Sport Programme, Level 2

Is this course for me?

Kickstart Your Sports Career at Chelmsford College! If you are passionate about sports and dreaming of a future in the industry, our Level 2 Sports course is your gateway to a thrilling career in sports!

Here’s what’s in store for you: 

• Hands-On Experience: Dive into the world of sports with practical and theoretical training that will make you industry ready. 
• Explore Human Performance: Discover the science behind peak athletic performance and how you can apply it to excel in your sport. 
• Fitness Industry Insights: Get insider knowledge about the fitness industry, from cutting-edge training techniques to the latest trends. 
• Sports in the UK: Learn how different organisations and agencies provide sports opportunities across the country. 
• Coaching Qualifications: Earn not one, but two industry-recognised coaching qualifications that will boost your CV and open doors to exciting job prospects. 
• Real-World Experience: Gain valuable work experience within the sports industry, making you a standout candidate for future employers. 

Join us and turn your passion for sports into a successful career. Enrol now and start your journey to becoming a sports industry pro! 

Study Overview

This course is comprised of the following qualifications:

• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport (Sport, Exercise and Fitness) 
• Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity 
• Award in Community Sports Leadership 

These qualifications will cover topics such as:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Fitness, Coaching
• Health & Safety
• Psychology and much more

There is also a wide range of enrichment activities linked to the course in and around the local community. These provide you with further experience and opportunities to develop your sports leadership and employability skills. 

Progression and Employment Opportunities

Level Up: Progress to the NCFE Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity (Sport & Exercise Science) course to deepen your knowledge and skills. 

Get Paid While You Learn: Consider progressing to an apprenticeship to gain hands-on experience and earn while you train. 

Kickstart Your Career: Open doors to potential employment in the sports sector, including: 

• Coaching Positions: Supported by National Governing Body qualifications. 
• Fitness Industry: From personal training to gym management. 
• Sport and Recreation Centres: Work in vibrant environments where sports and leisure meet. 

Overall, by joining us, you can start to transform your love for sports into a rewarding career path! 

Additional Qualifications Studied

At Chelmsford College we are dedicated to helping all our learners achieve their ambitions and we acknowledge that in order to do well, some of our learners may need extra support in Maths and/or English.

We provide specialist teaching as a compulsory part of the study programme for all learners who have not achieved a grade 4 at GCSE in these subjects.

We also work closely with stakeholders, including CIMSPA and Billericay Town Football Club, to improve our sport programmes based on their feedback, for example adding, CIMSPA-accredited CPD modules to align with industry needs.