- Framework:
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport
- Level:
- 3
Young Ambassador - Plan, coordinate, promote and be an advocate for sport with young people. Highlight gaps in provision, promote links between school and community sport / physical activity in partnership with the school sports lead. Provides platform for young peoples voice on strategic decision making in sport.
Children's Activity Professional - Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate out of school activities, lunchtime and playtime activities and curriculum PE/physical activity in partnership with the school sports leads. Assist curriculum support and manage ESTYN early years setting.
Children's Senior Activity Professional - Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate out of school activities, lunchtime and playtime activities and curriculum PE/physical activity in partnership with the school sports leads. Assist curriculum support and manage ESTYN early years setting.
School Sports Instructor - Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate out of school activities, lunchtime and playtime activities and curriculum PE/physical activity in partnership with the school sports leads. Assist curriculum support and manage ESTYN early years setting.
Pathway options and levels
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport - Level 3
Supports the role of a Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport worker.
Further information
Duration
Level 3: 21 months
Progression routes
Level 3:
Progression from this apprenticeship pathway include providing an introduction to opportunities to work as a physical education and school sport professional e.g. as a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA), teaching assistant (TA), sports coach, sports development officer, sports volunteer or sports leader.
This pathway also provides learners with guidance on further opportunities, including how to:
- Contribute to physical education and school sport programmes as a sports coach, sports leaders and teaching assistant roles
- Make informed choices about an appropriate career in physical education/activity and school sport including potential of becoming a PE Teacher or Support staff within education (Primary & Secondary)
This pathway can also provide progression into Management and Assessing roles within the sector and across sectors including Sport, Health and Fitness and Leisure.
Qualifications
Level 3: NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport.
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 3
Many people working with children co-ordinating and delivering physical activity and school sport will be expected to hold a level 2 NGB coaching qualification or equivalent but may also have a degree level qualification in related field.
Apprentices might also need to undergo police checks for example when working with vulnerable adults and children.
There is no minimum age requirement set for this pathway as it is at the discretion of the employer and the provider to ensure that apprentices recruited have the necessary level of maturity to meet the requirements of the job role.
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