NVQ Level 2 Sport, Recreation & Allied Occupations: Coaching, Teaching & Instructing

DURATION

The NVQ programme is a 30 week programme, 30 hours per week.

INTRODUCTION

The NVQ programme is a qualification to assess the skills and knowledge you need to perform in your job role. Gaining an NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership shows you're competent to run sport and active leisure sessions. 

The qualification aims to assess the competence of the activity leaders, and will inevitably cover units around health and safety, teamwork, and leading and concluding sessions. A wide range of optional units exist also which enable learners to assess their competencies.

CONTENT

Deal with accidents and emergencies
Plan and prepare a series of coaching sessions
Maintain an environment in which participants can improve their performance
Coach participants to improve their performance
Evaluate coaching sessions and develop personal coaching practice

You will also have the opportunity to gain FA Level 1 and 2 Football Coaching qualifications during this course.

ENRICHMENT

All students are required to attend at least one enrichment session per week.

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

In addition to the course we also offer a Football Development Scheme.  The purpose is to offer both boys and girls the chance to develop their football skills and knowledge.  This is very demanding in addition to your working week.  It involves 8 hours of coaching/training per week plus games against other local colleges.

If you have had some experience of school, district or academy level football this may be a great chance to develop.  As well as playing we will offer you the chance to develop your coaching skills through the F.A. Level 1 and 2 coaching courses.

BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Similar to the above this involves committing to two basketball training sessions per week with our qualified coach, and being part of the basketball squad which competes in BCS (British College Sport) League and plays matches on Wednesday afternoons.

You will have opportunities to volunteer within the basketball industry, and improve your knowledge of the sport.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Students set targets to improve their skills, and gain qualifications, in English, Maths and/or IT. The Functional Skills and levels taken are based on initial assessment and previous GCSE results.  There is a particular emphasis on skills required for Sport. Students build up a folder of evidence from their vocational work and may be required to sit one or more tests.

TEACHING METHODS

Students develop their skills through practical sessions, group and personal tutorials. The programme will be made up of 50% classroom based sessions and 50% practical sessions.

ASSESSMENT

Students will be continually assessed throughout the year by practical observations. They will also be expected to put together a portfolio of evidence. Assessment will be internally and externally verified.

QUALIFICATION GAINED

On successful completion of the programme students will be awarded the NVQ Level 2 Sport, recreation and allied occupations: coaching, teaching and instructing and FA Level 1 and 2 Football Coaching Qualification. You'll demonstrate the skills to prepare and run a safe organised session, look after your participants and ensure everyone is included. 

The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership is primarily designed for those leading activity sessions in Sport and Active leisure, offering taster recreational sessions, or leading an outdoor activity. You might be a young person (16+) or an adult. You can take this qualification as part of the Activity Leadership Apprenticeship. 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRESSION

Students who complete the programme will be able to apply for sports coaching positions and jobs in the leisure industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students must be aged 16 – 18 years and are currently not in Education, Employment or Training.

PLACEMENTS

All students will work with HQ Coaching full time coaching team each week for 30 hours. They will   shadow and learn the styles and techniques our coaches use to give High Quality coaching sessions to children of all ages on a daily basis.