Assessment Record - VTCT · 365. VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise 3 Assessment To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully

Learner name:

Learner number:

VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and

Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise

SP2D1

Assessment Record

603/0242/2

SP2D1F_v1

2 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise

Qualification at a glanceThis is an Assessment Record which should be used to record the results of summative assessments and other requirements attached to this qualification. The Assessment Record should be completed by assessors to confirm that the learner has achieved all mandatory and the specified number of optional units. This Assessment Record also confirms the grade achieved by the learner in each assessment element of the qualification. The overall qualification grade is also recorded here, as well as confirmation that all qualification requirements have been met.

This Assessment Record must be used alongside the Qualification Specification SP2D1 - VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise, which outlines the full qualification requirements and content.

This can be located under the documents tab on the SP2D1 - VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise webpage on www.vtct.org.uk.

Qualification title VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise

Qualification number 603/0242/2

VTCT product code SP2D1

First registration date 1 August 2017

Age range 16-18, 19+

Total qualification time (TQT)

548

Guided learning (GL) hours

365

3VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise

Assessment To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully achieve the following assessments:• Externally set and internally marked graded practical assessments

(50% of qualification grade)• Externally set and marked examinations (30% of qualification

grade)• Externally set and internally marked graded synoptic assessment

(20% of qualification grade)• Portfolio of evidence (does not contribute to the overall

qualification grade)

Grading • Mandatory units in this qualification are graded Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction

• Optional units are graded Fail/Pass• The overall qualification is graded Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction/

Distinction*

Performance table points

This qualification has been approved by the Department for Education (DfE) for teaching to 16-19 year olds from September 2017

This qualification will be reported in the tech level category of the 2019 16-19 performance tables

Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification

Support materials Sample assessment materials can be downloaded from the VTCT website (www.vtct.org.uk)


To be awarded the Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise, learners must achieve all mandatory units and two optional units.

Learners must achieve a Pass (or higher) grade in:

• All mandatory units• All selected optional units• The external examinations• The graded synoptic assessment

The minimum TQT required to achieve this qualification is 548.

Qualification structure

VTCT product code

Unit title Level GLUnit number

Mandatory units

USP105M Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health 2 60 Y/615/0922

USP52MHealth, safety and welfare in a fitness environment

2 16 M/507/5599

USP53M Principles of exercise, fitness and health 2 35 D/507/5601

USP54M Planning gym-based exercise 2 24 K/507/5603

USP55M Instructing gym-based exercise 2 42 M/507/5604

USP107MCustomer service and client support in health and fitness

2 50 H/615/0924

USP106M Leading inductions to gym equipment 2 30 D/615/0923

USP108MLeading group-based activities in a gym-based environment

2 30 K/615/0925

USP109M Social media marketing in health and fitness 3 25 M/615/0926

USP110M Products and technology in health and fitness 3 25 T/615/0927

Qualification structure


VTCT product code

Unit title Level GLUnit number

Optional units

USP113XPlanning and implementing promotional activities

3 50 L/615/0934

USP61X Planning studio cycling sessions1 2 10 D/507/5615

USP62X Instructing studio cycling sessions1 2 18 K/507/5617

USP63X Planning kettlebell training sessions2 2 10 T/507/5619

USP64X Instructing kettlebell training sessions2 2 18 K/507/5620

USP65X Planning suspension training sessions3 2 10 T/507/5622

USP66X Instructing suspension training sessions3 2 18 F/507/5624

USP67X Planning a circuit training session4 2 10 J/507/5625

USP68X Instructing a circuit training session4 2 18 Y/507/5628

N.B:

1 = Must be taken together





Achievement recordThis should be completed by assessors to confirm that the learner has achieved a Pass (or higher) grade in all mandatory and the specified number of optional units. Completion of additional qualification requirements including the service portfolio and any employer/industry practitioner assessments should also be confirmed here.

Unit Achievement

Unit codeDate achieved

Learner signature

Assessor initials

IQA signature (if sampled)

Mandatory units

USP105M

USP52M

USP53M

USP54M

USP55M

USP106M

USP107M

USP108M

USP109M

USP110M

Optional units

USP113X

USP61X

USP62X

USP63X

USP64X

USP65X

USP66X

USP67X

USP68X


Service portfolio completedYes No

Assessor LearnerSignature Date

Signature Date

IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date

Signature Date

Meaningful employer involvement requirement completed

Yes No

Full details and guidance on the VTCT requirement for employer involvement in the assessment can be found in section 5.7 of the Qualification Specification SP2D1 - VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise.

