Sports Coaching NCFE Diploma

About the course

Are you a recent school-leaver looking to kick-start a career in the sports and fitness industry? This one-year Level 2 qualification is a great choice whether you would like to progress into employment or further study.

This course provides a great stepping stone to our Level 3 sports programmes. Previous students starting at Level 2 Sport have progressed through Level 3 and are succeeding at Level 5 on our Foundation Degree.

With a specific focus on health, fitness and exercise, this course aims to provide you with an introduction to a number of roles through an engagement with physical education and sport including, teaching, activity leadership and coaching for young people. You will be provided with guidance on further opportunities, including how to contribute to a variety of sports programmes as a sports leader and/or coach.

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to show that you have maths and English skills at Level 1 before starting a Level 2 course. This might be four GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above, a Level 1 BTEC in Sport or an equivalent Level 1 qualification.

Where can I progress next?

Upon successfully completing this course, you could go onto study the NCFE in Sport Level 3 qualification at the college or you could study more specialist qualifications in fitness or personal training to increase your career prospects. You could find an entry-level position in the sports and fitness industry.

How will you learn?

You'll learn in our excellent facilities and be taught by dedicated tutors. There will be a mix of practical, tutorials and classroom work.