Key Facts

Level:
Level 2
Subject Sector:
8.1 Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Credits:
23
Qualification No:
603/2400/4
GLH:
174 hours
Total qualification time:
230 hours
Age Range:
16-18 & 19+

Qualification purpose

Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area

Qualification Grading Type

Pass/Merit/Distinction

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

  • Why choose this qualification?

    The qualification has been developed following consultation with further education colleges and adult and community learning providers who requested new level 2 qualifications that were graded. It is intended primarily for learners post 16 who are interested in Sport and Active Leisure but have not studied Sport and Active Leisure at key stage 4 or who have not achieved higher grades in this subject.

    The qualification may be used within a 16-19 study programme and is intended to give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to progress to further study in Sport and Active Leisure or related area at a higher level.

    The qualification is part of a suite of graded qualifications that Gateway Qualifications has developed to complement the Suite of Skills qualifications in Sport and Active Leisure. The level 2 units in the qualification have the same content and pass criteria as some of the units in the Suite of Skills qualifications in Sport and Active Leisure but also include merit and distinction criteria.

    The qualification includes an optional unit in Improving own Employability skills. This could be used with learners who are on a programme that encompasses a work placement.

    Learners also have the option of completing a substantial project in an area of Sport and Active Leisure. This will support the development of independent learning and research skills that are essential for further study.

    Rules of Combination

    Learners must achieve a total of 23 credits including a minimum of 6 credits from the Mandatory Group. The remaining credits can either be taken from the Mandatory Group (additional 6 credits) and from the Optional Group (11 credits) or solely from the Optional Group 17 credits).


    Units

    Mandatory

    Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits from this group.

    Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    K/615/8216
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    Practical Sport

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    T/615/8221
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    Optional

    Learners must achieve a minimum of 11 credits from this group.

    Anatomy and Physiology for Sport

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/615/8213
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    Basic First Aid Principles

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    8
    Credits:
    1
    Unit No:
    T/615/8252
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    Development of Personal Fitness

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/615/8232
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    Effective Communication for the Workplace

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/615/7622
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    Effects of Exercise on the Body Systems

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/615/8251
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    Exercise and Fitness Instruction

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    T/615/8235
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    Fitness Testing and Training

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/615/8229
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    ICT for the Workplace

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    R/615/7724
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    Improving own Employability Skills

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/615/7767
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    Injury and Illness in sport

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/615/8250
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    Numeracy Skills for the Workplace

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/615/7766
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    Nutrition for Sports Performance

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    32
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    J/615/8434
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    Planning and Leading Sport or Active Leisure Activities

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    32
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/615/8243
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    Planning and Running a Sports or Active Leisure Event

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    32
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/615/8237
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    Psychology for Sports Performance

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    32
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    D/615/8231
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    Risks and Hazards in Sport and Active Leisure

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    32
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/615/8453
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    Sport and Active Leisure Project

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    D/615/8228
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    Sports Coaching

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    M/615/8248
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    Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    Y/615/8230
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    Undertaking an Expedition

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    A/615/8236
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    Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Sector

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/615/8450
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    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    The qualifications are specifically targeted at level 2 learners who require stretch and challenge and they support progression to further education and study at a higher level or to further training. They also support the consolidation of key skills in literacy and numeracy and the development of independent learning in particular through the option of undertaking a project in the specific sector.


    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    Learners will develop sector specific knowledge, understanding and skills together with underpinning transferable skills that support progression to a range of level 3 qualifications within the sector or related areas.


    How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

    Learners planning to progress to level 3 should take these qualifications rather than the Skills for Suite as the addition of grading to each unit supports stretch and challenge.


    What are the progression options?

    These qualifications provide the additional stretch and challenge that will support learners to progress to the next level of vocational learning


    What are the English and maths progression options?

    The qualifications contain optional units in communications skills and numeracy. These should support learners to further develop their English and maths skills and enable them to progress to the next level.


    Progression & entry requirements

    There are no prior entry requirements to these level 2 qualifications. While some learners may have taken level 1 in the particular sector many learners will be studying a particular sector for the first time.

    Funding information

    There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

    The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

    View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

    The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

    View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

    How to find a learning aim

    If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

    How to Use: Find a learning Aim


    We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

    This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.

    The following assignments can be used to help successfully deliver our qualifications and assessments.

    Assignment – Sport – Outdoor and adventurous activities

    Assignment – Sport – Practical Sport