Assignment brief fitness 2015-16

BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services Unit/s 6: Fitness Testing and Training for the UPS

Lecturer Chris Pickering

Assessor Chris Pickering

Learning Outcomes and Criteria Targeted: Learning Outcomes Unit 6: Learning Outcome 1 Unit 6: Learning Outcome 2 Unit 6: Learning Outcome 3 Unit 6: Learning Outcome 4

Grading criteria covered P1, P2, M1 P2, M1, P3, M2, D1 P3, M2, D1, P4, P5 P4, P5, P6, M3, D2

Learner work Submitted: Task Number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6

Task descriptor

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Describe entrance fitness requirements for 3 UPS (leaflet, poster, report) Training Diary Your results compared to UPS (training cards) Plan your own programme Poster and evaluation table Q&A Evaluate your programme

Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No

Issue Date: September 2015 Submission Date/s: last task w/c 14/12/15 Actual Date of Submission/s: Learner Declaration: I certify that the work in this assignment is all my original work and any information gathered from the internet, books, magazines etc. must be referenced in the appropriate way. I am aware that copying and pasting work from the internet will result in me having to resubmit my work.

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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services Learner Assessment Submission and Declaration When submitting evidence for assessment, each learner must sign a declaration confirming that the work is their own.

Learner name:

Assessor name: Submission date:

Chris Pickering Submitted on:

Issue date:

Sep 2015

Programme:

BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services

Unit:

6: Fitness Testing and Training for the UPS

Assignment reference and title: Please list the evidence submitted for each task. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found or describe the nature of the evidence (e.g. video, illustration).

Task ref.

Evidence submitted

Page numbers or description

1 2

Training Diary

3

Training Cards and Report

4

Six week plan and Session plan

5

Posters and Evaluation table with bullet report

6

Diary review and evaluation report

Additional comments to the Assessor:

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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services Learner declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.

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Assessor declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assignment does belong to and was produced by the learner stated above. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.

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Assignment Brief Introduction: This unit will enable learners to know the fitness requirements for entry into the uniformed public services and the different methods of fitness training. It also teaches learners how to plan, monitor and review a fitness training programme.

Scenario: You are a working with a recruitment officer for the UPS as part of your work experience and have been asked to measure current fitness levels of new recruits and develop new resources to help them gain the required levels of fitness for entry. You will need to describe methods of fitness training and produce training resources for those wanting to get fit enough to join the UPS. You need to develop a realistic training programme for a new recruit and provide them with all of the information they would need to allow them to enter the service of their choice.

Learner Tasks: P1: Describe the entrance fitness requirements and tests of three different public services Task 1: Leaflet, poster, report? (Who goes you decide?)

In a pair produce a resource (one each) which describe what you need to do to get into the police and fire service (you will cover the army on your own). These tasks should be user friendly and be able to be given out to people thinking of joining that service. Look at entry, on-going requirements and requirement of different roles and levels.

Leaflet, poster or report etc. on 3 UPS

Date Due: w/c 05/10/15

P5: Undertake a personal fitness training programme completing a fitness training diary Task 2: Training Diary Complete a record card of attendance and 6 week training programme incorporating the principles of training. You need to attend the organised Gym fitness training sessions and make a record of any training that you do in your own time.

Fitness Training Diary

Date Due: w/c 02/11/15

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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services P2: Outline a fitness test for the main components of fitness and compare results based on a public service entrance test M1: Explain the strengths and areas for improvement of the fitness test Task 3: Training cards (Are you tough enough?)

Complete an example training card for each component of fitness information to include:  Outline a fitness tests for each of the main components  Outline protocol for the test (how you do it)  Identify your results for each of the fitness test and classify results  Identify what the PS requires for each test (where appropriate)  Compare your score to the PS requirements (where appropriate) In short report form explain your personal strengths and weaknesses for each of the tests linking to the UPS of your choice 6 x Training cards, Short report

Date Due: w/c 16/11/15

P4: Plan a six week personal fitness training programme to incorporate the principles of training Task 4: Six week plan and deliver a new recruits session Complete a 6 week training programme plan incorporating the principles of training. This will need to be based on your personal level of fitness and be geared up for entry into one the UPS. In small groups plan and lead a training session for a group of new recruits focusing on one component of fitness.

6 week training plan, session plan

Date Due: w/c 23/11/15 Date Due: w/c 14/12/15

P3: Describe one method of fitness training for the main components of physical fitness M2: Explain one method of fitness training for six different components of physical fitness D1: Evaluate methods of fitness training for the different components of physical fitness Task 5: Poster & Evaluation Table (Are you fit for the best?)

