NVQ Level 2 in Sport Coaching - Football
A Level
In Leeds
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Leeds
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This is a sports course aimed at those seeking a career in sports coaching. The course is a mixture of practical and theory units where you will have extensive periods coaching football with professional organisations and an opportunity to gain work in Europe and/or the United States.
The course also includes work experience, where students will go out on placement in schools and clubs. There will also be a number of field trips including an optional residential.
Students on this course will not have achieved a grade A-C in GCSE English or Maths, so they will do either a GCSE resit or Functional Skills to help them achieve a grade A-C grade.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Coaching
- Football
- Sport Coaching
- Maths
- English
- Gymnastics
- Gym Instructor
- Sports training
- Health Ed
- Sport Nutrition
Course programme
Course Programme
- Support the Work of Your Team and Organisation
- Prepare for Activity Sessions
- Lead Activity Sessions
- Conclude and Review Activity Sessions
- Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure and Recreation Support Equality and Diversity in Active Leisure and Recreation
- Set Up, Take Down and Store Activity Equipment
- Enable Disabled People to Take Part in Activities
You will develop a wide range of skills that will benefit you in a career in sport. These will include: communication, organisation, leadership, teamwork, presenting, researching and officiating. A minimum of 4 GCSE's at grade D including English and/or ideally Maths or equivalent (eg Level 1 Functional Skills). Or satisfactory completion of a Foundation Learning programme at Level 1 with a minimum of 37 credits.
All applicants must have a genuine interest in working in sport, be prepared to participate in physical activities, work in a team, overcome personal challenges and have an enthusiastic approach to learning. Previous experience of playing and coaching football is an advantage. Applicants must be willing to work flexibly with their placement in order to achieve their work experience hours.
You can pursue a career in football coaching through direct employment or through an apprenticeship pathway. You can also apply for a level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence or the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport.
Additional information
NVQ Level 2 in Sport Coaching - Football