SkillsActive have worked in partnership with key organisations and experts in the field to create this suite of NOS for facilitating athletes and players to achieve their potential by providing advice and support on lifestyle management and personal development. People involved in this area may work in a variety of contexts including governing bodies, institutes of sport, trade unions and further and higher education and in a paid or unpaid capacity.
The units may be downloaded individually below or as a full suite in a zip folder.
A340 Apply professional standards when supporting athletes players
A341 Manage own professional practice when supporting athletes players
A342 Reflect on, evaluate and develop own practice in supporting athlete player lifestyle management
B120 Enable athletes players to access referral networks appropriate to their lifestyle management
B121 Provide information materials for use with athletes players
B122 Review lifestyle management and personal development progress with athletes players
D111 Establish develop and maintain working relationships with athletes players
D112 Work with other professionals involved in the athlete players performance development
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The UK Commission for Employment and Skills has appointed SkillsActive, in partnership with Lantra, HABIA, People 1st, Improve and GoSkills.
They have been funded to deliver National Occupational Standards, Apprenticeships and Modern Apprenticeship frameworks, and qualification related products for three years starting 1st April 2012.
SkillsActive acting CEO Suki Kalirai says: “National occupational standards, qualifications and Apprenticeships are key products for developing a better skilled, better qualified workforce. This funding will provide the quality skills system the sector needs to achieve its objectives.”
SkillsActive achieved funding for three out of four of its national occupational standards projects, including:
SkillsActive has also achieved funding for Apprenticeships, with a special focus on coaching in Wales and achieving excellence in sports performance in Scotland.
The announcement on the level of funding for qualifications work is still pending.
Find the type of CPD you are submitting from the left hand column then download each of the appropriate mapping toolkits from the final column. For more information please see the endorsement guidance pack, frequently asked questions or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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CPD Category 1C (courses) |
Minimum pre-requisite qualification |
Appropriate CPD level |
Units from the NOS that |
Aqua course/water fitness |
Level 2 aqua/water-based exercise |
Level 2 |
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Anatomy and physiology |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music or aqua/water-based |
Level 2 |
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Advanced anatomy and physiology |
Level 3 personal trainer/ exercise referral/advanced etm or pilates, yoga |
Level 3 |
C22, C317, A335, D459, D460, |
Ante/post-natal |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music/aqua/water-based Level 3 Ante/Post-Natal |
Level 2/3 | D469 |
Body conditioning |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music |
Level 2 |
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Business skills/sales |
Level 2 or 3 |
Level 2/3 depending on the content |
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Children and exercise |
Level 2 Exercise and Physical Activity for Children |
Level 2 |
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Circuit training |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music /ua/water-based exercise/exercise and physical activity for children |
Level 2 |
C22, C316, A335, D451,D452, |
Core stability/flexibility |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music/ aqua/water-based exercise/exercise and physical activity for children |
Level 2 |
C22, C316, A335, D451,D452, |
Corrective exercise |
Level 3 personal trainer/ exercise referral/advanced etm/pilates/yoga |
Level 3 |
C22, C317, A335, D459, D460, |
Customer service |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music/aqua/water-based exercise/exercise and physical activity for children |
Level 2 |
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Dance/movement/step/pole dancing |
Level 2 exercise to music |
Level 2 |
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Advanced Dance/ movement/step/pole dancing |
Level 3 advanced exercise to music |
Level 3 |
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Disability |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music/aqua/water-based exercise/exercise and physical activity for children |
Level 2/3 |
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Exercise referral |
Level 3 exercise referral |
Level 3 |
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Gym instructing |
Level 2 gym |
Level 2 |
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Indoor cycling |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music /aqua/water-basedexercise/exercise and physical activity for children |
Level 2 |
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Nutrition and weight management |
Level 3 personal trainer/ exercise referral/advanced etm/pilates/yoga |
Level 3 |
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Older adult |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music/aqua/water-based exercise |
Level 2/3 |
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Personal training |
Level 3 advanced Instructor/personal trainer |
Level 3 |
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Pilates |
Level 3 mat-based pilates |
Level 3 |
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Psychology/behaviour change |
Level 3 personal trainer/exercise referral/ advanced etm/pilates/yoga |
Level 3 |
C22, C317, A335, D459, D460, |
Small equipment |
Level 2 |
Level 2/3 depending on the content |
C22, C316, A335, D451, D452, |
Sports related |
Level 3 personal trainer/exercise referral/ advanced etm/pilates/yoga |
Level 2/3 |
C22, C317, A335, D459, D460, |
Tai Chi |
Level 2 gym/exercise to music /aqua/water-basedexercise/exercise and physical activity for children | Level 2/3 | L2, L3 |
Yoga |
Level 3 yoga |
Level 3 |
C22, C317, A335, D459, D465, D466
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Obesity/Diabetes |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
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Falls |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
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Mental Health |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
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Stroke |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
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Cardiac Disease |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
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Back Pain |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
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Chronic Respiratory Disease |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
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Cancer Rehabilitation |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
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Long-Term Neurological Conditions |
Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral |
Level 4 |
Further information can be found on our guidance pages and frequently asked questions.