Description of employer/industry practitioner involvement in assessment:


Signature Date


Signature Date


Record of grades achievedVTCT has graded this qualification by allocating points to three separate assessment elements; the graded practical assessment in units, external examinations and the graded synoptic assessment. VTCT has weighted these assessments according to their relative difficulty (level) and demand (size). The three assessment elements are:

1. Graded practical assessment

2. External examinations

3. Graded synoptic assessment

Assessors should record the grades achieved in each assessment element by completing each section.


1. Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Grades awarded for units are based on practical skills observed in performance assessments. Assessors should record the grade achieved by circling the appropriate grade column here. Once all mandatory units have been completed, assessors should add the points achieved for each unit together to calculate the total points for the graded practical assessment.

Practical assessment

Mandatory units Fail Pass Merit Distinction

USP105M 0 N/A N/A N/A



USP54M 0 120 144 168

USP55M 0 210 252 294


USP106M 0 150 180 210

USP108M 0 150 180 210



Total points


Signature Date


Signature Date


2. External examinationsThe external examinations assess knowledge and understanding from the breadth of the mandatory units. Learners will be awarded a grade based on their performance in the external examinations.

Assessors should record the grades achieved by ticking the appropriate box for each external examination.

SP2D1.EX1 SP2D1.EX2

Points Grade achieved Points Grade achieved

0 points Fail 0 points Fail

227 points Low Pass 151 points Low Pass

245 points High Pass 163 points High Pass

263 points Low Merit 175 points Low Merit

282 points High Merit 188 points High Merit

300 points Distinction 200 points Distinction

318 points Distinction* 212 points Distinction*

To calculate the total points for the external examinations, assessors should add the points achieved from EX1 and EX2 together and record them in the boxes provided below.

SP2D1.EX1 points

SP2D1.EX2 points

Total points


Signature Date


Signature Date


3. Graded synoptic assessmentThe graded synoptic assessment requires learners to carry out, in a realistic environment, a complete practical task which is externally set by VTCT.

The graded synoptic assessment varies year on year and covers a range of mandatory units. VTCT issues an annual marking pack for synoptic assessment which is completed by the assessor and sampled by the Internal Quality Assurer and External Quality Assurer.

Series:

Theme:

Assessors should record the grade achieved by ticking the appropriate box.

Points achieved 0 251 302 352

Grade awarded Fail Pass Merit Distinction


Signature Date


Signature Date


Calculating overall grade The overall grade for the qualification is calculated by adding together the points achieved from internal and external assessments. To calculate the overall points for this qualification assessors should add the total points achieved from each section (graded practical assessment, external examinations and the graded synoptic assessment) together and record them in the boxes provided below.

1. Graded practical assessment

2. External examinations

3. Graded synoptic assessment

Overall points

The conversion table below must be used to determine the learner’s overall qualification grade. Assessors should record the overall qualification grade achieved by ticking the appropriate box.

Points range Overall qualification grade achieved

1259 to 1427 Pass

1428 to 1595 Merit

1596 to 1679 Distinction

1680 to 1764 Distinction*

An online calculator is available on the VTCT website which carries out all of the calculations in this section.


Signature Date


Signature Date

USP105M

Y/615/0922

Anatomy and physiology for exercise

USP105M_v1

and health

14 Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health

Theory only mandatory unitThis unit is a theory only unit. Unit content, describing what should be covered in teaching and learning and via formative assessment can be found in the Unit Specification. The Unit Specification can be found here http://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/unitpdf/USP105M.pdf. This unit will be assessed as part of the external examinations at the end of the period of learning.

This unit will be assessed as part of one of two final external examination papers. Each exam will comprise of a written paper with two sections A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section.

Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions. Section B will consist of extended response questions. Real – life case studies, scenarios and client examples are used to ‘set the scene’ and provide the basis for objective assessment of applied knowledge and understanding.

There are no Assessment Records required by VTCT for this individual unit. Achievement will be recorded as part of the record relating to the external examinations for the overall qualification.

