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Certificate in Sport (January) // Level 2

The course for you if ...

You want to gain an understanding of the sports sector to either start a career in sport, leisure or fitness, or progress within employment in the sector.

In addition to gaining essential skills valued by employers, you will develop knowledge across a wide range of sport topics. 

As part of the course, you will choose a pathway rom the following 4 options:

Sport, Exercise and Fitness

• Participating in sport
• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
• Introduction to health exercise and nutrition 

Outdoors

• Participating in sport
• Outdoor and adventurous activities
• Leading an outdoor activity session 

Working in sport

• Participating in sport
• Understanding business in sport
• Preparing to work in the sport and leisure industry 

Coaching 

• Participating in sport
• Sports coaching
• Developing sporting skills and tactical awareness 

Entry Requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D (3) or above (with at least one at Grade C (4) or above, or a successful pass at Level 1 Sport and 1 GCSE at Grade D (3)  or above. You can progress from a relevant Level 1 qualification. An interview with a course tutor and a reference from a personal tutor are also required.

Assessment

Assessment is coursework based using a variety of methods including oral exams, practical demonstrations, presentations, reports, role plays and observations.

Progression & Careers

You could progress onto a Level 3 sport qualification if you achieve at least a MERIT on this course.

This qualification can also support you to work in a variety of roles within the sport, leisure and fitness sector including: 

Careers also include: 

• Exercise instructor
• Sports coach
• Sports trainer
• Health promoter