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About the course

This innovative Level 2 programme has been designed to provide learners with the opportunity to work as an activity leaders in both coaching and fitness industries. Learners are exposed to industry leading digital technologies, including GPS tracking and movement analysis.

Course Content

The programme prepares learners for the working world, engaging them with external providers, enabling learners to develop entrepreneurial skills within the working world of sport. The programme is one year long and is tailored to provide progression opportunities to our Level 3 pathways, whilst also providing routes directly into employment upon completion. English and maths qualifications (Functional Skills or GCSE) will be embedded into the timetable.

The units are a combination of theory and practical work. This course will cover some of the topics below:


Working in Sport and Activity Leadership
Sports Coaching
Leading and Instructing Coaching and Fitness Activities

Maths & English
English and maths qualifications will be a part of this course package. Learners will have English and maths lectures embedded into their timetable to support their academic development over the programme’s duration.
Employability
Possible careers and salaries include: Assistant Sports Coach - £18,000 to £23,000 depending upon experience and qualifications held Leisure Centre Assistant - £13,000 to £26,000 depending upon experience and qualifications held Receptionist in the Fitness Industry - £17,000 to £22,000 depending upon experience Average yearly salary data taken from the National Careers Services website
What do I need to join
Applicants will hold three GCSEs at grade 3, including English and maths.
What can I do next
A large number of our learner’s progress onto our Level 3 programmes in either Sports Coaching or Fitness and Personal Training. Following the successful completion of this qualification, learners could also apply for L3 apprenticeships in the related field. English and maths achievement will play a part in gaining access to these qualifications. Employment options after achievement include the armed forces and customer facing roles in the industry.

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WLL20HAJ
WISE Campus
8th Sep 2025 - 26th Jun 2026
On between 12:00AM - 12:00AM

Sports academies are available only to applicants aged 16-18.

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Course information last updated: Sunday 13th October 2024 @ 6.30AM

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