The Level 2 Diploma in Sport will be varied course in terms of content, and will have a strong theme linking to sports coaching and the art of being an effective sports coach. This course is linked to multi sports and you will participate and coach in a variety of sports such as football, hockey, rugby, netball, cricket, tennis and many more!
In this course you have the power to decide your how you will be assessed! Some students prefer to write or type up their work on mobile phones lap tops or tablets, some students prefer to just verbally give verbal answers recorded using phones and then submitting the file to the tutor for marking the structure of this allows more choice for the student to decide what is best for them.
Practical assessments take place as much as possible, tutors on this course prefer students to carry out newly developed knowledge and skills on a practical basis. On this course you will complete various work experiences, this is really important to your personal development as a coach. The main work placement is with South Chesterfield Golf Club and the head teaching professional at the golf club. During the placement you will work with the Greenkeepers out on the golf course, work with the catering team when they are preparing for functions, work within the pro shop dealing with customers and club members. Students will also work closely with the head coach and help out with coaching duties at the club and with local schools. Students are also encouraged to have their own contacts for work experience that can also be used as additional evidence for assessment work.
During a normal week you will be in college for 3 days, this may be split up over the week and this could include full days and half days. If you need to do Maths and English resits this is will be additional time which is usually an extra half day for each of the additional subjects.
