Level 1 Award for Activators (Multi-Skills)
Build the confidence to lead fun, inclusive activities and help more people get active.
Help people enjoy being active
This qualification prepares you to support and lead multi-skills activities in schools, colleges and community settings. You will learn how to help people take part, adapt activities for different needs and create an enjoyable experience.
It is a practical introduction to activity leadership for people who want to support participation, health and wellbeing in their community.
Develop your confidence to plan activities and support people with different abilities and experiences.
A first step into activity leadership
Young people
People aged 14 and over who want to help others enjoy sport and physical activity.
Volunteers
People supporting activities in clubs, schools or community settings.
Parents and helpers
People who want to build their skills and confidence in leading multi-skills activities.
Plan, adapt and lead activities
Understand your role
Explore how an activator helps people take part in sport and physical activity.
Plan multi-skills activities
Choose and prepare activities suited to your participants and setting.
Support inclusion
Adapt activities for different users and abilities so everyone can take part.
Lead with confidence
Put your ideas into practice and support participants as they develop.
Encourage participation
Help people enjoy movement and consider how they can stay active.
Reflect and improve
Review what worked and how you could adapt an activity next time.
Entry requirements and assessment
Who can enrol?
You must be at least 14 years old and able to communicate effectively in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment takes place throughout the course. You will complete short answer questions and written tasks, identify multi-skills activities and consider how to adapt them for different audiences.
Continue developing your skills
The qualification can support voluntary or paid activity roles. It may also help you progress towards sport-specific coaching, activity leadership, supporting PE and school sport, or further sports development qualifications.
Bring this course to your organisation
We can arrange dedicated delivery for schools, colleges, clubs, community groups and other organisations.
