Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership

Course content

Mandatory units

  • Plan, lead and evaluate a sport/activity session
  • Developing leadership skills
  • Lead a session to improve fitness
  • Adapting sports activities
  • Establish and maintain a safe sport/activity session
  • Organise and deliver a sports event or competition
  • Pathways in sport and recreation

Who is the course for?

For people interested in working or volunteering as a sports coach. Learners must be aged 16 or above.

Assessment method

  • Written assessment and interview
  • Completion of log book
  • 10 hours community sports volunteering
  • Basic First Aid certificate

Entry requirements

Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1 or above.

Future opportunities / career options

Volunteer experience at sporting events and competitions. Progression to HSLA Level 3 or Exercise and Fitness. Sports Coaching, Personal Training and Teaching Assistant opportunities may arise on completion of this course.

When the course is run?

Daytime, half a day per week, 10 community hours and 1 day first aid training. The course runs for 1 term, and is available 3 terms per year.

How much does it cost?

Learners under the age of 18 are exempt from paying course fees.
For learners aged 18 plus the cost of the course is £120. However, there are some exemptions.
Please visit the Money Matters page for further details.

Contact Guidance by using the online form,
by email greenbankiag@greenbank-project.org.uk
or call 0151 733 7255.



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