Level 2 Sport

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.

The Sport Department at our college is proud to offer excellent facilities to support your learning and development. Our on-site gym is equipped with state-of-the-art cardiovascular machines, free weights, resistance machines, battle ropes, and kettlebells, providing an exceptional environment for fitness training. These facilities will be integrated into your study programme and can also be used recreationally at designated times.

For the Sport and Exercise Massage module, we have access to dedicated spaces within the Hair and Beauty Department, including 12 massage beds, which are used for practical sessions and assessments.

In addition, the college boasts a large outdoor field and a versatile Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), both of which are utilised during practical modules. We are also proud to collaborate with Bridlington CYP, giving students access to their indoor sports facilities every Wednesday afternoon for a wide variety of activities. These resources provide students with ample opportunities to engage in both academic and practical learning experiences.

What you will learn:

To achieve the Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Outdoors), learners must successfully complete three mandatory units and four optional units. This one-year programme is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and deepen their knowledge of the outdoor sports sector.

Units on the Level 2 you will study:

• Anatomy & physiology
• Introduction to healthy lifestyle and nutrition
• Participating in sport (M)
• Work experience in the sports industry
• Leading outdoor activity session (M)
• Outdoor and adventurous activities (M)
• Physical fitness and injuries in sport

Work experience - You will take part in relevant and valuable work experience in the leisure sector to further develop your employability skills for your future. This will take place over one term per year where you will show an interest in the sport sector of your choice.

Trips, visits & guest speakers - At East Riding College, we believe that learning extends beyond the classroom. Our sports course offers a variety of exciting trips and visits designed to enhance your educational experience and provide real-world insights into the world of sports.

Our outdoor adventure trips, designed to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience, offering a fun and dynamic way to develop essential skills that are transferable to any sporting context.

Annual trips to North Yorkshire Water Park give students a chance to experience activities such as raft building, kayaking, archery, axe throwing, zip lining, climbing and the total wipeout style inflatable waterpark!

Students will also get a taste of life in higher education through visits to universities. We work closely with universities to create bespoke packages for our students that aim to showcase the courses available to them and the wonderful facilities on offer too.You will be given a multitude of opportunities to gain experience in sporting environments – students who have worked in particular sectors have stayed beyond their work experience and gained employment.

3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including either English or Maths

Upon completing their Level 2 studies, students will have developed the skills and knowledge necessary to progress onto the Level 3 qualification. Additionally, they will have gained valuable experience across a range of sporting vocations, equipping them to explore work-based opportunities within the sports industry.

Students who successfully complete their Level 3 studies will achieve the equivalent of three A-level qualifications. This accomplishment enables them to pursue higher education, including university courses aligned with their UCAS points. Potential pathways include fields such as sports science, nutrition, physiotherapy, teaching, and sports coaching. Alternatively, the diverse range of modules provides students with the experience and expertise to access a wide variety of career opportunities within the sports sector.