CYQ L3 Diploma in Exercise Referral Training Day To introduce Centre staff to the methods of best practice in delivery amp assessment of the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral Objectives ID: 322353
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Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ)
CYQ L3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Training Day Slide3
To introduce
Centre
staff to the methods of best practice in delivery & assessment of the ‘Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral`Objectives:Explain the structure of QCF ‘Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral`Learner pre-entry requirementsOverview of syllabusDiscuss assessment specification for all unitsExplore assessment opportunities for units 3 and 4 (planning and instructing)Identify teaching & learning resources and staff requirements
Aims
and objectivesSlide4
Timetable
10.00 – 10.15 Introduction & aims of the day
10.15 – 10.30 Qualification structure / syllabus; pre-entry requirements10.30 – 11.15 Assessment specifications (Unit 1 –and 2) 11.15 – 11.30 Break11.30 – 12.45 Assessment specifications (Unit 3) 12.45 – 13.30 Lunch 13.30 – 14.30 Assessment specifications (Unit 4) 14.30 – 15.30 Assessment specifications (Unit 5 and 6) 15.30 - 16.00 Questions, summary & evaluationSlide5
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise ReferralSlide6
CYQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
There are
6 mandatory units in this qualification-
Total guided learning hours – 242 Total credit value - 38
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CYQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Learner pre-entry requirements:
Minimum age: 16 years old.Learners must hold one or more of the following:Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Level 3 Diploma in Teaching PilatesLevel 3 Diploma in Teaching YogaAny qualifications which give entry to the REPs’ Physical Activity Advisor category eg, CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking.Slide8
Unit 1- Professional practice for exercise referral instructors
Knowledge based unit
which aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the exercise referral process, and their role within itAssessed by: worksheet (21 short answer questions)Assessment specificationLearners must provide evidence that they possess all the necessary knowledge and understanding to satisfy the requirements of this unitMust be the learner’s sole work and group completion is not permittedMay be completed over a period of timeMay be completed away from the centre (i.e. as a homework task)May be marked by the course tutor or an independent assessorSlide9
Unit 1- Professional practice for exercise referral instructors
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q – What is the pass mark for the worksheet?A – 100%. “Learners must provide evidence that they possess all the necessary knowledge and understanding to satisfy the requirements of this unit”From syllabusShould the learner fail to provide sufficient evidence through completion of the worksheet, supplementary questions will need to be asked by the assessor to confirm competence, or otherwise . All supplementary questions and answers must be recordedSlide10
Unit 2- Understanding
medical conditions
for exercise referral Knowledge based unit which aims to provide the learner with an understanding of a range of medical conditions, and how to prescribe safe and effective exercise for them.Assessed by: the completion of 15 x information sheets (one for each stipulated condition) which are found in the LARSlide11
Unit 2- Understanding
medical conditions
for exercise referral Assessment specificationAll the medical conditions stipulated in syllabus must be covered (Skills Active (compulsory requirement)Learners must provide evidence that they possess all the necessary knowledge and understanding to satisfy the requirements of this unitMust be the learner’s sole work and group completion is not permittedMay be completed over a period of timeMay be completed away from the centre (i.e. as a homework task)May be marked by the course tutor or an independent assessorSlide12
Unit 2- Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q – Do all information sheets need to be individually assessed?A – It has been agreed with Skills Active that a sampling strategy my be used when assessing this unit. Therefore it is permissible for an assessor to assess a minimum of 6 worksheets for each learner. However there must be evidence that this sample is random and that over entire cohort all medical conditions have been coveredSlide13
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Knowledge and competence unit
which aims to provide the learner with the understanding and skills required to plan safe and effective exercise referral programmes for individuals and groups and adapt them when necessaryAssessed by: Worksheet (11 short answer questions)Observed patient consultationDesign of a suitable exercise referral programme Patient / programme reviewWritten letter to a healthcare professional Slide14
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Assessment specification (worksheet)
Learners must provide evidence that they possess all the necessary knowledge and understanding to satisfy the requirements of this unitMust be the learner’s sole work and group completion is not permittedMay be completed over a period of timeMay be completed away from the centre (i.e. as a homework task)May be marked by the course tutor or an independent assessorSlide15
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Assessment specification (observed consultation)
The patient must have minimum of 2 of the following conditionsIn the event that a real patient cannot be found, a hypothetical patient may be usedCare must be taken to ensure that the selected patient does not possess two conditions which make them high risk or outside the scope of practice for a Level 3 exercise referral instructorSlide16
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Assessment specification (observed consultation cont.)
