Pearson Higher Nationals in Sport - Example Assessment Brief - Unit 1 - Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health - Guidance for an 8-minute presentation

Oct 20, 2026

Example Assessment Brief for Unit 1 of Pearson Higher Nationals in Sport, focusing on physical activity, lifestyle, and health. Provides assignment set-up details, including assignment title, internal verification requirement, and submission expectations. Specifies a maximum 8-minute presentation with exactly 8 slides (title page, contents page, reference page) using bullet points and presentation notes. Includes learning outcomes and guidance for analyzing benefits and relating physical activity to a healthier lifestyle for prominent local authority target groups.

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Unit 1: Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health

Submission format and presentation requirements

Assignment title and scenario

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

This is a preview document. For the full booklet please visit [https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/](https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/) Pearson Higher Nationals in Sport EXAMPLE ASSESSMENT BRIEF Unit 1: Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health For use with the Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma in Sport Brief Number: 1 First teaching from September 2018 Issue 1 Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualification websites [at www.edexcel.com](at www.edexcel.com), [www.btec.co.uk or www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively](www.btec.co.uk or www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus) About Pearson Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, with 40,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the student at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners [at qualifications.pearson.com](at qualifications.pearson.com) References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this document is correct at time of publication. All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2017 Please note that this Example Assessment Brief is NOT an authorised assignment brief. It is provided as a reference only. Centres must develop assignments and assessment materials that meet the needs of their students and align with their curriculum planning. This Example Assessment Brief may be used as a starting point for the development of an assignment, however Centres are expected to modify and revise the Example Assessment Brief to meet the specific needs of their students and curriculum. All assessment briefs must be Internally Verified. Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Sport Example Assessment Brief | Student Name/ID Number | | | --- | --- | | Unit Number and Title | 1 – Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health | | Academic Year | | | Unit Tutor | | | Assignment Title | The role of physical activity in the development of a healthy lifestyle | | Issue Date | | | Submission Date | | | IV Name & Date | | | Submission Format | | --- | | Submission should be in the form of a presentation.
You are required to use bullet points on the presentation slides and use presentation notes to support your presentation.
Your presentation should be no more than 8 minutes in duration and contain only 8 slides. These must include:
• A title page
• A contents page
• A reference page The presentation should:
• Be written in a minimum font size of 28
• Include suitable references throughout. | Please note that this Example Assessment Brief is NOT an authorised assignment brief. It is provided as a reference only. Centres must develop assignments and assessment materials that meet the needs of their students and align with their curriculum planning. This Example Assessment Brief may be used as a starting point for the development of an assignment, however Centres are expected to modify and revise the Example Assessment Brief to meet the specific needs of their students and curriculum. All assessment briefs must be Internally Verified. | Unit Learning Outcomes | | --- | | LO1 Examine the role of physical activity in

FAQs

What is the required submission format for this unit?

Submit a presentation using bullet points on slides and presentation notes to support the presentation.

How long should the presentation be and how many slides are required?

The presentation should be no more than 8 minutes and contain only 8 slides, including a title page, contents page, and a reference page.

What topics must the presentation cover for the interview scenario?

Describe the physical, social, and psychological benefits of physical activity with reference to prominent local authority target groups, present adult physical activity guidelines, examine benefits after meeting recommended levels, and analyze the relationship between physical activity and a healthier lifestyle for discussed target groups.

Oct 20, 2026

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