Sport - Instructing Exercise and Fitness - Level 2

If you wish to pursue a career in the Sport and Active Leisure industry, specifically as a fitness instructor, this course is for you.

The programme covers all the technical theoretical knowledge needed with a key focus on improving practical instructing skills in real work environments. The course will help you improve skills and gain experience of the fitness industry ready for employment.

You will work towards achieving the following core units:

• Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing

• Physical Preparation and Readiness for Sport and Physical Activity

• Inclusivity, Diversity and Equality in Delivering Sport and Physical Activity

• Leading Sport and Physical Activity Sessions

• Customer Service in Sport and Physical Activity

• Components and Principles of Fitness Training for Sport and Physical Activity

For the Coaching pathway you will also work towards the following units:

• Practical Sport
• Assisting Sports Coaching

For the Fitness Instructing pathway you will also work towards the following units:

• Fitness Induction and Testing

• Using Fitness Equipment

• Assisting in the Delivery of Exercise and Fitness Sessions

As well as undertaking the main award, you will enrich your CV by undertaking additional awards such as LTA cardio tennis and further YMCA instructor qualifications.

Our sports courses are run at our specialist Sports Campus at Alive Lynnsport, near to the King's Lynn campus.

This course is assessed through written assignments, practical observations and presentations.

Professional discussions are also required to undertake mandatory exams for some modules.

How many UCAS points will I achieve on this course?

Our level 3 vocational courses qualify for UCAS tariff points to apply for university in the same way as A-Levels. This course is an extended diploma which is delivered over two years and you could achieve up to 168 UCAS points (which is equivalent to three A* grades at A-Level).

BTEC extended diplomas are graded as a pass, merit, distinction or distinction star (with distinction star being the highest grade) with the overall grade being a combination of three grades which represent an aggregation of your performance on mandatory and optional units on the course.

The following table gives some examples on the amount of UCAS points you can achieve on a BTEC extended diploma:

| BTEC grade | UCAS Points |
| --- | --- |
| DDD* | 168 |
| DDD | 160 |
| D*DD | 152 |
| DDD | 144 |
| DDM | 128 |
| DMM | 112 |
| MMM | 96 |
| MMP | 80 |
| MMP | 64 |
| PPP | 48 |

Depending on your circumstances, you may study a smaller qualification, such as a subsidiary diploma (for example, if you only complete one year) or general diploma which may carry less UCAS tariff points.

You can find more details and examples on the UCAS tariff points calculator here.

You will need:

• 3 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including at least one from English and maths

Or:

• A Level 1 qualification with all associated awards

To demonstrate maturity to work in the leisure industry

All students are required to attend an information session and demonstrate passion, enthusiasm and commitment to the course and sport.