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Coaching and Physical Activity (Multi-skills School and Community Coach) - Level 2/3
Overview
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This course provides an insightful introduction to the diverse career paths that exist within the dynamic sport and physical activity sector.
Throughout this course, you will acquire valuable knowledge and skills that will empower you to pursue a fulfilling career in this field. You will be equipped with essential competencies, such as understanding child development, planning activities to increase physical development, presenting yourself in a professional and friendly manner, understanding the significance of customer engagement, and possessing the technical expertise to support your clients.
Studying this course will allow you to achieve a range of qualifications. So, you can start employment within the industry early. Moreover, this course will enable you to deliver multi-skills coaching sessions that enhance participation rates while honing your abilities to work with employers and communities alike, delivering alongside the local school games initiatives. By completing this course, you will be well-equipped to thrive in this exciting and fast-paced industry.
What will I study?
- Sports coaching in schools
- Coaching in the community
- Sports leader
- Multiskills coaching
- Understanding wellbeing
- Food hygiene
- First aid at work
- Recreational leisure assistant
- Minimum 40 hours work placement* per year.
*Work placements are a vital and mandatory part of your study programme, helping you apply what you learn in college to a real workplace.
- Gain valuable career insights
- Develop key skills such as communication, time management, and teamwork
- Improve your CV and employability.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
New students:
- Year 1 - GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3-9.
- Year 2 - Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths.
Progressing West Notts College students:
- Year 1 - Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 course with the minimum target grade (as discussed with your tutor) plus GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3-9.
- Year 2 - Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course with the minimum target grade (as discussed with your tutor) plus GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4-9.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
- Assessment
- Practical and task-based work
- Assessor observations
- Written portfolio work
- Observations
- External exams (food hygiene, first aid, maths and english only).
- Progression
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
Year 1
- Level 2 Coaching CIMSPA Standard
- Level 2 in Community Sports Leadership
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport
- Emergency First Aid
- GCSE English (if needed)
- GCSE Maths (if needed).
Year 2
- Level 3 Coaching CIMSPA Standard
- Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership
- Level 3 Certificate in Coaching
- Optional - Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- Additional costs
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.