Feedback - Please use this space if required

USP52M

M/507/5599

Health, safety and welfare in a

USP52M_v6

fitness environment

16 Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment

Theory only mandatory unitThis unit is a theory only unit. Unit content, describing what should be covered in teaching and learning and via formative assessment can be found in the Unit Specification. The Unit Specification can be found here http://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/unitpdf/USP52M.pdf. This unit will be assessed as part of the external examinations at the end of the qualification.

The external examinations will comprise of a written paper with two sections, A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section. Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions which will assess knowledge and understanding across the breadth of mandatory units. Section B will largely include extended response questions. Each of these will challenge learners in the application of knowledge and understanding, in a practical technical context.


Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions. Section B will consist of extended response questions. Real –life case studies, scenarios and client examples are used to ‘set the scene’ and provide the basis for objective assessment of applied knowledge and understanding.



USP53M

D/507/5601

Principles of exercise, fitness and

USP53M_v3

health

18 Principles of exercise, fitness and health

Theory only mandatory unitThis unit is a theory only unit. Unit content, describing what should be covered in teaching and learning and via formative assessment can be found in the Unit Specification. The Unit Specification can be found here http://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/unitpdf/USP53M.pdf. This unit will be assessed as part of the external examinations at the end of the qualification.

The external examinations will comprise of a written paper with two sections, A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section. Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions which will assess knowledge and understanding across the breadth of mandatory units. Section B will largely include extended response questions. Each of these will challenge learners in the application of knowledge and understanding, in a practical technical context.





USP54M

K/507/5603

Planning gym-based exercise

USP54M_v4

20 Planning gym-based exercise

Service portfolioLearners must:Produce a service portfolio that includes evidence of practical services carried out with proficiency. The service portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the services to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.

The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.

Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.

Service portfolio

The service portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:

Planned exercises for all clients Portfolio referenceIndividuals

Groups

With specific needs

With general health needs

Beginners

Experienced

Collected all client information Portfolio referencePersonal goals

Lifestyle

Medical history

Physical activity history and preferences

Attitude and motivation to exercise

Current fitness level

Psychological readiness to change physical activity/exercise behaviour

Considered all client objectives Portfolio referenceImprove fitness

Improve motivation

Address barriers to activity

Improve skills and techniques

Improve health

Fun and enjoyment

21Planning gym-based exercise

Signposted clients to a minimum of 2 other professionals

Portfolio reference

Doctors

Physiotherapists

Psychologists

Registered dietitians

Registered nutritionists

Physiologists

Bio-mechanists

Counsellors

Sports therapists

Massage therapists

Specialist health/exercise professional

Carried out all risk assessment and checks of Portfolio referenceEnvironment

Space

Layout

Temperature

Flooring

Lighting

Ventilation

Equipment

Clothing and footwear

Health and safety legislation and organisational procedures

Considered all hazards Portfolio reference

Participant

Other exercisers

Exercise environment

Selected equipment

Inherent risks of exercise


Used a minimum of 4 legal and organisational procedures

Portfolio reference

Health and safety at work act (1974)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Electricity at Work Regulations

First Aid Regulations

Individual and organisation policies and procedures

Planned all exercises Portfolio referenceAt least 3 cardiovascular machines

At least 4 fixed resistance machines

At least 4 free-weight exercises

At least 3 body weight exercises

Planned all components of the session Portfolio reference

At least 1 warm up component

At least 1 cardiovascular component

At least 1 resistance training component

At least 1 cool-down and stretch component

At least 1 using a circuit format


Signature Date


Signature Date




Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.

• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.

• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.

• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.

The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.

Learners must:LO3 - Be able to collect and use information to plan gym-based exercise

LO4 - Be able to plan and prepare for safe and effective gym-based exercise with clients Learners must carry out a consultation with a client to complete a gym-based exercise plan which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real or realistic client (e.g. using a peer as a client).


Graded practical assessmentAt a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:

Consultation with a client to complete the client profile

• Client personal information• Client goals• PAR-Q• Informed consent form

Completion of a health and safety overview or risk assessment form

• Equipment checks• Environment checks• Clothing and footwear checks• Organisational or individual procedures for health and safety

Gym-based exercise session plan or programme card

• All components of the session• Duration, intensity and type of exercise in each component

At least • 3 cardiovascular machines• 4 fixed resistance machines• 4 free-weight exercises*• 3 body weight exercises

*Information about safe lifting (deadlift), handling and spotting techniques must be included as part of the planning for free-weight exercises


For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.

