Learning Outcomes
Professional Practice & Insurance Awareness
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Identify the key types of insurance required when teaching aerial or fitness-based classes, including public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
- Explain the importance of DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people.
- Describe the role of documentation and parental consent forms in maintaining safe, transparent, and legally compliant classes.
- Recognise the importance of collecting accurate medical information through tools such as a Children’s PAR-Q before participation in aerial activities.
- Understand the concept of professional scope of practice, including the importance of teaching only within personal qualifications and competency levels.
- Demonstrate awareness of professional responsibilities when teaching in external venues or freelance environments.
- Explain the importance of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in maintaining safe, effective, and up-to-date teaching practices.
- Apply professional practice principles in real-world scenarios, including responding appropriately to incidents while maintaining safety, safeguarding, and documentation standards.