Gateway Qualifications
Level 2
QN: 603/2400/4
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 728 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
23 Units
Guided Hours
728 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know about the technical and tactical demands of a sport.2. Be able to assess the technical skills and tactical awareness of a sports performer.3. Be able to plan for own development of technical skills and tactical awareness.4. Be able to undertake a programme to develop technical skills and tactical awareness.5. Be able to review own technical and tactical development.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Sports Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know about sports coaching.2. Be able to plan a sports coaching session.3. Be able to contribute to the delivery of a sports coaching session.4. Be able to review own coaching skills.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Practical Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics for sports.2. Know rules, regulations and scoring systems of sports.3. Know the roles and responsibilities of sports officials.4. Be able to review sports performance.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Psychology for Sports Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know the role of psychology in sport.2. Know how motivation affects sporting performance.3. Know how personality affects sporting performance.4. Know about controlling aggression in sport.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Undertaking an Expedition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know about health, safety and environmental considerations when undertaking an expedition.2. Be able to use skills and techniques for a multi-day expedition.3. Be able to plan a multi-day expedition.4. Be able to undertake and review a multi-day expedition.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Effective Communication for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace.2. Know how different types of communication are appropriate for different workplace situations.3. Use appropriate forms of written communication for the workplace.4. Use appropriate forms of oral communication for the workplace.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Exercise and Fitness Instruction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key principles of planning exercise and fitness sessions and programmes.
- Design a safe and effective exercise and fitness programme for a specific client.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a fitness session, including warm-up, main activity, and cool-down.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a fitness session using appropriate assessment methods.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Nutrition for Sports Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the importance of nutrition for sport.2. Know the nutritional requirements for sports performers.3. Be able to assess suitability of own diet.4. Be able to develop, implement and review a personal nutritional strategy.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Risks and Hazards in Sport and Active Leisure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know about risks and hazards to people involved in sport and active leisure.2. Know how to reduce risks to people involved in sport and active leisure.3. Be able to carry out a risk assessment for a sport and leisure activity.4. Be able to respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Numeracy Skills for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify situations in a sport and active leisure workplace where numeracy skills are required
- Select appropriate mathematical techniques for solving given work-related problems
- Apply numeracy skills accurately to solve problems in a sport and active leisure context
- Interpret numerical results in the context of the original problem
- Communicate numerical findings clearly to relevant stakeholders
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Sport and Active Leisure Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to identify and select a sport and active leisure project.2. Be able to carry out research for a sport and active leisure project.3. Be able to undertake activity to complete a sport and active leisure project.4. Be able to present a sport and active leisure project.5. Be able to evaluate sport and active leisure project outcomes and own performance.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Planning and Running a Sports or Active Leisure Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to plan a sports or active leisure event.2. Be able to contribute to the organisation of a sports or active leisure event.3. Be able to contribute to the running of a sports or active leisure event.4. Be able to assess the effectiveness of a sports or active leisure event.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Development of Personal Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to plan a personal fitness training plan.2. Know about exercise adherence.3. Be able to implement, monitor and review a personal fitness training plan.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Injury and Illness in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know about injuries and illness associated with sports participation.2. Know about the causes of sports injuries and ways to reduce these.3. Know about treatments for sports injuries and illness.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Effects of Exercise on the Body Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to investigate the short-term effects of exercise on the body systems.2. Know the long-term effects of exercise on the body systems.3. Know about exercise energy systems.4. Know the impact of drugs on sports performance.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
ICT for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know the importance of making effective use of ICT in the workplace.2. Be able to identify the ICT requirements of workplace tasks.3. Be able to make safe use of an ICT system to undertake workplace tasks.4. Be able to use ICT to find and select information for workplace tasks.5. Be able to use ICT to present and share work-related information.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Improving own Employability Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the responsibilities and working patterns associated with a specific role in a work environment.2. Be able to work with due regard for health and safety in the work environment.3. Be able to meet the professional standards expected in a chosen work environment.4. Be able to review own learning gained in a work environment.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know about the sport and active leisure sector.2. Know about a specific sub-sector of the sport and active leisure industry.3. Know about employment opportunities in the sport and active leisure sector.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Basic First Aid Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the legal requirements for first aid provision in the workplace
- Identify the contents of a first aid kit and their uses
- Describe the steps of the primary survey (DRABC)
- Demonstrate how to treat a casualty who is bleeding
- Explain how to manage a casualty who is unconscious but breathing
- Describe the procedure for recording and reporting first aid incidents
- Evaluate the importance of hygiene and infection control in first aid
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Anatomy and Physiology for Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain why an understanding of anatomy and physiology is important for sports professionals
- Identify the major bones of the human skeleton and their functions
- Describe the different types of joints and their movements
- Identify the major muscles and their roles in movement
- Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system
- Explain the immediate responses of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to exercise
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Planning and Leading Sport or Active Leisure Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key characteristics of an effective leader in sport or active leisure.
- Explain how different leadership styles can impact participant motivation and engagement.
- Plan a sport or active leisure session, including aims, equipment, timings, and safety considerations.
- Lead a sport or active leisure session, demonstrating effective communication and organization.
- Review the effectiveness of a led session, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Apply feedback from others to enhance future session planning and delivery.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe how outdoor and adventurous activities are organised and provided by different types of providers.
- Explain the health and safety considerations relevant to outdoor and adventurous activities.
- Assess the environmental impact of outdoor and adventurous activities and suggest mitigation measures.
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques associated with outdoor and adventurous activities.
- Review personal performance in outdoor and adventurous activities, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure
Fitness Testing and Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key components of fitness relevant to a chosen sport.
- Apply appropriate fitness testing methods to measure specific components of fitness.
- Analyse the impact of lifestyle factors (e.g., nutrition, sleep, substance use) on training and performance.
- Evaluate the role of psychological factors (e.g., motivation, anxiety, confidence) in sports performance.
- Conduct a self-assessment of personal fitness levels using standardised tests and interpret the results.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2400/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2017