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This course is ideal for those students wanting to pursue a career within the Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise Science sectors, whilst having a focus on either GCSE maths or English. On completion of this course, learners will gain an understanding of the personal and practical skills required to work within the relevant sectors. With a mixture of theoretical and practical learning, alongside knowledge, students will also develop many transferable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, empathy, amongst others. Students will investigate a range of topics that relate to a range of different career options in the sports sector.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you may study include:

  • Participating in Sport
  • Anatomy & physiology for exercise
  • Introduction to healthy exercise & nutrition
  • Sports Coaching
  • Physical fitness & injuries in sport
  • Planning & running a sports event
  • Plan, deliver & evaluate an activity session
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

100% Coursework & Practical Skills

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Fitness and Wellbeing Instructors

Up to £36,124
/year

Fitness and wellbeing instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, Pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, […]

Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

Up to £32,896
/year

Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with amateur and professional sportsmen and women to enhance performance, encourage greater participation in sport, supervise recreational activities such as canoeing and mountaineering, and […]

Sports Players

Up to £36,124
/year

Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.

Sports and Leisure Assistants

Up to £31,350
/year

Sports and leisure assistants, provide and maintain facilities for sporting and recreational activities and supervise their use, maintain the continuity of entertainment and social events, offer odds and accept bets […]

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Sport
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Level 3 Sport Development and Coaching

Student Voice

“The staff in particular at North Lindsey were second to none. They instilled a positive mindset within me and pushed me towards greater things. They played a huge part with who I am today and have certainly contributed to where I am today, loving life in the military and on track to achieve my career goals.

Progression

Progression

  • Level 2 Gym Instructing
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

1 Year

Study Mode

Full-Time

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