Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management

The certificate provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding

Of:

• The organisation, provision and management of sport, health and fitness in the UK

• Awareness of key customer-focused principles that underpin working practice in the sport and fitness sector

• The way the science of training and nutrition impact sport, health and fitness.

Cognitive skills

Be able to:

• Integrate ideas and evidence to present arguments

• Make use of a variety of techniques and learning resources – reading, listening, observing and note-taking – to formulate Questions and develop critical thinking and reflection.

Practical and/or professional skills

Be able to:

• Appreciate the wider strategic context in which work teams and organisations operate

• Demonstrate the experience, knowledge and skills that underpin good practice and apply theory to practice

• Carry out aspects of work roles about sport or fitness to the standards expected in employment.

Key skills

Be able to:

Communication

• Organises and articulates opinions and arguments

• Writing clearly in styles adapted to purpose and context

• Effectively identifying principles of interpersonal communication when responding to others.

Improving own learning and performance

• Reflects on personal experience and applies it to learning situations.

Information and communication technology

• Use appropriate forms of ICT to communicate and present information.

Problem-solving

• Identifies how different perspectives inform problem-solving.

Working with others

• Works effectively with others in work situations and contexts.

This qualification has one stage, comprising 120 credits.

• In Stage 1, you’ll study two modules that will introduce you to sport and fitness within the industry.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You'll study both of the following:

• Introduction to sport and fitness (E117)
• Working with people in sport and fitness (E119)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.

• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.

• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.

• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.

• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.

• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.

• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

Skills for career development

This qualification has been developed directly with employers to ensure that it provides the skills they need. For example, in addition to theoretical knowledge of fitness training, you’ll gain an understanding of sector organisation, leadership, motivation strategies, teamwork, and effective instruction and communication. These skills will help to increase your career opportunities and earning potential.

Career relevance

If you’re aiming to access graduate-level careers, this certificate is your first step on the way. After completing the course, you’ll be able to build on your study to gain further professional qualifications – such as a foundation degree or full honours degree.

With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work or on the move.

You’ll have some assessment deadlines to meet, but otherwise, you’ll be free to study at the times that suit you, fitting your learning around work, family, and social life.

For each of your modules, you’ll use either just online resources or a mix of online and printed materials.

Each module you study will have a module website with

• A week-by-week study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies

• Course materials such as reading, videos, recordings, and self-assessed activities

• Module forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students

• Details of each assignment and their due dates

• A tutorial booking system, online tutorial rooms, and your tutor’s contact details

• Online versions of some printed module materials and resources.