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LEARNERS

INDUCTION

GUIDE

Distance Learning

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3

Mission Statement ......................................................................................................... 4

Aims .............................................................................................................................. 4

Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 4

Who is CYQ? ................................................................................................................. 4

Who is Skills Active? ...................................................................................................... 5

Section 1........................................................................................................................ 6

Teaching and Learning Agreement .................................................................. 6

Statement of Authenticity ................................................................................. 6

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) .............................................................................. 7

Exemption ........................................................................................................ 7

Equal Opportunities .......................................................................................... 8

Appeals Procedure ........................................................................................... 8

Learner Support ............................................................................................... 9

Customer Service and Complaints ................................................................... 9

Quality Assurance .......................................................................................... 10

Malpractice and Maladministration Procedure ................................................ 10

Data Protection Policy .................................................................................... 10

Progression Routes ..................................................................................................... 11

Support for Learners .................................................................................................... 11

Section 2...................................................................................................................... 12

Pre-Course Instructions ..................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Timetable ....................................................................................................... 13

Assessment Instructions ................................................................................ 14

Assessment Tasks: ........................................................................................ 14

Deferral Guidelines ........................................................................................ 17

Referral Guidelines ........................................................................................ 17

CPD and NOS Information ............................................................................. 18

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing to train with Pure Training and Development.

This Learner Induction Guide provides all the details of the current course including

assessment information. Please take the time to thoroughly read this Induction

Guide before you start the online learning.

Pure Training and Development provides continued professional development to fitness

industry professionals. We aim to provide a range of training suitable for those entering

the industry as well as those currently working within fitness, allowing all fitness

professionals to diversify their knowledge and increase their potential to learn and earn.

Currently we offer courses accredited by Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) including

L2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Gym Based Exercise, L3 Diploma in Exercise

Referral and L3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active Older People. The

qualifications are government approved (on the QCF and/or the NQF) and are sought

after by employers. We also offer CPD training courses and workshops endorsed by

Skills Active.

Our team of highly qualified, experienced tutors and assessors will support you through

your chosen training programme making each step of your journey an enjoyable

experience

We are focused on ensuring learners develop the knowledge, practical competence and

confidence to actively work alongside a vast population within the health and fitness

industry.

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Mission Statement

To provide high quality training and education that enables learners to develop their

knowledge, skills and expertise in their field of work.

Aims

Our Continued Professional Development (CPD) training aims to provide learners with

the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and expertise for their field of work.

Objectives

The learners will:

Receive detailed and timely information in relation to the aims, outcomes, content,

assessment, resources and timetable of the training

Receive a Course Manual to augment the training event and contribute to the

knowledge and skills of the learner

Receive feedback in relation to their skills and knowledge as a result of attending the

training

Take part in CYQ accredited qualifications or

Have an opportunity to comment and evaluate the training programme

Have an opportunity to identify any specific learning needs and be assured that their

learning needs will be accommodated to the best of our ability and resources.

Who is CYQ?

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) was launched in 1998 and is one of the UK’s

leading awarding organisations for physical activity, fitness and wellbeing. CYQ

develops and awards industry-leading qualifications helping people across the world to

develop new careers in the health and fitness industry and beyond.

CYQ’s mission: CYQ create, provide and promote learning opportunities with a diverse

and dynamic suite of qualifications, creative resources and high quality services.

Exercise and Fitness Qualifications offered through Pure Training and Development:

L2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Gym Based Exercise

L3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

L3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active Older

People

Each course will be assigned a dedicated tutor and will consist of a mix of theory and

practical sessions

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Who is Skills Active?

SkillsActive is the officially recognised and licensed organisation that sets the best

quality standards in the sport, fitness, outdoors, playwork and caravan industries. Skills

Active endorses training to ensure it goes through a robust quality check and conforms

to the industry standards. Endorsed training allows CPD points to be offered to fitness

professionals on the REPS register.

Exercise and Fitness Qualifications offered through Pure Training and Development:

Circuit Training

Chair Based Exercise for Older Adults

Advanced Circuit Training

Keep Snow Fit training

Scientific Journal Reading

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Section 1

Teaching and Learning Agreement

To ensure that all learners get the best out of the training, we expect tutors and learners

to agree to a ‘Teaching and Learning Agreement’. The Agreement states what is

expected of the tutor in the course of the training and, what is expected of the learner

throughout the training and assessment.

