Sport Level 2
Key Details
- Available at:Llangefni, Rhos-on-Sea
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Course Length:
1 year
Sport Level 2Full-time (Further Education)
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Course Description
Would you like to learn about the sport and leisure industries, whilst developing your fitness and sporting skills?
This course gives you an insight into the industry, as well as introducing sports science subjects, fitness training and exercise programming. It also involves plenty of practical and coaching activities.
You will study topics such as: Fitness Testing and Training, First Aid, Nutrition and Anatomy and Physiology.
Your full programme of study will include the Sport qualification, alongside additional qualifications which will support your wider skills development and support you to progress. Your personalised programme (grade profile development) will include a combination from GCSE resits, Literacy, Numeracy, Employability and Digital skills.
For information about our Sport Academies please click here Gym & Sports Academies
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop/Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Please contact Learner Services about this if you need more information.
Entry Criteria
In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:
- 4 GCSEs at grade D or above. English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths / Numeracy at grade D or higher.
OR
If you are progressing from Level 1 you should have a relevant level 1 qualification (ideally the Sport and Public Services Level 1) plus at least Entry 3 Essential Skills Number and Level 1 Communications (or equivalent GCSEs)
If you are not sure if you have the entry requirements profile, or have alternative qualifications that you think are equivalent, please contact learner services via the chat function or directly. Learner services will be able to discuss your profile and advise you of course options.
Delivery
The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:
Practical and outdoor activities
Classroom discussion
Formal lectures
Guest speakers
Individual research
Group work
Projects
Online support and resources
Your programme will include a combination of:
- Essential Skills qualifications and/or
- GCSE resits
Essential Skills
This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills
GCSE resits
This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.
Maths & Welsh/English
If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.
Assessment
- Practical and written assessments/ assignments
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Exams
- Portfolios of work
- Performance and observation
Progression
Completion of this course will provide you with various options in employment and education.
You could proceed onto a number of programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:
- Uniformed Protective Services Level 3
- Sport (Outdoor Education) Level 3
- Sport (Performance and Excellence) Level 3
- Sport (Sport and Exercise Science) Level 3
- Sport Level 3
If you wish to move directly into employment, you will have a number of options in the public and private sectors. You could enter the leisure industry, the health and fitness industry, the armed forces or the emergency services. You could also try to pursue a career as a professional or semi-professional athlete.
Other details
Course type: Full-time (Further Education)
Level:
2
Programme Area:
- Sport and Outdoor
The course is available bilingually at the following campuses/locations :
- Llangefni
Sport and Outdoor
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