LEISURE/FITNESS
Level 2 Activity Leadership
By completing this qualification, You will gain a key understanding of the theory and practice behind delivering safe, ethical and effective activity sessions. Improving knowledge and confidence to be able to plan, deliver and review a range of engaging activities.
This qualification is ideal for individuals who aspire to work in roles as sport coaches, fitness instructors, activity co-ordinators, youth workers and leisure assistants.
If already in one of these roles, you can also gain a technical certificate alongside in Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding, Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming, Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading, Level 2 Certificate in Coaching, or Level 2 PE and School Sport.
Qualification Structure
Learners must successfully complete all 6 mandatory units and 2 of 13 optional units to achieve this qualification.
Learner Entry Requirements
Learners must be 16+
No experience of previous activity leadership needed, but practical elements will be assessed on the course.
There is an element of communication (discussing, coaching and feedback) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2
Progression Routes
This qualification provides progression onto:
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Swimming
Level 3 PE and School Sport Coaching
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development
Assessment
Coursework (in 6 of 6 mandatory units)
Practical Demonstration/Assignment (in 6 of 6 mandatory units)
Mandatory
|
Unit Title |
Level |
Assessment Type |
Credit |
|
Support the work of the team and organisation |
2 |
Portfolio of evidence/Professional Discussions |
2 |
|
Prepare for activity sessions |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
4 |
|
Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation |
2 |
Portfolio of evidence/Professional Discussions |
4 |
|
Lead activity sessions |
3 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
9 |
|
Support equality and diversity in active leisure and recreation |
3 |
Portfolio of evidence/Professional Discussions |
2 |
|
Conclude and review activity sessions |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
4 |
Optional
|
Unit Title |
Level |
Assessment Type |
Credit |
|
Check and service activity equipment |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
|
3 |
|
Support the development of the sport or activity |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
|
2 |
|
Enable disabled people to take part in activities |
3 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
|
9 |
|
Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation |
2 |
Project / Assignment |
5 |
|
Set up, take down and store activity equipment |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
|
3 |
|
Contribute to adventurous activities |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
|
8 |
|
Look after participants when they are away from home |
3 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
|
6 |
|
Contribute to environmental conservation in active leisure recreation |
3 |
Coursework/Project.
|
6 |
|
Contribute to participants’ personal and social development |
2 |
Coursework/Project. |
5 |
|
Contribute to participants’ exploration and understanding of the natural environment |
2 |
Coursework/Project. |
4 |
|
Administer finance and information |
2 |
Project / Assignment. |
3 |
|
Contribute to joint working with other organisations |
2 |
Coursework/Project. |
4 |