Diploma in Sport

Discover your potential in sport and outdoor adventure

This exciting, one-year, full-time Level 2 programme is designed to help you develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed for the sport and outdoor adventure sectors.

You’ll learn through a combination of practical activities, theory sessions, projects and assignments. The course makes full use of the College estate and outdoor activity sites across the local area, giving you the opportunity to learn in a range of real and inspiring environments. You’ll explore a mixture of sport and outdoor adventure subjects, using specialist facilities and equipment as part of your training.

The programme is designed to be as practical as possible, while also giving you the underpinning knowledge employers and further education providers value. You’ll develop your communication skills, motivation and ability to work with others – qualities that are essential in this demanding and rewarding industry. You’ll also be encouraged to keep improving, challenge yourself and take responsibility for your own learning.

You don’t need to be extremely fit to join the course, but you will take part in a range of physical activities to meet the course requirements.

Build your skills, challenge yourself and take your first exciting step towards a career in sport and outdoor adventure.

This one-year course is made up of eight modules.

Three core modules include:

• Participating in sport
• Outdoor and adventurous activities
• Leading an outdoor activity session

You will also complete specialist modules in:

• Expedition experience
• Sports volunteering
• Work experience in the sports industry
• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
• An introduction to healthy exercise and lifestyle

You will be assessed through practical observations, assignments and presentations.

4 GCSEs at grade 3 and above to include English and Maths OR a Level 1 in a related subject plus English and Maths, at least grade 3 or Functional skills level 1

Once you complete this course, you can choose the pathway that best suits your goals. Most students progress to a Level 3 course to further develop their skills and knowledge. Others begin their career in the outdoor industry by taking up a trainee role at an outdoor adventure centre.

Both routes will help you build experience and take your next steps towards employment.