EXAM BOARD

NCFE

ASSESSMENT FORMAT

Externally assessed Exam (40%)

Internally assessed project (60%)

GRADE METHOD

Distinction*- PassGrades: L1P, L1M, L1D, L2P, L2M, L2D, L2D*

 

NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness

The NCFE Level 1/2 Technical award is equivalent to a GCSE. This qualification focuses on an applied study of the health and fitness sector and students will gain a broad understanding and knowledge of working in the sector

 

This qualification shows learners how to:

• Understand and identify the main body systems and their functions.
• Understand the Principles of Training  and FITT
• Explore how physical activities effect the body in the short- and long-term
• Understand how relevant fitness tests can be used for specific health and skill components of fitness
• Understand different lifestyle analysis tools and how to apply them
• Create a health and fitness programme.

 

Written examination: 40%

80 marks

1 hour 30 minutes

A mixture of multiple-choice, short answer and extended response questions.

 

Internally assessed Project: 60%

Internally assessed synoptic project based upon a specific brief. Students have 21 hours to complete this project.