Graded practical assessment

Learners must meet all pass criteria to achieve a pass grade.

Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to collect and use information to plan gym-based exercise

P1 - Collect and record information from clients using an appropriate format

P2 - Complete a PAR-Q screening form with the client and identify any reasons for referral or deferral

P3 - Obtain informed consent before conducting assessments and instructing exercise

LO4 Be able to plan and prepare for safe and effective gym-based exercise with clients

P4 - Plan a gym-based exercise programme, covering all components of fitness to meet the stated client needs

P5 - Record safety checks to equipment and environment that must be conducted prior to delivering the programme


Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.

Merit Criteria M1 - Adapt and tailor interpersonal communication during client assessment to thoroughly elicit information

M2 - Display organisation skills by conducting the consultation using a systematic approach

M3 - Use effective strategies to promote and sell other services

Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.

Distinction Criteria D1 - Evaluate how the completed session programme card and equipment meets client needs, goals and preferences

Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction


Signature Date


Signature Date



USP55M

M/507/5604

Instructing gym-based exercise

USP55M_v4

30 Instructing gym-based exercise


The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.

Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.

Service portfolioAt a minimum the service portfolio must include records of inductions, instruction of all components of a gym-based session, delivery of a full gym programme, reviews and evaluation of instructing gym-based sessions. It should contain evidence that learners have:

Considered all the environmental factors Portfolio referenceSpace

Layout

Temperature

Flooring

Lighting

Ventilation

Equipment

Personal clothing

Health and safety legislation and organisational procedures

Carried out an induction to all equipment Portfolio referenceAt least 3 cardiovascular machines

At least 4 fixed resistance machines

At least 4 free weight exercises, including safe lifting and passing

At least 3 body weight exercises

Delivered all components of the session Portfolio referenceAt least 1 warm up component

At least 1 cardiovascular component

At least 1 resistance training component

At least 1 cool-down and stretch component

At least 1 using a circuit format

31Instructing gym-based exercise

Worked with all types of client Portfolio referenceIndividuals

Groups

Inclusion of special populations

Demonstrated all instructional techniques Portfolio referenceExplanation

Demonstration

Teaching points

Change of teaching position

Adaptations

Motivational strategies

Correction

Questioning

Feedback

Evaluated all instructional techniques Portfolio referenceExplanation

Demonstration

Teaching points


Adaptations

Motivational strategies

Correction

Questioning

Feedback

Personal action plan (written or verbal)

Continuing professional development (workshops, reading, conference, lectures, online)


Signature Date


Signature Date





• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.

• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.

• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.


Learners must:LO4 - Be able to prepare self, clients and equipment for gym-based exercise

LO5 - Be able to instruct and supervise gym-based exercise

LO6 - Be able to review gym-based exercise sessions and reflect on their own performance Learners must instruct a complete gym-based exercise programme with a client (an apparently healthy adult), which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real or realistic client.


At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:

Equipment • At least 3 cardiovascular machines• At least 4 fixed resistance machines• At least 4 free-weight exercises, including lifting and passing

information• At least 3 body weight exercises

Delivery of all components of the session

• At least 1 warm up component• At least 1 cardiovascular component• At least 1 resistance training component• At least 1 cool-down and stretch component

Demonstration of instructional techniques

• Explanation• Demonstration• Teaching points• Change of teaching position• Adaptations• Motivational strategies• Correction• Questioning• Feedback

Evaluation of instructional techniques

• Explanation• Demonstration• Teaching points• Change of teaching position• Adaptations• Motivational strategies• Correction• Questioning• Feedback




Learners must meet all pass criteria to achieve a pass grade.

Pass Criteria LO4 Be able to prepare self, clients and equipment for gym-based exercise

P1 - Check and prepare the environment, equipment and self, prior to instruction

P2 - Verbally screen the client and check their readiness to participate

LO5 Be able to instruct and supervise gym-based exerciseP3 - Instruct a safe and effective warm up appropriate to the client, programme and environment needs

P4 - Instruct a safe and effective cardiovascular programme that is appropriate to the client, programme and environment needs

P5 - Instruct a safe and effective resistance programme that is appropriate to the client, programme and environment

P6 - Instruct a safe and effective cool down and stretch component that is appropriate to the client, programme and environment

P7 - Use instruction and communication skills to support and motivate the client

P8 - Monitor exercise safety and intensity and respond to client needs and feedback

P9 - Leave the environment in an acceptable condition for other users

LO6 Be able to review gym-based exercise sessions and reflect on their own performance

P10 - Gather information from the client to review the gym-based session

P11 - Use client feedback and own evaluation to reflect on the gym based session


Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.