Our National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure works with the best training providers in our sector to deliver cost-effective, quality assured training solutions.
Providing training for employees not only helps them develop their skills and knowledge – it’s also a building block to business success.
SkillsActive works with employers and training providers to develop vocational qualifications that enable people to be competent in specific types of work.
Discover more about how SkillsActive ensures that quality training is available to those in the sector.
The qualifications are based on common units, ensuring all learners achieve the same outcomes and can work to the same standard.
The Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport provides the foundation knowledge for people interested in becoming a coach, or wanting a general introduction to coaching.
The Award is a knowledge-based qualification with no practical assessment and is available at levels 1, 2, and 3.
Learners can progress to coaching qualifications in a specific sport at the same level, or to a higher level Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport.
Any awarding organisation approved by SkillsActive can deliver the Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport, and it can be delivered across a number of sports.
To qualify as a coach, the minimum qualification a person needs is the level 1 (Award in Coaching [Name of Sport]). There are also level 2 and 3 Certificates available in Coaching [Name of Sport]. All three qualifications include knowledge and practical elements.
Some units are contextualised for a particular sport but use the same base template, ensuring uniformity across sports.
The Award and Certificates include the whole of the Principles of Coaching Sport qualifications; learners who complete the Principles of Coaching Sport qualification at the same level only need to complete the contextualised sport units.
Learners can progress to the Diploma in the same sport (where available), to a Certificate in a different sport, or to level 3 coaching qualifications.
These qualifications can only be delivered by awarding organisations working in partnership with a Sport England recognised NGB.
The Diploma in Coaching [Name of Sport] is a full competence qualification available at level 2 and 3. It replaces the former NVQ qualifications and must be assessed in the workplace and over time.
The Diploma includes contextualised units based on a common template, plus the whole of the Principles of Coaching Sport qualifications. The contextualised units need to be credit rated for each sport.
The Diploma does not include the contextualised units from the Certificates, but learners who achieve the Certificate in the same sport at the same level can use evidence from their Certificate towards the Diploma.
Learners can progress to the level 3 coaching qualifications.
These qualifications can only be delivered by awarding organisations working in partnership with a Sport England recognised NGB.
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National occupational standards (NOS) form the basis of qualifications, from Apprenticeships and foundation degrees to vocational qualifications and training programmes.
The standards also help define job roles, measure staff performance and identify and develop routes for progression and professional development.
Some of these standards cross over with other sectors, while the Sport and Active Leisure National Occupational Standards cover our whole sector.
National occupational standards (NOS) form the basis of qualifications, from Apprenticeships and foundation degrees to vocational qualifications and training programmes.
The standards also help define job roles, measure staff performance and identify and develop routes for progression and professional development.
Some of these standards cross over with other sectors, while the Sport and Active Leisure national occupational standards cover our whole sector.
The NPF is made up of attendees from:
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The NPF debates issues and challenges across the sport sector, seeking solutions and/or lobbying government (culture, education and skills) and Sport England. As part of the work of the NPF, task and finish groups focus on the themes of:
There are a number of key strands of the NPF’s work and the organisations that are involved take responsibility for development and promotion around areas such as National Occupational Standards (NOS), the Sector Qualifications Strategy and careers. The strands are:
SkillsActive works on behalf of our sector to develop and deliver a framework of qualifications and training that meet employer needs, ensuring the workforce is properly trained.
Learn about the different projects and programmes SkillsActive has been involved with, including programmes which are delivered through our National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure.
Discover more about how SkillsActive engages with key people in the industry to ensure we meet the needs of employers.
SkillsActive sets the standards for key occupations across the active leisure, learning and well-being sector.
SkillsActive works on behalf of the sector to create and deliver the qualifications employers need and want.
We make sure employers can access the right qualifications, based on national standards designed by employers, so the workforce is properly trained and qualified.
Read more about the Qualifications and Credit Framework
SkillsActive works with employers and training providers to develop qualifications that enable people to be competent in specific types of work.
SkillsActive identifies and endorses degrees in fitness, sport and leisure that effectively prepare students for employment.
SkillsActive is licensed by government to produce and maintain National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.
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