Tutors will:

Work within our agreed timetable and start/finish times

Inform you of the purpose and process of each session

Use training resources that maximise your learning

Provide opportunities to contribute to the learning, via questions, comments and

feedback

Inform you of the health, safety and operational rules in relation to the premises and

equipment

Offer individual support and guidance in relation to any assessment criteria

Adhere to our Equal Opportunities Policy

We will expect learners to:

Complete all lessons as timetabled

Complete lessons in a time appropriately manner, using personal timetable and action

plan devised with mentor

Complete all necessary paperwork, activities and additional reading (where applicable)

Actively participate in the sessions

Take responsibility for their own learning by communicating their progress with the

tutor/mentor

Ask for help and guidance as and when required

Behave responsibly towards others and the venue, in respect of Health, Safety and

Operational rules

Adhere to the Equal Opportunities Policy

Adhere to any relevant professional Code of Ethics

Comply in observing the mandatory rules of conduct during an assessment

Not replicate another learner’s work in either the theoretical or portfolio aspect of

assessment.

Statement of Authenticity

I hereby declare that I will abide by the teaching learning agreement and any work I

submit for my assessments is my own.

Student Name:

Signature: Date:

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

This is aimed at learners with relevant work experience and/or other related learning

who do not hold appropriate certification. This is a route to assessment which may be

considered to ensure that learning is not needlessly repeated. In such a case the

learner may be entitled to proceed directly to their assessment; however, some

questioning may be required to ensure that the learner’s knowledge is still current.

An assessor will be appointed to assess the skills, knowledge, experience and

understanding of the learner in relation to the qualification.

A decision to proceed to assessment will be made once the assessor is satisfied that

the learner has demonstrated that they have sufficient knowledge and competence

relevant to the qualification.

Exemption

This is aimed at learners who are already in possession of relevant knowledge and

competence in relation to the qualification. In such a case the learner must demonstrate

their knowledge and/or competence by providing evidence to the assessor.

The evidence provided by the learner will be reviewed by the assessor to create an

appropriate assessment plan based on the individual training needs of the learner.

Please note, that all RPL and Exemption claims will be assessed on an individual case

by case basis.

Students wishing to claim for RPL and/or Exemption must inform Pure Training and

Development prior to the start of their course using the form provided at the back of this

handbook. Learners must consider the following before proceeding with their claim:

1. RPL and Exemption are not short cuts to achieving a qualification and are not

necessarily a way of saving time or money. The traditional training and assessment

route may actually be easier in the long run.

2. Learners must demonstrate all of the competencies required from the qualification

under the same conditions as the other learners. We strongly discourage any learners

claiming RPL or Exemption if there is any doubt about their skills, knowledge,

competence or quality of evidence.

3. Learners do not get credit for Exemption.

Once a learner’s claim has been granted for RPL or Exemption Pure Training and

Development will ensure the learner receives the following information:

1. What the learner should know and be able to demonstrate to meet the needs of the

qualification.

2. The cost of the application. Please note, the overall cost of the qualification will be

discussed on a case by case basis in relation to the learner’s individual training needs.

3. Guidance on the type of evidence that will be considered by the assessor within the

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learner’s portfolio. The assessor will ensure that all evidence submitted is valid and

authentic, i.e. it is the learner’s own work.

4. Guidance on how to construct and present the portfolio for assessment.

5. The procedure for RPL and Exemption is as follows:

Application sent to Pure Training and Development

Guidance on portfolio completion

Assessor and learner to agree a suitable time, date and venue for interview

Interview through questioning and assessment of evidence submitted within

portfolio.

An agreed action plan identifying any training or assessment needs to

complete the qualification.

Equal Opportunities

We, Pure Training and Development, are committed to promoting equality of opportunity in providing any and all training and assessments (if applicable). View our Equal Opportunities Policy in the Training Providers Operation Manual for CYQ, accessed within the course resources section.

We are committed to ensuring that all staff, tutors and learners:

Promote equality of opportunity for all persons.

Prevent unlawful occurrences of direct discrimination, indirect discrimination,

harassment and victimisation.

Fulfil the legal obligations under the equality legislation and associated (Skills

Active) Codes of Practice.

Promote a harmonious working and training environment where all people are

treated with respect and helped to achieve their full potential.

Take positive action, where necessary, to adhere to our Equal Opportunities Policy.

Appeals Procedure

All assessment candidates are assessed by qualified and suitably skilled assessors,

and are assessed against our published assessment criteria.

