Sport

LEVEL 2

This is a full time programme which is studied over one year.

This course is an ideal starting point if you are interested in working in the leisure and sport industries. With a specific focus on health, fitness and exercise, you will learn about the function and structure of the human body and movement in sport. Develop your leadership skills by working with young children in the community, and through work experience within the Sports industry. There are also opportunities to participate in the Sports Leadership Academy

 

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Key topics

  • the psychology of sport performance

  • the body in sport

  • health, safety and injury

  • practical sport

  • fitness for sport and exercise

  • nutrition for sports performance

You will

  • conduct independent research in specific sports

  • take part in work experience within the industry

  • develop your practical skills in various sports

  • develop your communication, numeracy and IT skills

+ Entry requirements

Successful completion of a broad range of GCSEs

These must include:

  • English Language or Maths at grade 3
  • one other related subject at grade 3

All students on a Level 2 course will also be studying towards GCSE Maths and or English if they have a grade 3 or below at GCSE.

You will also be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS). It will be administered by the college at the start of the course. The cost is £20 (non-refundable).

+ Assessment

Assessment methods include:

  • Coursework
  • Exams
  • Controlled Assessments

+ Why study at NewVIc

Work with prominent sports organisation and travel organisations. Combine practical and academic understanding to help you succeed in the sports, travel, tourism or hospitality sector.

Leisure, Tourism and Sports is a diverse range of subjects which looks at a broad range of topics including health, enterprise, hospitality and management.

  • University of East London
  • London Southbank University
  • Virgin Sport
  • Newham Active
  • Swissport Stansted

Expert practitioners

Various members of the Leisure, Tourism and Sports teams have played to a competitive level in selective sports, there is even an ex-footballer within the sports team. Staff also have extensive experience working in the aviation industry.

The Leisure, Tourism and Sports team are leading the way in pioneering the use of technology in the classroom and have been working with Google to make teaching and assessment more interactive.

Outside of college, many members of the Leisure, Tourism and Sports team are involved in volunteering and love to travel around the world to learn more about different aspects of tourism.

+ How we support you

Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

Our specialist teams can help with:

  • Learning difficulties
  • Physical and sensory disabilities
  • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
  • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
  • Exam access arrangements
  • Money, finance and bursary advice
  • Careers advice, job and university applications

+ Next steps

You will be able to progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness before applying to university or relevant employment.

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