Full Time Activity Leadership (Sport)

Activity Leadership (Sport)

What will I be learning?

You will learn how to plan, deliver & evaluate practical sessions in a range of sporting & recreational activities. You will learn the basics of health & safety, including first aid and how to deal with emergencies in a sports environment. You will learn how to deal with a range of sporting equipment, and how to work successfully in a team. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to run sports sessions with children of different ages, and how to work with young people with disabilities.
You will also have the opportunity to take additional vocational qualifications. These may include the FA Level 1 Coaching Award, YMCA Level 1 Gym Instructor Award and Sports Leadership Awards.
Tasks completed as part of any coaching awards may be used as evidence towards your overall qualification.
You will also work towards achieving Key Skills qualifications, linked to your sporting activities.

How will I learn?

On an NVQ pathway you must show that you can do the job required. Therefore, the course is most suitable for those who have good practical abilities. You must demonstrate your ability to plan, deliver & evaluate practical sessions in a variety of sports. You will also show your competence in health & safety, first aid & teamwork. You will gather evidence from your practical activities and compile a portfolio. You will be assessed over the period of the course on your ability to perform a range of tasks and your knowledge of the various areas. Your tutors & assessors will give you feedback on how you are progressing throughout the course.

What else might I want to know?

The selection process is as follows:
You must apply to the college and attend an interview.
You must supply a letter of recommendation regarding your sporting ability and attitude from a manager/coach or teacher.
You must attend a Welcome Day organised by the college.
Your selection for this course does not depend on your GCSE grades. However, your chances of progression to other courses may require you to have achieved a certain level of grades.

What can I do afterwards?

You could take the NVQ Level 3 in Sports Development to further prepare you for a career in the sports industry.
Possible career paths open to you would include: sports coaching, leisure & recreation positions at sports or leisure centres, sports development work with local authorities, instructor at a gym or fitness centre.

Apply for this course
You can apply online , by phone, post or in person.

Course Code: NQ2LES1F