In the event that a candidate wishes to appeal against their assessment decision, they may appeal in writing. Details of Grounds for Appeal and the procedure to apply are available

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in the Training Providers Operation Manual for CYQ, accessed within the course

resources section.

Learner Support

We are committed to providing access and individual learning support to learners

whenever possible.

Learners are requested to identify any individual learning needs, medical conditions

and/or injuries that may affect learning or the assessment process, on the application

form or directly to the tutor. This may need to be supported by a statement of learning

needs.

Your tutor and assessor will be able to advise you on the specific requirements of the

course and related assessment. In some instances it may be possible to apply a

‘Reasonable Assessment Adjustment’ to take into account a specific learning need.

Please discuss this with your course tutor during course registration to ensure you are

fully supported during the course and assessment. The course timetable will also

clearly identify learner guidance and support time when your tutor/mentor will be

available to answer specific queries or clarify areas that are unclear. You will be

allocated your own mentor and it is with them that you design an action plan for

completing this course.

Details of our additional support procedure for learners are available in the Training

Providers Operation Manual for CYQ, accessed within the course resources section.

Customer Service and Complaints

We aim to ensure that learners are given clear, accurate and timely information

pertaining to our training and assessment. We expect tutors and staff to provide

excellent quality training and assessment at all times. Any learner who believes that

they have not been treated fairly or have not received appropriate customer care, may

raise their concerns.

Our procedure covers all complaints about course delivery and administration,

administrative support, quality assurance services, supporting resources including any

allegations of discrimination or harassment and wherever possible we hope to

satisfactorily resolve your complaint.

Details of our Complaint Procedure are available in the Training Providers Operation

Manual for CYQ, accessed within the course resources section..

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Quality Assurance

We aim to ensure that learners receive a consistently high quality of training from each

and every tutor and at different venues where they are trained and assessed (if

applicable).

To ensure a consistently high standard of training and assessment across the range of

training offered, we will ensure that we will maintain a quality provision (as specified in

the SkillsActive Code of Practice and Quality Assurance Guidelines).

Our Quality Assurance Policy is available in the Training Providers Operation Manual

for CYQ, accessed within the course resources section.

Malpractice and Maladministration Procedure

Pure Training and Development will investigate instances of alleged or suspected

malpractice or maladministration and will take appropriate action where required to

maintain the integrity of units and qualifications.

Malpractice is defined as any deliberate activity, neglect, default or other practice that

compromises the integrity of the assessment process, and/or the validity of certificates.

Maladministration is any activity, neglect, default or other practice that results in Pure

Training and Development not complying with the specified requirements for delivery of

units and qualifications.

Details of our Malpractice and Maladministration Procedure are available in the Training

Providers Operation Manual for CYQ, accessed within the course resources section.

Data Protection Policy

Pure Training and Development needs to keep certain information about its learners in

order to allow it to record learner achievements, effectively manage customer

correspondence, monitor the effectiveness of its qualifications and comply with

awarding body guidelines. To comply with the law, information must be collected and

used fairly, stored safely and not disclosed to any other person unlawfully.

To do this, Pure Training and Development must comply with the Data Protection

Principles which are set out in the Data Protection Act 1998 (the 1998 Act).

Details of our Data Protection Policy are available in the Training Providers Operation

Manual for CYQ, accessed within the course resources section.

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Progression Routes

Pure Training and Development deliver qualifications Level 2 and Level 3; therefore,

progression within fitness qualifications can be achieved. Progression within the fitness

industry will also be discussed towards the end of each course with your mentor.

The next two relevant progressions you could make following on from the L3 Award in

Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People is:

Chair Based Exercise for Older Adults

L3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

Support for Learners

We aim to ensure that all learners are provided with full support available throughout

their course, whether they are learning intensively or as blended learning.

The options available to learners are as follows:

Tutor Support: tutors will be available between 9am – 6pm weekdays to answer any

queries and provide as much support as required. If you are unable to speak to one of

our tutors then please leave a voicemail and we aim to return your call within 12 hours.

Your mentor will also liaise with you about the best days and times to discuss the

course alongside arranging regular telephone calls for progress updates and

questions.

Email Support: tutors and administration staff will be available between 9am – 6pm

weekdays to answer any queries and provide as much support as required. Please

email support@puretraininganddevelopment.co.uk. We aim to reply to your email within

12 hours.

