Active IQ Level 2 Award in Leading Physical Activity for Adolescents

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to programme safe and
effective physical activities for adolescents, taking into account the physiological changes associated with their development and
an understanding of the psychological and social issues faced by adolescents.
Learners will cover:
• The specific anatomy, physiology and nutritional needs of adolescents and how they relate to physical activities, exercise
and fitness.
• How to adapt physical activities and exercises for adolescents.
• How to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective physical activity sessions to adolescents.
• The legal and professional requirements for working with adolescents.

Learners must hold a Level 2 in one of the following:
• Certificate in Fitness Instructing,
• Certificate in Leading Health Related Activity Sessions; coaching qualification or equivalent.

Learners will only be able to deliver sessions within their area of expertise.
It must be remembered that the Level 2 Award in Leading Physical Activity for Adolescents is part of the specialist populations suite of qualifications and cannot be completed without learners having successfully completed one of the entry requirements.

Once completed, learners will only be able to deliver activities to adolescents within their area of expertise, for example, gym-based exercise (gym instructors or personal trainers), group training (group trainers or exercise-to-music instructors), coaching of a specific sport (sport specific coach), multi-sports or physical activity (physical activity leader or multi-sports coach).