Diploma in Sport Level 2

This programme is aimed towards students wishing to follow a career pathway into the sports environment, covering a range of modules:

- Fitness testing and training
- Development of personal fitness
- Planning and leading sport activities
- Practical sport
- Sport and leisure facility operations
- Instructing exercise and fitness
- Planning and running a sports event

Knowledge is provided with the application of a variety of teaching methods, such as presentations, practical investigations and workshops. Additionally the course provides the opportunity to gain extra qualifications such as CYQ Introductory Fitness Instructor, Community Sports Leaders and Health and Safety Awareness, all of which provide valuable skills within the sport and active leisure industry.

Our King's Lynn sports courses are currently run at our sports campus at Lynnsport, near to the college.

Find out more about our sport courses here

End Qualification:

Diploma in Sport Level 2

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

2 GCSEs at grade C, preferably in PE or English or 4 Ds.

Current students wishing to progress on to another sport programme must demonstrate:
- Good behaviour supported by a reference from the current course director
- Attendance to be at least 95%
- Achievement of all qualifications on the current course

There will be a confirmation day on the 29th August 2012 which should be attended.

Assessment:

Assessment is completed via internal methods and includes assignments and presentations.

Progression from this course:

Successful students who have gained a merit or above can look to apply to follow the BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

There will be a start up fee for this course to include kit and any resources you need to complete the course. This is usually in the region of £70. Full details will be made available to you before you begin your course. For those who are unable to afford this, there may be funding available through student support.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)