There’s never been a better time to get involved in the sport and fitness industry, especially for young people as the sector employs a large number of 16 to 24 year olds.
The sport and leisure sector provides the first step on the career ladder for many young people. If you’re looking to kick start your future in this industry and have a real desire to succeed, then this is the course for you.
- Entry Criteria
3 GCSEs (9-3/A*-D), including English and maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme.
- What will I study?
The sport and leisure sector provides the first step on the career ladder for many young people. If you’re looking to kick start your future in this industry and have a real desire to succeed, then this is the course for you.
You will study
- Fitness for sport and exercise
- Sports performer in action
- Injury and the sports performer
- Practical sports performance
- The mind and sports performance
- Running a sports event
- Anatomy and physiology
- The sport and active leisure Industry
- Training for personal fitness
- Promotion and sponsorship
- Profiling sports performance
- Lifestyle and well-being
- Future Prospects
This Level 2 is an Extended Certificate, this means that students can either use the qualification to find employment in the Sports industry or continue their education at Level 3 here at College. The options for continued study are BTEC National Diploma, CYQ Personal Trainer Award or L3 Sports Therapy.
Successful students will have the opportunity to work within local leisure facilities, sports development and health and fitness facilities at an appropriate level.
