Elearning fitness experiences cyq patrickson

Experiences in eLearning Fitness

“To raise standards in the delivery of health-related activity, fitness and wellbeing; awarding qualifications and providing independent quality assurance services.”

Mission statement

•Over 40 relevant, recognised and respected qualifications at UK Level 1, 2 , 3 and 4 qualifications (equivalent to EQF Level 2, 3, 4 and 5)

•Qualifications are •Approved by: Ofqual and SQA (UK Regulators)•Endorsed by: SkillsActive, UK•Recognised by: REPs UK

Relevant, recognised and respected

Working with• Official accreditation unit for the European Health and Fitness

Association (EHFA) from 2007 - 2010

• Official accreditation unit for the Register of Exercise Professionals in the Republic of Ireland

European Projects

European Accreditation – Fitness Project (EA-Fitness) 2008 – 2010

• Implementation of EHFA Standards• Implementation of accreditation system• Updating of EHFA Standards• Development of EREPs• Labour market research

ECVET Fitness (2006)

Eurofit-QST (2003)

• Training for assessors/internal verifiers (quality assurance) available face-to-face (and online in 201)

• Training days face-to-face (and online in 2011)

• Endorsement of company training programmes

• Customized in-house training

CYQ Support Services

New REPs structure in the UK

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise (QCF)

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF)

eLearning

Visit the CYQ website to try the demos! www.cyq.org.uk/elearning

Benefits for our approved centres

• Suitable for centres with or without an existing virtual learning platform • Standardisation of learning across the delivery team • Reduced delivery costs

Benefits for learners

• Allows them to study at their own pace • Accessible online anywhere, anytime • Appeals to all learning styles with interactive quizzes, unique animation and comprehensive narration

Content covers:- Bones and Joints - Muscle and Muscle Actions - Energy Systems - Cardiorespiratory Systems - Health, Safety and Professionalism - Components of Fitness

eLearning – UK L2/EQF L3 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge

eLearning – UK L2/EQF L3 Gym-Based Exercise

Content covers:-Introductions to bodyweight exercises, free weight exercises, CV and resistance machines- Warm up, cool down and session structure- Planning, instruction and reflection- CV and resistance training guidelines- Modifications, alternatives and progressions

eLearning – UK L3/EQF L4 Anatomy and PhysiologyContent covers:-The heart and circulatory system-The musculoskeletal system-Posture and core stability-The nervous system-The endocrine system-Energy systems

What worked:

•Setting a realistic project plan

•Ordering tasks according to the needs of the product

•Producing in house (retaining control)

•Outsourcing only where necessary (e.g. we outsource video shoots and some Flash development)

eLearning development – our experiences

What worked:

•Sourcing appropriate software

•Holding ‘creative meetings’ to break down the syllabus:

o To convert manuscript into a slide by slide interactive presentation

o To develop different ways of presenting each subjecto To include the learner in the processo To ensure that writers and developers work towards the

same goals

eLearning development – our experiences

What worked:

•Using PowerPoint to its full capabilities, along with additional eLearning authoring software (Articulate)

•Using various forms of media (images/video/animations/narration)

•Setting up technical proofing points throughout the development phase

•Launching pilot courses before a full ‘go live’ to capture any end user issues  

eLearning development – our experiences

What didn’t work:

•Initially, not having a clear understanding of best practice of how to develop an eLearning product

o Because of this, having to revise project plans which resulted in delays in getting the product to market

•Initially, not using the best software for our particular requirements

eLearning development – our experiences

What didn’t work:

•Outsourcing creative work resulting in amendments and delays

•Lack of understanding between the writer and the developers (creative meetings now overcome this)

eLearning – our experiences

Difficulties faced:

•How to create an exciting and immersive eLearning product without breaking the bank!

o Flash animations are very expensive to develop, so we learnt how to create these animations/interactivities using only PowerPoint, (which keeps the need for Flash animations down to a minimum)

o Identify and use the creative talent that exists in house (e.g. in house film shoots)

eLearning – our experiences

Theory Assessment – How we assess

• Paper based Theory Papers, or• eAssessment

Benefits of eAssessment

• Instant access to learners' results• Removes time and cost burden of printing and returning answer

sheets

Practical Assessment – How we assess

• Direct observation of practical session via attendance at an assessment day

Issues and Questions

• CYQ is an accreditation organisation (not a training provider) so ideally we should not be carrying out the testing of the eLearning product on the target group of 20 people in the UK

• If CYQ were to carry out the testing, we cannot enrol the successful participants on to REPs UK due to national qualification requirements

• Can practical competences be tested via an eLearning platform?

• Conflicts of interest?

Issues and Questions

• How will we ensure that EREPs recognise the pilot national registers?

• How will we ensure that EHFA recognise the alignment of the eLearning product(s) to the EHFA Standards?

• How will we align our work to EHFA’s plans for a revised accreditation policy?

Jenny Patrickson – CYQ Director, Awarding

j.patrickson@cyq.org.uk

+44 (0)207 343 1808

www.cyq.org.uk