Diploma in Coaching and Activity Leadership Level 2

This course is for learners who are aspiring to progress into a career as a sports coach or activity leader. The programme covers all the technical theoretical knowledge with a key focus on improving practical coaching and leading skills in real work environments improving skills and gaining experience of the sport and active leisure industry ready for employment.

The main NVQ qualification covers the following units:
- Prepare for activity sessions
- Lead activity sessions
- Conclude and review activity sessions
- Support the work of the team and organisation
- Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation
- Support equality and diversity in active leisure and recreation
- Contribute to joint working with other organisations
- Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation

As well as undertaking the main award, learners will enrich their CV by undertaking functional skills in ICT and additional awards in:
- Community Sports Leaders
- Principles of Coaching Sport Level 2
- Award in Leading Health Related Physical Activity Sessions
- Award in Lifestyle Management

Our King's Lynn sports courses are currently run at our sports campus at Lynnsport, near to the college.

Find out more about our sport courses here

End Qualification:

NVQ Level 2 Activity Leadership

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

Students must have 2 A* - C grades or 4 D grades at GCSE level (or equivalent) or must have successfully completed a level 1 qualification and all associated awards and have demonstrated the maturity to be able to work in the sport and active leisure industry. Mature candidates will be considered on individual merit.

Current students wishing to progress on to another sport programme must demonstrate:
- Good behaviour supported by a reference from the current course director
- Attendance to be at least 95%
- Achievement of all qualifications on the current course

There will be a confirmation day on the 29th August 2012 which should be attended.

Assessment:

Assessment will be continuous throughout the programme. Practical assessment of skills will take place both in the work placement and at college. Candidates will be expected to put together a portfolio of evidence. The candidate does have to be in a work placement to achieve competence.

Progression from this course:

Candidates can choose to look directly at employment following this course or could consider moving on to further vocational training at level 3 (including the Extended Diploma in Sport if appropriate academic skills are demonstrated).

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

There is a start-up cost of approximately £55 for the course. This will cover a CRB check necessary to work in schools, induction activity and supporting course materials. A college sports kit is also required at approximately £50 covering practical shorts and t-shirt, polo shirt and warm-up top.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)