specific aspects of Units, for example, first aid and personal fitness. As well as providing essential knowledge, this will give the candidates a broader perspective on the sport and recreation sector.

It would be beneficial if candidates were able to carry out their practical activities in a variety of different facilities. This would give candidates an opportunity to work with a wider selection of people and participants, although it is appreciated that this will not always be possible.

Learning and teaching packs have been produced for each Unit, in partnership with the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU). These can be accessed via the SFEU website.

Placements, visits, work experience

As a result of consultation with training providers, Further Education and schools, it was identified at an early stage, in the Intermediate 1 development, that experience of a real or simulated workplace environment was a key aspect of the Course. Continuing to incorporate this 'hands on' experience is a fundamental principal that is embedded into all Units. Visits to a variety of facilities would be desirable and it is feasible that candidates who are placed with Local Authorities may have the opportunity to visit /research a number of diverse facilities within the area of Sport and Recreation.

Resource requirements

It is important that centres place candidates in a suitable learning environment (a real or simulated workplace environment) since access to specific equipment and qualified staff is essential. Securing appropriate facilities/venues needs to be given careful consideration and planning so that all resources and facilities are in place prior to entering candidates for the Course. Through practical experiences in these settings, candidates will enhance their employability in a very competitive environment.


Progression

This Course or its Units may provide progression to:

  • National Courses at Higher level
  • Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Sports and Recreation
  • Further education training or employment

It is anticipated that some candidates may progress from the Intermediate 1 Course whilst others candidates may enter straight into the Intermediate 2 level Course.


Conditions and Arrangements

The Conditions and Arrangements for this subject are available from the NQ Sport and Leisure pages ICON: Internal Link.


Information for Skills for Work pilot centres
Sport and Recreation Intermediate 2

Centres delivering the Sport and Recreation Intermediate 2 Course as part of the Skills for Work pilot in 2006/7 should note the following:

  • the Sport and Recreation Intermediate 2 Course will remain unchanged for session 2007/8. If feedback from centres indicates a need for revision, any necessary revisions will be made for session 2008/9.


 


Arrangements documents valid from 2007/8

Subject:

Sport & Recreation
Level: Intermediate 2
Code: C219 11
Edition: Second Edition, April 2007
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