During the observed consultation, the learner will be assessed demonstrating the skills required to collect information , using methods appropriate to the patients and their condition/s , including “soft skills” such as:establishing a rapport with patientshowing sensitivity and empathy to patient and the information they provideworking with patient to agree short, medium and long-term goals appropriate to their needsdetermining their patient’s needs and readiness to participateSlide17
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Assessment
specification (Exercise referral programme design)Following the observed consultation the learner should design a structured exercise referral programme appropriate to their patient’s medical condition/s, goals and level of fitness Since further assessment elements will require the monitoring of the patient’s progress and adapting the programme as necessary, it is recommended that this plan lasts a minimum of 4 weeksThe documentation contained within the LAR should be used to ensure all ACs are met Slide18
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Assessment
specification (Exercise referral programme design cont.)The learner should then supply the programme to their patient and clarify their understanding of itAt this time the learner should also inform their patient that they intend to review programme after approximately 4 weeks (and so will be seeking feedback at this time)Important note:Since the learner is unqualified to give advice at this stage, it is highly recommend that the assessor/tutor determine the suitability of the programme before the learner gives it to their patient.Slide19
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Assessment
specification (Patient / programme review)The learner should review the programme with their patient after a period of time deemed suitable to monitor their progress (It is recommended that this is a minimum of 4 weeks) This will require the completion of the patient review questionnaire (which may be conducted either remotely or face to face)Upon receipt of the completed questionnaire the learner should thenmonitor the patient’s responsesconsider any actions which are necessary or appropriatedetail their recommendations on the patient review questionnairecomplete the “adaptations to programme record” accordinglyprovide feedback and return to patient Slide20
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Assessment
specification (Letter to a healthcare professional)The learner must compose a letter to a healthcare professional informing them of their patient’s progress in meeting the pre-planned goalsSlide21
Unit 3- Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q – Does the assessor need to be present during the learner/patient consultation?A – No. Although the assessor requires to see how the learner uses the consultation process to gather the required information, this may be undertaken via Skype (live) or submitted video evidence (recorded)Slide22
Unit 4- Instructing exercise with referred patients
Knowledge and competence unit
which aims to provide the learner with the understanding and skills required by the learner when instructing exercise for referred patients.Assessed by: Written session planObserved session deliveryWritten worksheetSlide23
Unit 4- Instructing exercise with referred patients
Assessment specification (written session plan)
The learner must produce a session plan for an exercise referral patient with a minimum of 2 of the following conditionsIn the event that a real patient cannot be found, a hypothetical patient may be used with the conditions being selected by the tutor/assessor from the tableThis plan must only be based upon the learner’s own area of expertise Eg: Gym, ETM, PT, Pilates etc.Slide24
Unit 4- Instructing exercise with referred patients
Assessment
specification (Observed session delivery cont.)Prior to delivery of the session, the assessor should ensure the learner has selected a suitable range of exercises/physical activities for their patientsThe learner must then instruct their patient through the approved pre-planned session, following which they should conduct a patient feedback session explain to the assessor how this information could be used to improve their own personal practiceSlide25
Unit 5- Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Knowledge based unit
which aims to provide the learner with the underpinning anatomy and physiology knowledge an instructor requires, when programming exercise for a range of clientsAssessed by: Multiple Choice Theory paperAssessment specification:Externally setInternally invigilatedThe time allocation is 60 minutes40 questions (1 mark per question) and the learners must achieve a minimum of 28 marks overall to pass (70%).Slide26
