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Sport
Sport
Level 2
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Take your passion for sports to the next level. This course is ideal if you want to dive deeper into the sports industry and develop practical skills that will set you apart from the competition.
With a focus on fitness, coaching, and outdoor activities, you’ll gain hands-on experience in planning and leading sports events. You can look forward to an action-packed year filled with adventurous activities and trips, and opportunities to shine in leadership roles. Afterwards you’ll be ready to take your learning further with a Level 3 qualification.
What you’ll learn
This course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the sports industry, with a focus on fitness and coaching.
You’ll be expected to keep fit with a range of physical activities and take part in a 6-week module of adventurous outdoor activities. You can also test your leadership skills through organising a primary school sports event.
You’ll cover things such as:
- Planning and leading sports activities
- Working in sport
- Sports leadership
This course is physically demanding, and you'll be expected to participate fully in all activities.
Alongside practical skills, you'll also complete relevant work placements, helping you build a strong foundation for your future career in sports. With support from experienced tutors and industry connections, you’ll leave this course well-prepared for further education or a career in sports and fitness.
Highlights
You can expect to:
- Take part in practical sport and activities, e.g. golf, outdoor activities
- Gain additional qualifications in things like first aid and safeguarding
Assessment
Assessment will be coursework based, and include a combination of assignments, presentations and practical sessions.
Anything else?
At Gloucestershire College we want students to develop their English and Maths skills so that they achieve their learning goals and future career aims. For this reason, all full-time students (16-18) who have not achieved grade 4 or above English language or maths GCSE will study these subjects as part of their course.
You’ll also take part in continual professional development (CPD) and complete the college’s Which Three Skills programme to develop skills like communication, teamwork, resilience and more.
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Typical Entry Criteria
Three GCSE subjects at Grade 3 and above:
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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Upon completion, you may move on to the Level 3 course in sport
Shortlist and Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
Sport and uniformed public service courses can lead to a wealth of exciting opportunities and prepare you for a life of responsibility.
Sport and Physical Activity
The sport and recreation industry is an increasingly popular area of study, providing employment opportunities in sports development, sports coaching, fitness and related areas. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of practical and theory modules, learning from industry experts.
Uniformed Public Services
GC offers a wide range of real emergency service and armed forces experiences as part of the uniformed public services course. This has led to many former students going on to join the emergency services (Police, Fire and Ambulance Service) and the armed forces (Army, RAF or the Royal Navy) upon successful completion of their course.
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