Level 2 NVQ Activity Leadership Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day, over one year. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. If you're 16 to 18 years old, you may be entitled to fee remission. If you're 19 or over, fees may also be waived depending on your eligibility. The course is aimed at sport and recreation, outdoor activities, sports development, and assistant coaching. You'll gain hands-on experience coaching in local colleges, schools, and leisure centres, plus a work placement within Loughborough College's sports provision. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English or Maths, or a Level 2 Diploma at pass level.
Who this course is for
Aimed at those wishing to pursue a career in sport and recreation, outdoors,
in sports development, or at an assistant coaching level, this
qualification provides excellent foundations for progressing directly into the
workplace.
The practical work includes coaching in local colleges and schools, as well
as at out-of school clubs and leisure centres. On top of coaching, you will
complete a work placement within Loughborough College’s sports
provision.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, one being in English or
MathsOR
a BTEC/OCR Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) at pass level.
Mature students will be considered based on their previous qualifications
and/or relevant work experience.
What you will learn
You'll develop coaching skills through practical sessions in schools, colleges, and leisure centres.
You'll learn how to plan and lead activity sessions for different groups.
You'll understand health, safety, and risk management in sport and recreation settings.
You'll build knowledge of sports development and how to support participants.
You'll complete a work placement to apply your skills in a real sports environment.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with participants of different ages and abilities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical coaching in local schools, colleges, and leisure centres. Assessment is through a work placement within a sports provision setting, alongside practical observation and portfolio evidence gathered throughout the year. Classroom learning covers the knowledge and theory behind activity leadership, while the practical elements give you direct experience working with participants.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should be prepared for practical outdoor and indoor coaching sessions, so appropriate sports clothing and footwear are likely to be useful.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Activity leader. Plan and lead sport and recreation sessions for groups.
Sports coach assistant. Support qualified coaches in training and development.
Community sports worker. Deliver activity programmes in local community settings.
Leisure centre assistant. Support operations and activities at a leisure facility.
School sports assistant. Help deliver physical education and after-school clubs.
Outdoor activities instructor assistant. Support sessions in outdoor and adventure settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Activity Leadership. The natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility and move into a senior coaching or leadership role.
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Sport. Develops your coaching skills further and opens doors to more specialist coaching roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Sport. Broadens your knowledge across sport science, fitness, and coaching for further study or employment.
