Sports, Leisure and Recreation
Although our heritage is deeply embedded in the Sports Sector, we’ve also developed qualifications in some of the complementary disciplines in leisure and recreational areas, including personal growth and therapies connected to body image, grooming and relaxation.
Most sports and fitness training specialities are covered, including weightlifting, gym-based exercise, Pilates and Yoga, strength and conditioning, and qualifications for fitness trainers and instructors.
We have over 200 qualifications available across 11 sectors, with more than 70 in Sports, Leisure and Recreation.
The list below represents the current range of qualifications offered within this sector. We always have capacity for more; see the note at the end of the list if you feel we’ve missed something…
Current Qualification List
- Focus Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in First Aid for Sport (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award In Nutrition for Physical Activity (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-Being Operational Services (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate In Leisure Operations (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Sports Development (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employment Rights And Responsibilities (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in the Foundations of Yoga (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Instructing Sports Specific Conditioning (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Front of Stage Pit Barrier Operations (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Yoga to Children Aged 5-16 (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 1 Award in Coaching Weight Lifting (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Instructing Weight Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weight Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music) (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Water-Based Exercise) (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children) (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award for British Weight Lifting Technical Officials (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Weight Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Delivering Circuit Sessions (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Delivering Suspension Training sessions (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Managing Lower Back Pain (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Developing Physical Activity and Weight Management Strategies for Obese Clients (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Exercises (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Advanced Personal Trainers (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Delivering Pilates Sessions (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Developing Pre and Post-Natal Exercise Sessions (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Freestyle Fitness Yoga) (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Teaching Olympic Weightlifting in Schools (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Developing Physical Activity and Weight Management Strategies for Diabetic Clients (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma Master Practitioner in Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Developing Exercise Sessions for Older Adults (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Weight Lifting (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award for British Weight Lifting Technical Officials (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Delivering Online Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Group Training Sessions (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Delivering Padwork Sessions (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Coaching Strength Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga Sessions (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 1 Award in Assistant Gym Instructor (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Extended Diploma for Personal Training Practitioners (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Power (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Fitness Pilates) (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Delivering Physical Activity and Sport to Children and Young People (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Master in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Master Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Specialist in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Specialist in Personal Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Applying Myofascial Cupping (RQF)
Please check back soon or get in touch to hear about any developments we have planned for this sector.
Missing Something?
Our dedicated Qualification Development Team are constantly researching and developing new qualifications. However, there may be something you need or believe we should be offering so let us know.
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