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Level 2 Sport Course

Cost£709.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Sport Course at Falmouth Marine School. Classes run full-time during the day, with around three quarters of your time spent on the water at Stithians Lake.

This sport course builds your personal skills in watersports before moving into leadership and coaching. You'll develop practical outdoor skills and work toward recognised coaching qualifications over one year. You'll need three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including GCSE English or maths, to apply.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

If you love being outdoors and want a practical route into the watersports industry this course is designed around real time on the water. Around three quarters of your timetable is spent afloat at Stithians Lake building your personal skills before progressing into leadership and coaching. You will also work towards recognised qualifications that help you move into employment or onto Level 3.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and this must include GCSE English or maths grade 3 or equivalent.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group

  • Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, meet the English and/or maths requirements of the Level 2 course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop personal watersports skills on the water at Stithians Lake.
  • You'll build leadership skills for outdoor and water-based environments.
  • You'll learn coaching techniques for watersports activities.
  • You'll work toward recognised industry qualifications in sport and coaching.
  • You'll study sport science principles that underpin coaching and performance.
  • You'll practise planning and delivering sessions for others.

How you will learn

Most of your learning takes place on the water and outdoors. You'll build skills through practical sessions at Stithians Lake, progressing from personal performance into coaching and leadership. Classroom sessions support the practical work. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation, coursework, and portfolio evidence.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Marine School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions in watersports or outdoor activities.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group or individual fitness sessions at a gym or leisure centre.
  • Watersports instructor, teaches kayaking, sailing, or similar activities at an outdoor centre.
  • Activity leader, runs outdoor and adventure sessions for groups.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation in local communities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport, the natural next step for those wanting to deepen coaching or sport science knowledge.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based route for those moving into employment.
  • Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence or Coaching, combining paid work with further qualifications.
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