Unit 5- Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q- If a learner already has achieved this unit (from Level 3 Personal Trainer or a similar level 3 qualification), can they claim “equivalence”?Y- Yes, providing the unit (number) is identical no further assessment is necessaryQ - Are mock theory papers available?A - Yes, these can be accessed via the CYQ website www.cyq.org.uk or requested from theorypapers@cyq.org.uk Q - How do I order theory papers?A - CYQ theory papers are available to approved centre contacts from theorypapers@cyq.org.uk Slide27
Unit 6: Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Knowledge and competence unit
which aims to provide the learner with the understanding and skills required to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals, as part of an exercise and physical activity programmeAssessed by: Multiple choice theory paperKnowledge questionsCase studySlide28
Unit 6: Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Assessment
specification (Multiple choice theory paper)Externally setInternally invigilatedThe time allocation is 45 minutes30 questions (1 mark per question) and the learners must achieve a minimum of 21 marks overall to pass (70%).Slide29
Unit 6: Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Assessment
specification (Knowledge questions)17 Short answer questionsAll questions must be completedMust be the learner’s sole work and group completion is not permittedMay be completed over a period of timeMay be completed away from the centre (i.e. as a homework task)May be marked by the course tutor or an independent assessorSlide30
Unit 6: Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Assessment
specification (Case study)Healthy individualfellow studentfriend/relative partner/spouseRequires learner to collect, record & analyse information in order to provide nutrition and exercise/activity advice to their client based on sound nutritional & exercise principles Case study pro-forma & marking scheme is suppliedSlide31
Resources
Syllabus
Learner Assessment Record (LAR)Manual (supporting resource only ie: not mapped to syllabus)IQA Guidance PackSlide32
Staff requirements
All Tutors, Assessors and Quality Assurance Staff must
:Possess an exercise referral specific qualification equivalent to the qualification or units being taught / assessed or quality assuredPossess a context specific qualification in the context of fitness being assessed or quality assured eg exercise to music, yoga Have relevant industry experienceHave knowledge of and a commitment to the Exercise and Fitness Code of Ethical PracticeDemonstrate active involvement in a process of industry relevant Continued Professional Development during the last two years (this may be discipline/ context specific or relevant to tutoring assessing or quality assurance)Be knowledgeable of the Active Leisure, Learning and Wellbeing framework of qualificationsSlide33
Staff ResponsibilitiesTutor
The role of the tutor is to plan, deliver and evaluate an effective programme of learning to accommodate the needs of all learners registered – they should hold or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification
The tutor should hold or be working towards a recognised teaching qualificationSlide34
Staff ResponsibilitiesAssessor
The role of the assessor is to make an informed judgement about the range of evidence a learner may produce to demonstrate their competence to meet the assessment criteria
Tutors must have a L3 Award or Certificate in Assessing Vocational or Work-based Achievement (QCF); SQA equivalent; L3 Assessing in the A.L.S.; A1, D32/33NB:Tutors working towards an assessing award will be required to have decisions countersigned by a qualified assessorFinal summative assessment conducted by independent assessorSlide35
Staff ResponsibilitiesInternal Quality Assurer
The role of the internal quality assurer is to make informed judgements regarding the practice of and decisions made by the assessment team to maintain standards and to provide guidance and support to assessors – they should hold or be working towards a recognised IQA qualification
IQA’s must have a L4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice(QCF); SQA equivalent; V1, D34IQA’s must sample all assessorsSlide36
Website
Visit
www.cyq.org.uk for:Full qualification detailsCentre guidance including: fees policies and procedures FAQsResource previews and demosTraining days calendarAssessor/IQA course scheduleSlide37
Summary
Any further questions?Please complete CYQ ‘Evaluation Form’ and ‘CPD Claim Form’Thank you for your participation and feedbackSlide38