- Framework:
- Sport, Active Leisure and Well-being
- Level:
- 2
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership is designed for those individuals who wish to gain a broad, but solid foundation to follow a career in the outdoor sector or in the active leisure sector as fitness leaders, coaches and activity leaders.
In the outdoors, at Level 2, you will tend to be working with straight-forward groups in less hazardous activities, often in controlled environments.
In active leisure, roles covered by this framework tend to be more of a community focus, and apprentices tend to be employed in community settings as activity leaders, sports coaches and fitness leaders.
You should have a positive, motivating, can do attitude and be willing to work both as part of a team or on your own.
You should be motivated to succeed in the health and fitness industry and be willing to work shifts, sometimes unsociable hours and travel between sites.
You might also need to undergo police checks when working with vulnerable adults and children.
A career in the outdoors can develop an impressive tool box of transferable skills. A range of opportunities are available to those who are willing to work towards and gain the experience and qualifications needed to work successfully within the sector.
Pathway options and levels
Activity Leadership - Level 2
Pathway 1: Supports the job roles of Activity leader, Activity specific titles, for example Climbing Wall Instructor, Community Sports Coach, Outdoor Instructor and Assistant & trainee variations.
Pathway 2: Supports the job roles of Fitness Instructor and Activity Leader.
Pathway 3: Supports the job roles of Community Sports Coach and Activity Leaders.
Pathway 4: Supports the job role of Activity Leader.
Further information
Duration
12 months
Progression routes
Routes include:
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Employment
- Progression to other areas of the active leisure, learning and well-being sector.
- Career development leading to leadership and management roles.
- Further Education.
Qualifications
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 2
No formal entry requirements. However, if you wish to undertake Pathway 3 you should show passion and interest in a specific sport and it might be advantageous to have experience in the choice of sport or hold a level 1 qualification in the context of that sport, however this is not mandatory.
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