Merit Criteria M1 - Use appropriate strategies to promote other gym-based services in accordance with the client’s needs

M2 - Adapt or tailor instructional and communication skills to enhance client performance in all components

M3 - Adapt or tailor exercise intensity or type according to client response and personal observations

M4 - Analyse information gathered from the client to assess how the programme, instructional and communication skills met the client’s needs

Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.

Distinction Criteria D1 - Evaluate the effectiveness of instruction techniques and communication methods used during the gym-based session



Signature Date


Signature Date




Notes - Please use this space if required

USP107M

H/615/0924

Customer service and client support

USP107M_v1

in health and fitness

40 Customer service and client support in health and fitness






USP106M

D/615/0923

Leading inductions to gym

USP106M_v1

equipment

42 Leading inductions to gym equipment

Service portfolioLearners must:Produce a service portfolio that includes evidence of practical services carried out with proficiency. The service portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.

The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners performance in preparation for summative assessments.

Centres should consider the use of formative, self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.

Service portfolio


Inducted a small group of clients (3-10) to all of the following cardiovascular machines

Portfolio reference

Treadmill

Recumbent cycle

Upright cycle

Rower

Cross-trainer

Elliptical trainer

Stepper

Inducted a small group of clients (3-10) to all of the following resistance machines

Portfolio reference

Seated chest press (neutral grip or barbell grip)

Lying chest press

Pec Dec

Seated row (low pulley using netural grip or barbell grip)

Shoulder press

Lat pull down (in front of chest)

Assisted pull up

Tricep pushdown (high pulley)

Tricep press

Bicep curl (low pulley)

Seated bicep curl

43Leading inductions to gym equipment

Leg press

Total hip

Seated knee extension

Leg curl (seated or lying)

Seated abductor

Seated adductor

Abdominal machine

Lower back machine

Inducted a small group of clients (3-10) to all of the following free weight exercises

Portfolio reference

Front raise (dumbbell)

Single arm row (dumbbell)

Bent arm pullover (barbell or dumbbell)

Shoulder press (dumbbell)

Lateral raise (dumbbell)

Upright row (barbell)

Bench press (barbell)

Supine tricep press (barbell)

Prone flyes (dumbbell)

Flyes (dumbbell)

Single arm tricep press (barbell or dumbbell)

Bicep curl (barbell or dumbbell)

Lunge (barbell or dumbbell)

Deadlift (barbell or dumbbell)

Squat (barbell or dumbbell)

Spotting techniques (as appropriate)


Used all of the following instructional skills Portfolio referenceTeaching sequence for inductions

Explanation

Demostration (as appropriate)

Observation and correction


Teaching points and reinforcement

Motivation - encouragement and praise

Modification and adaptation


Signature Date


Signature Date





• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.

• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.

• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.


Learners must:LO2 - Be able to lead a gym induction for a small group of clients Learners must carry out a group induction to a range of gym equipment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment with a real or realistic group of clients.


Induction of a small group of clients (3-10) to two cardiovascular machines

• Treadmill• Recumbent cycle• Upright cycle• Rower • Cross trainer • Elliptical trainer • Stepper

Induction of a small group of clients (3-10) to six resistance machines

• Seated chest press (neutral grip or barbell grip)• Lying chest press • Pec Dec • Seated row (low pulley using neutral grip or barbell grip)• Shoulder press• Lat pull down (in front of chest)• Assisted pull up• Tricep pushdown (high pulley)• Tricep press


Graded practical assessmentInduction of a small group of clients (3-10) to six resistance machines (continued)

• Bicep curl (low pulley)• Seated bicep curl• Leg press• Total hip• Seated knee extension• Leg curl (seated or lying)• Seated abductor• Seated adductor• Abdominal machine• Lower back machine

