Mark	Fitness training
9-10	The candidate is able to consistently produce a high level of performance m two types of training demonstrating all required components of fitness. Such performances are characterised by control, power and stamina and a level of technique that allows for exercise to be maintained at a very high level over a required period of time. Where appropriate, the candidate will demonstrate a very high level of body form and precision of movement. Candidates will have a significant fitness for purpose and be able to work continuously in their chosen activities at the required rate. They will have excellent rates of recovery.
7-8	The candidate is able to consistently produce a good level of performance in two types of training demonstrating all required components of fitness. Such performances are characterised by control, power and stamina and a level of technique that allows for exercise to be maintained at a high level over a required period of time. Where appropriate, the candidate will demonstrate a good level of body form and precision of movement. Candidates will have a good fitness for purpose and be able to work continuously in their chosen activities at the required rate. They will have good rates of recovery.
5-6	The candidate is able to produce an average level of performance in two types of training demonstrating all required components of fitness. Such performances are characterised by control, power and stamina and a level of technique that allows for exercise to be maintained at a consistent level over a required period of time, but over the required period of time fatigue will become evident. Where appropriate, the candidate will demonstrate a sound level of body form and precision of movement. Candidates will have an average fitness for purpose and be able to work initially in their chosen activities at the required rate. They will have an average rate of recovery.
3-4	The candidate is able to produce a moderate level of performance demonstrating some of the required components of fitness. Such performances are characterised by limited control, power and stamina and an inconsistent level of technique that allows for exercise to be maintained at a limited level whilst over a required p eriod of time fatigue will become very evident. Where appropriate, the candidate will demonstrate moderate level of body form and precision of movement. Candidates will have a moderate fitness for purpose and only be able to work in their chosen activities at the required rate for a short period of time. They will have a poor rate of recovery.
1-2	The candidate is able to produce a low level of performance demonstrating few of the required components of fitness. Such performances are characterized by very limited control, power and stamina and a low level of technique. Exercise will not be maintained over a required period of time and fatigue will become very evident after a short period. Where appropriate, the candidate will demonstrate a limited level of body form and precision of movement. Candidates will have a moderate fitness for purpose and only be able to work in their chosen activities at the required rate for a short period of time. They will have a poor rate of recovery.

Area of Activity

Candidates should be taught:

how preparation, training and fitness relate to and affect performance

how to design and carry out activity and training programmes that have specific purposes

the importance of exercise and activity to personal, social and mental well-being how to monitor and develop their own training, exercise and activity programmes in and out of school.

Candidates should be:

• aware of and able to perform two of the following types of Training:

Circuit Training
Resistance Training (Free/Fixed Weights)
Exercise to Music (Step/Aerobics/Aqua aerobics)
Continuous Training (Jogging/Cycling/Swimming)
• aware of all safety procedures concerned with each type of training

• familiar with a variety of tests used to measure individual performance in the above fitness areas e.g 1 2mm run, Harvard Step Test, Sit and Reach SBJ, Sargeant Jump, etc

• familiar with simple monitoring procedures to record levels of performance in the above activities e.g. timing/measuring distances, recovery rate

• able to answer/devise a questionnaire concerning feelings mood, outlook on life and attitude to being active

Application of Knowledge

Candidates should:

• Establish their current levels of personal fitness

• Plan a PEP using at least two of the stated types of training to improve their current level of fitness

• Monitor and record their programme

• Evaluate their results and make suggestions for the next 6 week programme

This activity can be linked to the theoretical requirements of the course where candidates use a Personal Exercise Plan to develop their understanding of A4. Principles of Training