Webinars: for those completing blended/distance learning we offer webinars where

there will be a tutor available of 1 hour on certain evenings to take calls and questions

from learners live. This is a form of support available if you would like to arrange a

date and time to speak to your mentor.

Additional Material Formats: We provide the majority of our resources as Adobe

Acrobat PDF’s as this is a free popular piece of software suitable for most devices.

However, if you would like to receive the paperwork in any other formats then please let

us know and we will do our best to accommodate you (where applicable).

Social Networking: we aim to create a sense of community through online social

media to allow learners to interact with other learners and receive peer support and

guidance.

If there are any other ways you feel we could offer support which would be

beneficial to your learning then please let us know.

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Section 2

Thank you for booking CPD training with us. You have a confirmed place on:

Title of Training: CYQ L3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active,

Older People

Mode of Delivery: Distance learning with attendance for theory exam

Numbers of Learning Hours Required: approximately 26 hours

Theory Paper Date: to be confirmed between you and your mentor

Training resources: Internet, electronic device, speakers, printer (not essential)

pens, paper, manual (posted to you), Adobe Acrobat Software

As a learner, you are required to:

1. Read the Learner’s Induction Guide to familiarise yourself with the training and

assessment requirements.

2. Complete the training according to your personalised action plan

3. Bring photographic Identification and a copy of your certificates (if not scanned and

sent) on the attended theory exam day.

4. Read the assessment instructions and criteria which is provided within this guide and

also covered within the Introductory Video and as a handout to download and/or print

out.

The online learning environment:

Will guide you through the course in the correct order

Is where you will find all downloadable/printable documents required for the

course and different lessons

Is where you will complete the quizzes to check your understanding so far

Is where you will find each of the video lessons

Instructions for using the online learning environment will be emailed to you for support

and reference.

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Timetable

Since there are many factors which influence an individual’s pace of learning, there is

no predefined timetable when completing this course as distance learning. Your mentor

will be in touch with you to discuss your own personalised action plan and this will be

your timetable.

Content Overview

As an overview, the course will cover the following:

Introduction to course. Details of assessment

Know who ‘independently active, older people’ are

Understand the ageing process and demographics

Knowledge the effects of ageing and inactivity – skeletal system

Knowledge the effects of ageing and inactivity – muscular system

Knowledge the effects of ageing and inactivity – nervous system

Cognitive and psychosocial exercise

Functional impairments

Absolute contraindications and cautions

Benefits of physical activity, barriers to exercise and motivators.

Legal implications

Marketing strategies

Pre exercise consultations

Adaptations and evidence based guidelines

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Assessment Instructions

Training Title: L3 Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People

Assessment Methods:

Formative Assessment: ongoing throughout the course in order to provide feedback on

what you have learnt and what you need to improve on.

Summative Assessment: final assessment in order to obtain a result which will count

towards your overall assessment result.

Assessment Instructions

To achieve a Certificate and show your level of competence in this training, you will be

formatively and summatively assessed on your competence in relation to:

Assessment Tasks:

Theory Assessment: 1 theory paper covering ‘considerations for safe and effective

exercise for independently active, older people’ unit. Each theory paper comprises of 30

questions (1 mark per question). Learners must achieve a minimum of 21 marks overall

to pass, therefore 70% pass mark. Assessment date is to be scheduled and confirmed

with mentor.

Worksheets: Learners are required to fully complete the ‘plan and adapt exercise

programmes for independently active, older people’ worksheet. The information

required in order to complete this worksheet will be delivered during the online learning.

Case Study and Progressive Programme:

Learners are required to find an older person aged 70 or over (family member, friend,

neighbour) to be their case study ‘client’.

You are required to complete the following elements:

1. Pre exercise health assessment (PAR-Q) – You will find a copy of the PAR-Q in the

assessment resources section at the end of the course.

2. Case study: pre-exercise assessment and goal setting, this involves:

a. Conducting pre exercise functional assessments (Five tests: timed up and go,

hamstring flexibility, shoulder flexibility, 30 second timed chair rise and a

quality of life measure – EQ-5D)

b. Complete client profile and goal setting. These sections are within your LAR –

pages 17-22.

3. Plan a progressive programme

a. Design a programme for week 1 to include warm up, cardiovascular

component, muscular component and cool down. You will also need to design

progressions for weeks 12 and weeks 24. Template is provided in your LAR.

