Diploma in Sport (Level 2)

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You don’t have to be a top athlete or a one in a million who makes a professional team to get a job in sport. You can qualify as a sports coach, physiotherapist, personal trainer, nutritionist, a sports teacher and much more within this huge industry. Our Level 2 course is a great starting point to give you an insight into a variety of sport subjects where you apply theory into practice. This programme provides a great foundation for you to progress to a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification.

Students who participate within our Academies will be subject to additional course fees to cover the cost of a sports kit.

Overview and modules

You will develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for career development in sport specific employment. Modules may include:

Participating in sport
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Introduction to healthy exercise and nutrition
Psychology for sports performance
Planning and running a Sports event
Sports coaching
Strength and conditioning training

Your programme of study

At Bridgend College, your learning programme is designed to enable you to Be All That You Can Be.

The main qualification you will study as part of this programme is the NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport.

You will also study additional skills qualifications as part of your programme of study. There are 3 pathways. Each pathway will be selected at enrolment and will reflect your current course application, your chosen curriculum area, as well as your previous learning in Maths and English. You could study Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (equivalent to 1 A-Level), GCSE Maths or English, Advanced Studies, or at least one Essential Skills Qualification (ESW) course.

All students will receive tutorials and are required to complete an ESW Employability course in the Success Hub.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade D or above. Equivalent qualifications are accepted.

Assessment methods

You will be assessed in a variety of ways which will include assignments, case studies, practical assessment and continual class assessment. There are currently no external examinations.

Continue your studies

This programme provides a great foundation for you to progress to a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification.

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