Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Outdoors)

This course is designed as the entry level course for our students. This course is a level 2 programme and is equivalent to GCSE level study. It’s great fun and covers all the elements you need to know to get you started in Sport and Outdoor Adventure. This is prefect for someone who likes practical learning and wants to get stuck in. This course is a one year course and equivalent to 4 GCSEs.

Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including English or Maths

Assessment: Combination of coursework and practical assessments

It’s a very practical based course and covers the following units:

Participating in Sport
Outdoor and adventurous activities
Plan, deliver and evaluate an activity session
Leading an outdoor activity session
Expedition Experience
Planning and running a Sports Event
Work experience in the sports industry

Instructor Training Programme

As part of this course, you will have the opportunity to sign up to further optional training and complete over £2000 worth of RYA Training and Qualifications to prepare you to work as an RYA Instructor in Watersports. In this part of the course you will cover the RYA syllabus in Sailing, Windsurfing, Powerboating and First Aid and you will also do various inhouse qualifications in Paddlesports, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Raft Building etc.

What Next?

After this programme most students continue with their studies at Rockley progressing on to our Level 3 Extended Diploma to further their knowledge in sport and Outdoor Adventure and gain more RYA qualifications as part of our optional Instructor Training Programme.