Sport Level Two BTEC Extended Certificate

This course will equip you with the necessary skills, experience, self confidence and qualifications to work as a leisure and recreation assistant or coaching assistant at sports centres, health and fitness clubs, holiday camps and activity centres. Assignments are based on realistic workplace situations, such as designing training programmes and administering fitness tests. Functional skills will also be taught as part of the course. This diploma is equivalent to four GCSE passes.

You will complete a number of units which are chosen from the following: Fitness testing and training Practical sports Outdoor and adventurous activities Development of personal fitness Psychology for sport performance Exercise and fitness instruction Anatomy and physiology for sport Effects of exercise on the body systems Nutrition for sports performance Work experience in the sport industry Planning and leading sport activities All study programmes contain English and mathematics elements

Assessment is based on the completion of assignment work and observation of tasks and activities.

Four GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include Maths and English Or level one diploma Or introductory diploma Or NVQ level one Or equivalent

You could progress to our Level Three BTEC 90-Credit Diploma in Sportor one of the extended diplomas in sport coaching, development and fitness, performance and excellence or outdoor adventure. Or you could progress into employment in the sports and leisure industry or obtain a sport apprenticeship.