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Level 4 Diploma in Health & Physical Education

Level 4 Diploma in Health & Physical Education

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Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the Level 4 Diploma in Health & Physical Education, designed for educators, trainers, and health professionals responsible for promoting physical fitness, wellness, and health education. The program emphasizes advanced principles of physical education, health sciences, fitness training, and compliance with international standards. Participants will gain the competence to design, deliver, and evaluate health and physical education programs with audit‑ready documentation.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title Level 4 Diploma in Health & Physical Education
Total Credits 50
Guided Learning Hours 150
Qualification Time 500
  1. Foundations of Health & Physical Education Scope, importance, and role of physical education in lifelong wellness.

  2. Human Anatomy and Physiology for Physical Education Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems in exercise.

  3. Principles of Exercise Science and Training Fitness components, training methods, and performance enhancement.

  4. Health Promotion and Wellness Education Nutrition, lifestyle management, and preventive health strategies.

  5. Sports Psychology and Motivation Mental preparation, motivation techniques, and behavioral change.

  6. Curriculum Design in Physical Education Lesson planning, instructional strategies, and assessment methods.

  7. Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Risk assessment, first aid, and rehabilitation protocols.

  8. Physical Education for Special Populations Adaptive PE for children, elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

  9. Leadership and Team Management in PE Coaching, supervision, and communication strategies.

  10. Audit‑Ready Documentation and Compliance Preparing reports, compliance records, and certification readiness.

  • Builds competence in advanced health and physical education delivery

  • Enhances compliance with WHO, UNESCO, ISO, and national curriculum standards

  • Strengthens skills in exercise science, wellness promotion, and injury prevention

  • Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement

  • Offers recognized certification to support careers in education, fitness training, and health consultancy

  • Physical education teachers and trainers

  • Health and fitness professionals

  • Sports coaches and wellness educators

  • Individuals progressing from Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care Support Skills (HCSS‑313) or equivalent qualifications

  • Assessment Type: Written exam + practical teaching project + viva

  • Format: MCQs, applied case studies, lesson planning project, and oral defense

  • Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 practical project + 1 viva

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 6–9 months (400–500 hours total)

  • Certification: Level 4 Diploma in Health & Physical Education (HPED)

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