Summary

This innovative Level 2 programme has been designed to provide learners with the opportunity to work as an activity leaders in both coaching and fitness industries. Learners are exposed to industry leading digital technologies, including GPS tracking and movement analysis. The programme prepares learners for the working world, engaging them with external providers, enabling learners to develop entrepreneurial skills within the working world of sport. The programme is one year long and is tailored to provide progression opportunities to our Level 3 pathways, whilst also providing routes directly into employment upon completion. English and maths qualifications (Functional Skills or GCSE) will be embedded into the timetable. The units are a combination of theory and practical work. This course will cover some of the topics below: Working in Sport and Activity Leadership Sports Coaching Leading and Instructing Coaching and Fitness Activities How Will I be assessed The course will have two units with externally assessed examinations and 5 units assessed through coursework based projects How do the Sports Academies work alongside this course? Learners are able to access Sports Academies whilst studying at SGS College on a full-time course. Your academic studies and academy training work as a partnership, and as such, are never timetabled at the same time. This allows you to continue your development within your selected sporting discipline, whilst studying in an academic area that interests you. For example, a learner may have lectures on a Monday morning and then Academy training at WISE on a Monday afternoon.

What do I need to join?

Applicants will hold three GCSEs at grade 3, including English and maths.

How will I learn?

This Level 2 course is based at our dynamic and exciting WISE Campus, located within easy reach of the city of Bristol and moments away from Bristol Parkway and Bristol Abbey Wood train stations.

Maths & English

English and maths qualifications will be a part of this course package. Learners will have English and maths lectures embedded into their timetable to support their academic development over the programme’s duration.

Employability

Possible careers and salaries include: Sports Coach - £18,000 to £35,000 depending upon experience and qualifications held Personal Trainer - £14,000 to £22,000 depending upon client base Gym Owner - £18,000 to £35,000 depending upon client base PE Teacher - £17,000 to £40,490 depending upon experience Average yearly salary data taken from the National Careers Services website

Work Experience

Every learner at SGS College is tasked with achieving 36 hours of work experience during the academic year. We suggest the learner starts to consider their work experience placement at the earliest opportunity.

What can I do next?

A large number of our learner’s progress onto our Level 3 programmes in either Sports Coaching or Fitness and personal training. Following the successful completion of this qualification, learners could also apply for apprenticeships in the related field. Employment options after achievement include the armed forces and customer facing roles in the industry.