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Lead and Conduct Physical Activities Preparation Training

SAQA US 252186 | NQF 5 | Credits 4 | Duration 1 Day
From $691 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to prepare for leading and conducting physical activities in a safe and effective manner. It focuses on planning, risk assessment, and resource management to ensure successful physical activity sessions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply principles of physical activity preparation to design session plans.
  • Analyze participant needs and environmental factors to ensure safety and inclusivity.
  • Evaluate potential risks and implement appropriate risk management strategies.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and leadership techniques during physical activities.
  • Implement procedures for monitoring participant progress and adjusting activities as needed.
  • Design contingency plans to address unexpected situations during physical activity sessions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for fitness instructors, sports coaches, recreation leaders, and anyone responsible for organizing and leading physical activities in community, educational, or corporate settings.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Physical Activity Preparation

Objectives:
• Understand the principles of physical activity preparation and its importance for safety and performance.
• Identify key components of a pre-activity preparation plan.
• Apply risk assessment techniques to physical activity settings.
• Demonstrate appropriate warm-up and cool-down protocols.
• Evaluate participant readiness and adapt activities accordingly.

Topics:
• Introduction to physical activity preparation: definition, benefits, and legal requirements.
• Components of preparation: needs analysis, goal setting, and resource identification.
• Risk assessment and management: identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing controls.
• Warm-up and cool-down techniques: types, duration, and intensity.
• Participant screening: health questionnaires, fitness levels, and contraindications.
• Equipment and facility preparation: inspection, setup, and safety checks.
• Communication strategies: briefing participants, instructions, and emergency procedures.
• Documentation: session plans, attendance records, and incident reporting.

Practicals

3 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Practical sessions allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge by designing and leading a physical activity preparation sequence. They practice risk assessment, warm-up/cool-down protocols, and participant screening in a supervised setting, reinforcing competency for real-world application.

Practical Activities
  • Risk Assessment and Equipment Check — Learners conduct a risk assessment of a designated activity area and inspect equipment for safety and functionality. (1h)
  • Warm-up and Cool-down Demonstration — Learners lead a group through a structured warm-up and cool-down routine, incorporating dynamic and static stretches. (1h)
  • Participant Screening and Activity Adaptation — Learners administer a health screening questionnaire and adapt a planned activity based on participant feedback and observed limitations. (1h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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Training Discounts
Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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