The Diploma in Sports and Active Leisure http://www.skillsactive.com/saldiploma The Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure Latest News About the Sport and Active Leisure Diploma http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/pages/about-the-sport-and-active-leisure-diploma The Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the sport and active leisure industry. The industry is rapidly changing and the workforce needs to be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to help professionalise and to make a valuable contribution to the sector. 2008-07-21 New diplomas will mean long journeys between schools and colleges http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/news/new-diplomas-will-mean-long-journeys Teenagers studying for new diploma qualifications will have to travel miles between lessons at different schools and colleges... 2008-07-24 Diploma will fill skills gaps http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/news/diploma-will-fill-skills-gaps We, like thousands of employers across the country, have volunteered our time to support the development of the qualification... 2008-07-24 3rd Annual 14-19 Diplomas Conference http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/pages/3rd-annual-14-19-diplomas-conference- With a focus on quality and delivering excellent learning in this critical first year this 3rd annual national conference will bring together key decision makers to set out the latest diploma developments, how diplomas fit within the wider 14-19 qualification reform and showcase the best practice of local consortia in making the diplomas a success.... 2008-07-24 Leisure Industry Week http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/pages/leisure-industry-week The UK's biggest trade show for the Health & Fitness sector. SkillsActive will have a joint stand with FIA & REPs. Professionalising the industry and raising standards will be the theme for this year's stand for SkillsActive, FIA and REPs. We will come together to help you and your business make the most out of your skills, staff and business operations.... 2008-07-24 Higher Education Overview http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/pages/higher-education-overview Diplomas are part of the biggest reform programme in education for many years and have the potential to impact greatly on the HE sector. The sector has played an important part in the development and has ensured that the Diplomas are suitable for progression into HE.... 2008-07-24 SkillsActive & ISPAL Joint Sports Development & Skills Conference http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/pages/skillsactive-and-ispal-joint-sports-development-and-skills-conference- Opportunity to engage with new developments in training and skills as well as gauge a better understanding of employer needs and future developments within the sport and leisure industry.... 2008-07-24 Universities Come Out To Back The Diploma http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/news/oxford-to-help-create-new-diploma-courses Partnerships including Oxford academics, British Airways, other leading educational experts and industry leaders will come together to develop the next three Diplomas, in science, languages and humanities. 2008-08-11 Experience the Beijing Olympics through the SkillsActive blog http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/news/beijing-bloggers Join two Sheffield Hallam University students through their journeys as volunteers at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games... 2008-08-20 Phase 3 Diploma Curriculum Guidance - consultation invitation http://saldiploma.skillsactive.com/news/phase-3-diploma-curriculum-guidance---consultation-invitation QCA invites practitioners or sector specific experts to a Diploma curriculum guidance consultation for phase 3 development programme 2008-08-25