Certificate in Sport (Outdoors) for Adults
Course Code: P259600
Key Information
Course type:
GCSEs & Functional Skills
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
06 Sept 2027
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free

This course will be ideal for you if you are considering a career in sport and fitness. It has been designed to help those wishing to explore and develop their skills in sports, coaching and fitness.
Units include:
- participating in sport
- psychology for sports performance
- outdoor and adventurous activities
- leading an outdoor and adventurous activity
- factors affecting participation in sport.
You will have the opportunity to participate in multiple sports such as badminton, cricket, hockey, paddle boarding, orienteering, football, basketball, volleyball and handball. You will take part in practical sessions to improve your skills throughout the year and boost your fitness levels while doing so. You will also participate in outdoor and adventurous activities and have the chance to lead your own outdoor session, gaining vital leadership skills and knowledge of multiple sports.
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including maths and English.
100 percent attendance will be required to complete this course.
This course is all about the sporting action, with active learning and is 100% coursework based.
This course can provide an excellent stepping stone to the Level 3 Sport course and can help prepare you for employment in the sport and leisure industry. Possible future careers with progression could include sports, coaching, fitness, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy and nutrition.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
Level 2 Certificate in Sport (Outdoors) for Adults
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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