Complete a poster which identifies fitness training methods for each of the six components of fitness. Provide detail for the new recruits with examples of what they are, how to do them and example of starter training programmes.

For the higher grades an evaluation of each training method will also be required in the form of a table so the recruits can identify the strengths and weakness of each method and make a choice for themselves and a bullet point report to make judgements on each method from your point of view.

Poster, evaluation table + Bullet point report

Date Due: w/c 07/12/15

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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services P6: Report on a fitness training programme including the strength and areas for improvement M3: Explain in detail strengths and areas for improvement following completion of the training programme D2: Evaluate strengths and areas for improvement following completion of the training programme, providing recommendations for future activities Task 6: Question and Answer (How was it for you?)

Complete the review in your fitness training programme answering all of the questions in as much detail as you can. You need to give feedback on your own performance and on the design of the training programme itself. For the higher grades an evaluation of the fitness training programme and your own performance needs to be completed. You must include the following in your evaluation report.  Identify strengths and areas to improve in the programme and your performance backed up by evidence  Provide recommendations to improve your own performance  Provide recommendations to improve the programme for new recruits  Make reference to the FITT principle and changes you would make to each

Review of diary and mini evaluation

Date Due: w/c 14/12/15

Grading criteria covered in this assignment P1: Describe the entrance fitness requirements and tests of three different public services P2: Outline a fitness test for the main components of fitness and compare results based on a public service entrance test P3: Describe one method of fitness training for the main components of physical fitness P4: Plan a six week personal fitness training programme to incorporate the principles of training P5: Undertake a personal fitness training programme completing a fitness training diary P6: Report on a fitness training programme including the strength and areas for improvement M1: Explain the strengths and areas for improvement of the fitness test M2: Explain one method of fitness training for six different components of physical fitness M3: Explain in detail strengths and areas for improvement following completion of the training programme D1; Evaluate methods of fitness training for the different components of physical fitness D2: Evaluate strengths and areas for improvement following completion of the training programme, providing recommendations for future activities

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Assessment Guidance Describe – To give a clear description that includes all of the relevant features – think of it as ‘painting a picture with words’ Outline – Give a list of the main features Plan – Write a clear description of a general plan showing essential features Undertake – to actually do, experience and provide evidence of participation Report on – Give required information on a specific thing Explain – when you are asked to explain you should describe the point and then give details and reasons why. This should include actual examples to back up your descriptions Evaluate – Review the information then bring it together to form a conclusion.

Give evidence for each of your views or statements i.e. a supported judgement

Unit Content 1 Know the fitness requirements for entry into the uniformed public services Entrance fitness requirements: police; prison service; armed forces; fire service; the different stages of the fitness test; reason for differences between entry requirements for different public services; reasons for the inclusion of particular tests within public services eg assessment of strength for soldiers; individual assessment of entry fitness for a chosen public service.

Fitness tests: flexibility eg sit and reach strength, 1RM, grip dynamometer; aerobic endurance eg multistage fitness test, step test, maximal treadmill protocol; speed eg sprint tests; power eg vertical jump, Wingate test; muscular endurance eg one-minute press-ups, one-minute sit-ups; health (BMI, body composition eg skin fold callipers, bioelectrical) Job specific public service fitness tests: eg army, fire, police, prison, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines Test results: public service requirements; protocols; sequence; norms Reasons: assess current levels; monitor; progression; set goals; motivation; feedback from training programme; benchmark after returning from injury; use of repeat tests to establish gains; annual fitness checks 2 Know different methods of fitness training Components of fitness: flexibility; strength; muscular endurance; power; aerobic endurance; speed; health related fitness (BMI, height and weight, body composition) Methods of training: flexibility eg static stretching, ballistic stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching; strength eg free weights, resistance machines; muscular endurance e.g. circui t training, core stability training, medicine ball training; power e.g. plyometric, anaerobic hill 7 Hull College

BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services sprints; aerobic endurance eg continuous training, fartlek training, interval training; speed eg interval training, pyramid training 3 Be able to plan a fitness training programme Collect information: goals (short, medium and long term); targets (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-based – SMART); lifestyle; medical history; physical activity history Considerations: health and safety (warm-up, cooldown, equipment needed, facility related, injury(illness)); type of training programme; comparison of entry requirements of relevant public services Principles of training: overload; specificity; progression; individual differences; variation; reversibility; frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT) principles Periodisation: macro cycle; meso cycle; micro cycle; individual training sessions Training diary: eg progression, attitude, motivation, links to goals 4 Be able to monitor and review a fitness training programme Monitor: training diary (eg date and details of sessions), coach/instructor feedback and reviews, fitness test, result Review: fitness training programme; results achieved; strengths; areas for improvement; extent to which training programme achieved identified goals Evaluation: modifications and improvements to programme

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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services Unit 6: Fitness Testing and Training for the UPS ASSESSMENT RECORD SHEET BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Public Services

Programme Assignment title

Learner name Assessor name

Chris Pickering

Unit no. & title

6: Fitness Testing and Training for the UPS

Target learning aims

1,2,3,4

Issue date

September 2015

Submission date

14/12/15

First submission / resubmission?*

Resubmission date**

Resubmission authorisation

by Lead Internal Verifier*

Date

* All resubmissions must be authorised by the Lead Internal Verifier. Only one resubmission is possible per assignment, providing:  The learner has met initial deadlines set in the assignment, or has met an agreed deadline extension.  The tutor considers that the learner will be able to provide improved evidence without further guidance.  Evidence submitted for assessment has been authenticated and accompanied by a signed and dated declaration of authenticity by the learner. **Any resubmission evidence must be submitted within 10 working days of receipt of results of assessment.

Target criteria

P1: Describe the entrance fitness requirements and tests of three different public services

Task 1 (Leaflet, poster, report on 3 UPS)

P5: Undertake a personal fitness training programme completing a fitness training diary

Task 2 (Fitness Training Diary)

Criteria achieved?

(Yes / No)

Assessment comments

YES/NO

The ______________ task that you produced on the Police, Fire and Army described the entrance fitness tests required to join.

YES/NO

You attended ___ of 6 training sessions and completed the fitness training diary to show the personal training that you have completed.

P2: Outline a fitness test for the main components of fitness and compare results based on a public service entrance test

YES/NO

M1: Explain the strengths and areas for

YES/NO

Task 3 (6 x Training cards)

The training cards outline one fitness test for each of the six main components of fitness and compares at least two of the results you achieved with the Police and Army fitness entrance tests. Cards completed to a ______________ standard.

The short report explains your personal strengths and

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weaknesses for each of the tests linking your results and overall performance to the requirements of the ________________.

P4: Plan a six week personal fitness training programme to incorporate the principles of training

Your personal six week fitness training programme incorporates the principles of training and all six components of fitness with activities which are appropriate to your level of fitness and session plan completed evidencing planning.

Task 3 (Short report)

Task 4 (6 week training plan, session plan)

YES/NO

P3: Describe one method of fitness training for the main components of physical fitness

YES/NO

M2: Explain one method of fitness training for six different components of physical fitness

YES/NO

Task 5 (Poster)

You completed the group activity in class completing a poster on fitness training methods for ______________.

Your individual poster describes / explains at least one method of fitness training for the other five main components of physical fitness.

Task 5 (Poster)

D1: Evaluate methods of fitness training for the different components of physical fitness

Task 5 (Evaluation table + Bullet point report)

YES/NO

P6: Report on a fitness training programme including the strength and areas for improvement

YES/NO

M3: Explain in detail strengths and areas for improvement following completion of the training programme

YES/NO

Task 6 (Qualitative Survey and mini evaluation)

Task 6 (Qualitative Survey and mini evaluation)

You completed the evaluation table to identify /describe 2 methods of training for each component and the report made judgements on each method from your point of view evaluating their appropriateness.

Your report on the fitness training programme completed identifies personal and programme strengths and weaknesses giving examples of each.

Explanations are provided on the strengths and areas to improve giving real examples for both you personally and the programme.

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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services D2: Evaluate strengths and areas for improvement following completion of the training programme, providing recommendations for future activities

YES/NO

Task 6 (Qualitative Survey and mini evaluation)

The detailed examples in the report evaluate strengths/areas to improve for the training programme and provide justified detailed recommendations for future activities for yourself and the programme.

Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar and General Comments

Spelling…Any common errors, e.g - their, there. Specific technical words

Punctuation… full stops, capital letters, commas, question/exclamation marks, apostrophes.

Grammar - correct and consistent use of tenses (past, present, future -we was... we were etc,) - paragraphs.

General Comments… standard of work

Assessor declaration

I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s own. The learner has clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.

Assessor signature

Date

Learner comments

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