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4. There is a case study checklist in your LAR which the assessor will be marking your

work against, look at this and ensure you have covered each of the areas required.

What will I be

assessed on:

How will I be

assessed:

When will I be

assessed:

Where will the

assessment take

place:

Knowledge:

Considerations for safe and effective

exercise for independently

active, older people.

Written Task

Multiple choice

paper. Each paper is

comprised of 30 questions and you

require 70% to pass (minimum of 21 correct answers)

Date/Time

TBC

Venue/Online

At a venue

Knowledge:

Plan and adapt

exercise programmes for independently

active, older people.

Written Task

Worksheet

Date/Time

Home study task. To be submitted within 30 days of

end of course learning. Date will be confirmed with

mentor.

Venue/Online

At home/external to

venue. To be submitted within 30

days of end of course.

Knowledge:

Case Study and

progressive programme.

Written Task

Case Study

Date/Time

Home study task. To be submitted within 30 days of

end of course learning. Date will be confirmed with

mentor.

Venue/Online

At home/external to venue.

Where to send completed worksheet and case study?

Once you have completed your worksheet and case study you can either send them

electronically to support@puretraininganddevelopment.co.uk or post to 1 Charles

James Court, Fishergate, Norwich, NR3 1PR. Please ensure you have scanned or

taken photographs of your work in the event that the post does not get delivered.

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Outcome Feedback

All learners will receive written and verbal summative feedback.

Assessors Responsibilities:

The assessor will ensure that each learner understands each section of the

assessment procedure.

The assessor will allow each learner equal time periods to complete their

worksheets and case studies*.

The assessor will ensure that all learners are given equal time to practically

demonstrate their competencies (where applicable).

*dependent upon learning needs agreed

What I must bring to the theory paper assessment:

1. BLACK Biro pen

2. Photographic Identification proof (i.e. passport or drivers licence)

3. Water

IQA Process

Every course that runs through Pure Training and Development is Internally Quality

Assured. This is done to ensure that we are fair and equal between all learners

throughout the learning process.

How does it affect you? This process will not affect you at all but we need to ensure you

understand why it is done and the timescales of results as a result. Once you submit

your assessments to us they are sent off to a separate assessor (who was not your

mentor) to be marked. We allow them a 2 week period to get these returned. Once

these are completed they are sent to the Internal Quality Assurer who double checks

the process and once happy returns the work back to us. You will then be contacted

with a final result, written feedback and your certificate will be issued in the post.

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What if I am unable to attend my assessment?

Deferral Guidelines

If you are unable to take part or complete your planned assessment and have to ‘defer’

the assessment to a later date, we will provide you with an alternative assessment

opportunity. Some reasons for deferring assessment include: a medical condition,

accident or personal crisis. In some cases, you may be asked to provide evidence, such

as a doctor’s certificate.

In some cases, the assessment must be completed within a stated time frame.

If you need to apply to defer your assessment and want to find out about alternative

opportunities for assessment, please contact Emma Howard

What if I don't pass the assessment?

Referral Guidelines

If you do not achieve some or all of the assessment criteria and receive a ‘referral’

assessment decision, you will be given feedback and an action plan to enable you to

prepare to re-take the assessment.

The tutor and/or assessor will provide you with support and guidance towards being

reassessed in the areas required to achieve a certificate.

In some cases, there will be a specific time frame within which you must retake the

assessment, and there may be a fee to pay. For more information and to apply for a

re-assessment, please contact Emma Howard

What if I have a particular need or condition that would make it difficult for

me to meet all or some of the assessment criteria?

If you have a particular need or condition that would make it difficult for you to have a

fair and equal opportunity to meet the assessment task or criteria, please inform us by

emailing info@puretraininganddevelopment.co.uk as soon as possible, ahead of the

assessment, to enable us to make any arrangements or adjustments to make any

necessary provisions for you to access the assessment.

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CPD and NOS Information

Title of Training: L3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older

People

Continued Professional Development

This course is accredited by Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ). The qualifications are

government approved (on the QCF and/or the NQF) and are sought after by employers.

The training contributes to your professional development and on successful completion

of the training/assessment you will be entitled to the following number of REPs

(Register of Exercise Professionals) CPD points:

For REPs only: Please refer to www.exerciseregister.org for information on how to upload your REPs points online.

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Thank you for choosing to training with

Pure Training and Development

We wish you all the best for your future fitness career

Pure Training and Development.

www.puretraininganddevelopment.co.uk