PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Lead. Inspire. Transform.
Step into a sector that drives positive change through movement, motivation, and inclusive participation.
Transcend Ofqual‑regulated Physical Activity & Leadership qualifications prepare learners to lead, instruct, and inspire across schools, communities, and professional environments. From entry‑level coaching to advanced leadership programmes, each qualification develops the skills to motivate others and create lasting impact through physical activity.
Every qualification is built in collaboration with industry specialists, employers, and education partners, ensuring they reflect real‑world practice and the evolving needs of the active leisure and coaching sector.
Transcend Level 1 Award in Instructing
Transcend Level 2 Award in Leading
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity Programming for People with Long-Term Conditions
Transcend Level 6 Diploma in FIFA Technical Leadership
Transcend Level 7 Diploma / Extended Diploma in Strategic Management
Transcend Level 1 Award in Instructing
This Ofqual-regulated qualification enables learners to explore introductory coaching and instructing techniques through four unique activity-specific pathways. Developed in partnership with leading industry specialists, each pathway introduces learners to practical leadership skills and inclusive delivery approaches.
Technical Partners:
Sportivity Consultants – Fundamental Movements
BF3 – Competitive Functional Fitness Movements
Beth Tweddle Gymnastics – Recreational Gymnastic Movements
Ikkaido – Inclusive Martial Arts Movements
Transcend Level 1 Award in Instructing Fundamental Movements
Ofqual Reg: 603/6121/9
Start Date: 20/07/2020
GLH: 8 | TQT: 28 | Fee: £25
Introduces learners to planning and delivering basic fundamental movements to support early-stage physical literacy.
Transcend Level 1 Award in Instructing Competitive Functional Fitness
Ofqual Reg: 603/6121/9
Start Date: 20/07/2020
GLH: 8 | TQT: 28 | Fee: £25
Designed to support learners in instructing safe, scalable movements within functional fitness environments and competitive team formats.
Transcend Level 1 Award in Instructing Recreational Gymnastics
Ofqual Reg: 603/6121/9
Start Date: 20/07/2020
GLH: 8 | TQT: 28 | Fee: £25
Equips learners to deliver beginner-friendly gymnastics sessions with a focus on safety, participation and movement creativity.
Transcend Level 1 Award in Instructing Inclusive Martial Arts
Ofqual Reg: 603/6121/9
Start Date: 20/07/2020
GLH: 8 | TQT: 28 | Fee: £25
Prepares learners to support inclusive martial arts sessions that encourage participation, respect, and personal growth.
Transcend Level 2 Award in Leading
This Ofqual-regulated qualification enables learners to lead inclusive physical activity sessions safely and confidently across multiple contexts. Each pathway has been developed in collaboration with industry-leading organisations who serve as technical partners, ensuring the qualification reflects real-world needs.
Technical Partners:
Sportivity Consultants – Inclusive Physical Activities
Ikkaido – Inclusive Martial Arts Activities
Transcend Level 2 Award in Leading Inclusive Physical Activities
Ofqual Reg: 603/5225/5
Start Date: 21/10/2019
GLH: 8 | TQT: 26 | Fee: £30
Equips learners with the skills to plan, lead and reflect on inclusive activity sessions tailored for diverse needs, including disability, age and ability levels.
Transcend Level 2 Award in Leading Inclusive Martial Arts Activities
Ofqual Reg: 603/5225/5
Start Date: 21/10/2019
GLH: 8 | TQT: 26 | Fee: £30
Prepares learners to facilitate safe, inclusive martial arts sessions for learners of all abilities using adaptive instruction and inclusive communication techniques.
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity Programming for People with Long-Term Conditions
This Ofqual-regulated qualification empowers professionals to design, deliver, and evaluate physical activity interventions for individuals living with long-term conditions. Developed with industry specialists Future Fit Training and Charlotte Maria (Founder and CEO of the M2M Academy) as technical partners. It was validated through consultation with educators, employers and equality experts. The collaboration and consultation groups remain in place for the lifetime of the qualification to ensure it remains fit for purpose.
Qualification Details
Ofqual Reg: 603/6921/8
Start Date: 15/12/2020
GLH: 70 | TQT: 170 | Fee: £70
Equips professionals to plan and implement client-centred activity programmes for individuals with a range of long-term health conditions, incorporating behavioural change, clinical considerations, and risk management.
Specialist Pathways
- Cancer Specialist
- Dementia Specialist
- Metabolic Conditions Specialist
- Circulatory Conditions Specialist
- Neurological Conditions Specialist
- Mental Health Conditions Specialist
- Chronic Fatigue Conditions Specialist
- Musculoskeletal Conditions Specialist
- Overweight and Obesity Conditions Specialist
Transcend Level 6 Diploma in FIFA Technical Leadership
This Level 6 Diploma, developed in collaboration with FIFA, is designed for senior professionals in football who hold national or international leadership responsibilities within technical teams or performance departments.
The programme develops advanced strategic, communication and planning skills to influence performance pathways and lead high-level football development programmes worldwide.
It reflects modern global practice and is underpinned by extensive consultation across the football community and education specialists.
Transcend Level 7 Diploma / Extended Diploma in Strategic Management
The Transcend Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management is an Ofqual‑regulated vocational qualification developed to support advanced professional roles in leading strategic initiatives. It equips learners with the ability to formulate, implement and evaluate business strategies that drive measurable and sustainable organisational growth.
Designed to be contextualised to specific sectors or professional functions, this qualification promotes expert understanding of leadership, performance analysis, change management, stakeholder engagement, and innovation. It prepares professionals to navigate complex and evolving business environments, aligning strategic goals with operational outcomes.
Transcend Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management
Ofqual Reg: 610/4371/0
Start Date: 01/07/2024
GLH: 220 | TQT: 700 | Fee: £320
For experienced professionals and senior managers responsible for delivering strategic vision and overseeing organisational transformation.
Transcend Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management
Ofqual Reg: 610/5955/9
Start Date: 25/06/2025
GLH: 240 | TQT: 1200 | Fee: Please enquire
Extends the Diploma into a full strategic leadership qualification suitable for executive leaders or those preparing for director‑level responsibilities.
