Level 2 Pearson BTEC Leading Community Activity (Sport)
This is a one year BTEC course designed for students who are within or are considering a career in the sports/play or youth industries.
It gives the opportunity to progress coaching skills in a range of sports, leading to level 1 or 2 coaching awards in various sports and Sports Leaders UK sports leadership awards as well as the BTEC qualification. The course is at Talacre Sports Centre with Camden Sports & Physical Activity Team. You will also be allocated a voluntary placement in either an educational or community setting where you will gain valuable experience in a ‘real setting’. If applicable you will also be given the opportunity to re-sit your GCSE Maths and English or complete your functional skills at William Ellis School for two sessions per week.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO START THE COURSE
- Interest in working with young people in sports and education
- Record of attending GCSE/BTEC examinations
- Examples of good behaviour in an educational environment
- Successful enrolment interview
You will be committed to participating in a team based course and show and interest in helping young people. An underpinning part of this course is working as part of a team. You will need to be aware of the commitment to being a regular, punctual and active member of the group, willing to work flexible hours as required.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
Units:
1.Working in the sport and active leisure industry
2.Roles and responsibilities of a community activity leader
3.Planning and promoting community activities
4.Working as a community activity leader
ASSESSMENT
You will be assessed regularly on your performance and you will produce a portfolio of evidence which will contain:
observations by your assessors of your performance, records of your work
witness testimony by people who have seen you at work
records of questions, discussions and your answers
simulations you have taken part in.
Assignments that will be assessed and graded pass, merit and distinction
PROGRESSION FROM THE COURSE
A range of Level 3 courses at colleges can be accessed from this course, including the Level 3 BTEC Diploma or Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching at Talacre & LaSWAP.
We also have an excellent record of students progressing into employment please see some examples below:
‘I am now a full-time supervisor at a local sports centre’
‘I am an activity leader for Thomas Cook Holidays and recently got placed in Ibiza’
‘I am now a full time Customer Advisor at a local sports centre’
‘I am now a level 3 qualified Trampoline coach working for a local trampolining club’
If you wish to talk to someone about this course please contact 02079748763 or 02079748754 asking for a member of the dedicated sports development team.
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