Being physically active offers many rewards. As well as helping weight loss and improving fitness, exercise can help to reduce stress levels, improve sleep patterns, increase life quality and expectancy, and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. This course will help learners to identify and improve their own levels of fitness, and support them in making exercise part of their everyday life.

The qualification is ideal for anyone who is interested in improving their performance, enhancing their personal development and gaining an understanding of the benefits of exercise and fitness. It will be particularly useful to people who want to work in the sports and fitness industry, as well as those wishing to return to education or those preparing for work.