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Unit 6: Exercise and Fitness Skills Development — assessment criteria

Learners explore the theoretical and practical requirements for working as a gym instructor.

Internal120 GLH17 criteria4 learning aims
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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

11 criteria
A.P1Y You have described the main components of a balanced diet, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water, and explained their roles in supporting health and football performance.
A.P2Learner name: Alex Thompson Assessor name: J Kelly Date issued: 10/11/26 Completion date: 17/11/26 Submitted on: 17/11/26 Qualification: BTEC International Level 3 in Sport Assessment reference and title: Task 1b 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 reference: Evidence submitted Page numbers or description
B.P3Y You have described energy intake, energy expenditure and energy balance, explaining how these concepts relate to football training and competition. Your report demonstrates a secure understanding of energy requirements during physical activity.
B.P4Demonstrate correct use of equipment and technique for cardiovascular, fixed resistance machines, free weights, functional and flexibility training exercises.
B.P5Produce a series of exercise session plans that follow the principles of training, describing how the principles of training are used to develop specific components of fitness and improve body composition.
C.P4Y You have outlined safe nutritional and supplementation practices appropriate for academy football players. Your leaflet includes
C.P6Explain the contraindications and exercise requirements for antenatal and postnatal women, the older adult, adolescents and people with disabilities.
D.P5Y You have produced an appropriate two-week diet and hydration plan based on the findings of the initial nutritional assessment. The plan reflects the nutritional needs of the selected football player and includes suitable meal planning and hydration strategies to support performance and recovery.
D.P7Plan a gym-based induction and exercise session.
D.P8Carry out a gym-based induction and exercise sessions.
D.P9Review own and client’s performance.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Y You have explained how nutrition, hydration and digestion work together to influence physical performance and recovery, using appropriate sporting examples throughout your presentation.
B.M2Y You have explained how energy intake and expenditure vary across different football activities and have linked these changes appropriately to performance, recovery and training demands.
C.M3Y You have explained practical strategies that athletes can use to maintain safe and ethical nutrition practices. Your work demonstrates a good understanding of informed decision-making, anti-doping awareness, third-party tested supplements and the importance of seeking advice from qualified professionals.
D.M4Y You have produced a detailed and personalised diet and hydration plan that is clearly linked to the player's training schedule, nutritional requirements and performance goals. Appropriate food choices, hydration guidance and monitoring strategies have been included throughout the plan.

Distinction

2 criteria
AB.D1Your work explains these concepts well but does not provide the depth of analysis and supported judgement required for a Distinction.
CD.D2Although your plan is detailed and appropriate for the performer, there is limited evaluation and justification of why the selected nutritional strategies are the most effective compared with alternative approaches. You have produced a well-organised range of evidence demonstrating a good understanding of the principles of nutrition for physical performance. The work accurately applies nutritional knowledge to realistic football scenarios and clearly explains the relationship between nutrition, hydration, digestion and energy requirements. The evidence fully meets the Pass and Merit criteria for Learning Aims A and B. To achieve Distinction, greater analytical depth, comparison of different sporting situations and evidence-based justification would be required. Learner Declaration - I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources and any artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice. Learner signature Alex Thompson Date 9/11/26 Assessor declaration – I declare that the work submitted for assessment has been carried out without assistance other than that which is acceptable according to the rules of the specification. I certify that to the best of my knowledge the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s own. The learner has clearly referenced any sources and any AI Assessor signature J Kelly Date 26/11/26

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

YLearnerDemonstrateProduceExplainPlanCarryReviewYourAlthough
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

  • A. Explore methods of working with and screening clients to improve their lifestyle
  • B. Explore principles of exercise and training to develop fitness safely in an exercise
  • C. Explore specific populations exercise requirements and contraindications to exercise
  • D. Plan and instruct clients through gym-based inductions and exercise sessions

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