Sport - Level 2

The Level 2 study programme offers students the opportunity to explore aspects of sport, outdoor adventure and public services industries including teamwork; communication, empathy, problem solving, fitness, leadership and outdoor activities.

• Theory learning enhanced through practical delivery
• Residential week
• Range of practical outdoor activities including climbing, high ropes, bushcraft skills
• Opportunities to be involved with college sports teams
• Develop leadership skills

Students will learn through lectures, talks from guest speakers, visits, practical sport fitness and leadership sessions, outdoor activities and work related experience. Students' work is assessed continually throughout the course. You will be required to complete 65 hours of work placement with a business, particularly one that specialises in customer-facing services. You can either seek a placement and work with our Work Placement.

Advisers who can sign off on your provided placement or a placement can be assigned to you by our Careers and Employability Team.

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include two from English, Maths and Science, with at least a grade 2 in the remaining subject. Alternatively, a suitable Level 1 vocational qualification with English and Maths at Level 1.

The study programme paves the way for further study at Level 3 in sport, outdoor adventure or public services or employment within the relevant sectors.

Progression and Development Sessions:

All students enrolled on a Level 2 or Level 3 course will be required to attend Progression and Development sessions every week. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics from careers and employability, British Values and equality and diversity to essential life skills such as mental health and wellbeing, drugs and alcohol and personal safety.

Career pathways

Work at outdoor activity centres

Work within the public services sector (e.g. Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Fire Service etc)

Sports leader

Fitness instructor

Sports coach