Diploma in Sport (Sports Coaching) 16-19 Adult

Course information

If you have a passion for sport and fitness and have your sights set on becoming a sports coach, PE teacher or even a fitness instructor, then this is the course for you. This will be your first step into a career in the sport, health and fitness industry!

The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that it’s about both practical and theoretical learning – you’ll be spending a lot of time outside the classroom doing practical sport and fitness in our on-campus sports hall, fully equipped gym and grass pitches. There are no exams at all; the course is a combination of practical and portfolio-based assessments. The Level 2 Diploma is equivalent to 4 GCSEs Grade 9-4 (A*-C)

At Duchy Stoke we have two pathways within the Level 2 qualification: football or Multi-Sport and Fitness.

If you are interested in the football pathway; Duchy College Stoke has an amazing partnership in place with Plymouth Argyle FC. Students have the opportunity to enrol on a post 16 football development programme with high quality training delivered by the Argyle staff, all of whom hold FA and UEFA Coaching Qualifications. The Plymouth Argyle staff are on site for each day of the pathway, using their specialist industry expertise to support coach development and to improve individual player performance. Additionally, our partnership with Argyle allows us to enter the EFL Community and Education Alliance League, competing against other teams in partnership with professional clubs such as; Exeter City, Bristol City, Bournemouth and Swindon to name a few. Football will be part of your programme every day, training three times a week and representing the College and Argyle on a Wednesday afternoon in league and cup fixtures.

If you are interested in the fitness pathway: Duchy College Stoke have developed a new partnership with the state-of-the-art gym provision at Abs-Solute Health and Fitness in nearby Launceston. You will travel to Abs-Solute for some of your practical sessions where they have a combination of fitness equipment covering all aspects of fitness, including additional sessions with inudstry experts such as nutritionists, physiotherapists and various health and fitness experts. In addition to the Duchy Teaching Staff having fitness industry experience and qualifications, the team at Abs-Solute will be able to add their insight as you work on both your own physical fitness and learn how to coach in the fitness setting. In your Multi-Sport sessions, you will be exposed to a wide range of sports and activities, including; Football, Netball, Multi-Skills and Athletics. These sessions prepare you for planning and delivering activities at local partner Primary Schools, allowing you to gain real world experience of leadership and coaching in the Industry.

You’ll be looking at a range of disciplines that will support you on your career journey: skills and tactical awareness, nutrition, leadership and coaching. In addition, you will be carrying out your very own personal fitness plan as you progress through the course. In essence, you’ll be developing all of the essential skills you need to start your journey towards a career in sport, health and fitness.

As a Level 2 course, this diploma is all about introducing you to everything from the theory behind how the body works, to the practical steps needed to plan and coach your very own sport/fitness session. Our highly-skilled and motivated staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience in sport, health and fitness. They are there to give you the very best start to your career.

What You Will Learn

This one-year introduction will provide the foundation knowledge of anatomy and physiology, you will learn about the principles of training and how to perform practically to achieve sporting excellence.

By gaining an introduction to sports coaching, you will be prepared for the more specialised tactical awareness, sporting skills, awareness of healthy exercise and nutrition moving onto further qualifications.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and this must include GCSE English or maths grade 3 or equivalent.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, meet the English and/or maths requirements of the Level 2 course.

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Work Experience

The learning is supplemented with engagement with industry specialists as you will complete a mandatory work experience as part of your level 2 programme.

Assessment

You will be assessed through written assignments, professional discussions, group work, practical assessments and presentations.

Progression

Once you’ve finished the Level 2 course, you’ll have a real understanding of the foundations to sports coaching including health and fitness; and be ready to move on to the more advanced Level 3 courses. Alternatively you could look to enter the industry as a leisure assistant or assistant coach.

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