Sport, Coaching and Development Level 2

If you’re passionate about sport and want to develop your coaching skills, the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport - Sports Coaching pathway will help you build the knowledge, practical experience and confidence needed to progress towards a career in sport.

You’ll combine practical sport with classroom learning, developing your own sporting ability while learning how to support and coach others.

You will study topics including:

• Participating in Sport - develop your practical skills and understanding across sporting activities.
• Skills and Tactical Awareness - explore how technical skills and tactics can improve sporting performance.
• Sports Coaching - develop your understanding of how to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions.
• Healthy Exercise and Nutrition - explore how exercise, nutrition and healthy lifestyles can support sporting performance and wellbeing. 

The course is designed to be active and practical, giving you opportunities to participate in sport, develop your coaching skills and work with others.

You may take part in coaching activities, practical sport, fitness sessions, team challenges and sports events, helping you develop your confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

You’ll also have opportunities for enrichment, which could include outdoor challenges, visits to sporting facilities, universities and specialist coaching environments. Opportunities will vary throughout the year.

Alongside your study programme, you may also have the opportunity to take part in the Manchester City - City in the Community football programme, providing additional experience within a professional sporting environment. Participation is subject to programme requirements. 

You will complete 35 hours of work experience as part of your study programme, giving you the opportunity to gain experience in a real working environment while developing your communication, teamwork, leadership and professional skills. This will be completed through real life coaching placements with local schools, support through City in the Community, guest speakers and more.

You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, practical activities, assignments, presentations and demonstrations of your sporting and coaching skills.

Lessons will include:

• Practical sport sessions
• Coaching activities
• Developing sporting skills and tactics
• Fitness activities
• Teamwork and leadership challenges
• Planning and delivering coaching sessions
• Research and coursework
• Presentations
• Practical demonstrations
• Work-related learning.

The course focuses on learning through practical experience, allowing you to put your knowledge into action and develop your confidence as a coach.

Your tutors will provide regular feedback to help you improve your sporting and coaching skills and prepare for your next step.

The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport - Sports Coaching pathway can prepare you for progression into further study and help you explore careers within the sports, coaching and leisure industries. 

Successful completion of Level 2 can provide a pathway to the NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity, where you can choose to develop your skills through the Sports Coaching or Sports Science pathway.

You may also be able to progress to other relevant Level 3 courses, depending on your interests, career ambitions and entry requirements. 

The skills you develop can help you explore future careers and progression routes such as:

• Sports Coach
• Assistant Coach
• Community Sports Coach
• Activity Leader
• Sports Club or Academy Support
• PE and School Sport Support
• Holiday Programme Coach
• Sports Development pathways

Further study and professional qualifications may be required for some specialist careers. 

Whether you want to coach young people, work in community sport, develop athletes or build a career within the wider sports industry, this course will help you develop your sporting knowledge, coaching skills and professional confidence.

It provides an ideal stepping stone towards Level 3 Sport, further training or a future career in sports coaching and development.