Induction of a small group of clients (3-10) to four free weight exercises

• Front raise (dumbbell)• Single arm row (dumbbell)• Bent arm pullover (barbell or dumbbell)• Shoulder press (dumbbell)• Lateral raise (dumbbell)• Upright row (barbell)• Bench press (barbell)• Supine tricep press (barbell)• Prone flyes (dumbbell)• Flyes (dumbbell)• Single arm tricep press (barbell or dumbbell)• Bicep curl (barbell or dumbbell)• Lunge (barbell or dumbbell)• Deadlift (barbell or dumbbell)• Squat (barbell or dumbbell)• Spotting techniques (as appropriate)

Use of all the following instructional skills

• Teaching sequence for inductions• Explanation • Demonstration (as appropriate)• Observation and correction • Change of teaching position• Teaching points and reinforcement • Motivation – encouragement and praise• Modification and adaptation




Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.

Pass Criteria LO2 Be able to lead a gym induction for a small group of clients

P1 - Check and prepare environment, equipment and self, prior to leading the induction

P2 - Verbally screen the clients and check their readiness for the induction

P3 - Select and induct appropriate equipment to meet the group needs

P4 - Use an appropriate induction sequence to induct the selected equipment safely and effectively

P5 - Use instruction and communication skills to manage the group during the induction

P6 - Leave the environment in acceptable condition for other users after the induction

P7 - Gather feedback from clients to review the induction

P8 - Produce a standard gym programme card for each client


Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.

Merit Criteria

M1 - Carry out the group induction with proficiency and efficiency

M2 - Adapt instructional and communication skills to enhance management of the group

M3 - Tailor the gym programme cards to meet individual needs specific to each client

Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.

Distinction Criteria D1 - Review the induction methods and instruction skills used and suggest ways to improve practice

D2 - Review the effectiveness of the selected exercises to meet individual and group needs



Signature Date


Signature Date



USP108M

K/615/0925

Leading group-based activities in a

USP108M_v1

gym-based environment

52 Leading group-based activities in a gym-based environment


The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners performance in preparation for summative assessments.

Centres should consider the use of formative, self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.

Service portfolio


Led all of the following activities to a small group of clients (3-10)

Portfolio reference

A small group warm up

A small group cool down and stretch

A short mat-work based abdominal training session

A short cardiovascular workout

A resistance based circuit

Instructed all types of client Portfolio reference

Beginners

Regular gym users

Clients with specific goals

53Leading group-based activities in a gym-based environment

Used all of the following instructional skills Portfolio reference

Teaching sequence for inductions

Explanation

Demonstration (as appropriate)

Observation


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Motivation – encouragement and praise

Modification and adaptation of exercises to meet individual needs

Correction of individuals within the group

Monitoring of exercise intensity


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• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.

• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.

• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.


Learners must:LO3 - Be able to plan and lead a small group activity in a gym-based environment Learners must carry out a complete small group activity which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment with a real or realistic small group of clients (3 to 10).


Instruction of 1 small group activity to a group of clients (3 to 10) in a gym-based environment

• A short cardiovascular machine workout (up to 20 minutes)• A short mat-work based abdominal and back workout (up to 20

minutes)

Use of all the following instructional skills

• Explanation• Demonstration (as appropriate) • Observation • Change of teaching position• Teaching points and reinforcement • Motivation – encouragement and praise • Modification and adaptation of exercises to meet individual needs • Correction of individuals within the group• Monitoring of exercise intensity using appropriate methods




Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.

Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to plan and lead a small group activity in a gym-based environment

P1 - Produce a lesson plan for the small group session to be delivered

P2 - Check and prepare environment, equipment and self, prior to instruction of small group activity

P3 - Verbally screen the clients and check their readiness to participate in small group activities

P4 - Lead a safe and effective short activity that is appropriate to the needs of the group and environment

P5 - Use instruction and communication skills to support and motivate the group

P6 - Leave the environment in acceptable condition for other users after the small group activity

P7 - Gather feedback from clients to reflect on the safety and effectiveness of the small group activity


Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.

Merit Criteria M1 - Adapt instructional and communication skills to accommodate individual and group needs

M2 - Adapt exercise intensity or type according to individual and group response and personal observations

M3 - Use effective motivational skills to enhance individual and group performance

Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.

Distinction Criteria D1 - Review the effectiveness of instruction and communication skills and make recommendations for improvement

D2 - Review the effectiveness of the selected exercises to meet individual and group needs



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Documents

Assessment Record - VTCT · 365. VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instruction – Gym-based Exercise 3 Assessment To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully