NCFE
Level 2
QN: 601/3037/4
Curriculum Active
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Other General Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1177 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
25 Units
Guided Hours
1177 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and function of the skeletal system
- Know the structure and function of the muscular system
- Know the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Know the structure and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the nervous system and its relation to exercise
- Understand energy systems and their relation to exercise
2
Developing sporting skills and tactical awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the technical and tactical skills for a selected sport
- Know how to assess technical and tactical skills
- Know how to use goal setting to improve own performance
3
Development of personal fitness through training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the fitness, training and psychological requirements of sport
- Know the lifestyle factors that affect sports training and performance
- Be able to plan and implement a personal fitness training programme
- Be able to review a personal fitness training programme
4
Expedition experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the safety and environmental considerations for a multiday expedition
- Be able to use skills and techniques required for a multiday expedition
- Be able to plan for a multiday expedition
- Be able to carry out and review a multiday expedition
5
Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what affects individuals' participation in sport
- Understand how sports participation and physical activities in the UK are influenced by politics
- Understand how the media and technology influence participation in sport and physical activity
- Understand why people participate in sport and physical activity
6
Introduction to healthy exercise and nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effects of exercise on the body
- Understand the components and principles of fitness
- Understand nutritional guidelines for different demographics
- Understand the health benefits of good nutrition
7
Introduction to sports massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic anatomy and physiology requirements for sports massage
- Know the benefits and effects of sports massage
- Know sports massage requirements
- Know how to assist in sports massage sessions
- Be able to identify and advise on sports massage aftercare
8
Leading an outdoor activity session
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan an outdoor activity session
- Understand how to lead an outdoor activity session
- Be able to lead an outdoor activity session
- Know how to review an activity session
9
Lifestyle and the sports performer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage own work commitments and leisure time
- Know appropriate behaviour for an elite athlete
- Know the factors that influence effective career planning
- Be able to participate in a media interview
10
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and function of the skeletal system, Know the structure and function of the muscular system, Know the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, Know the structure and function of the respiratory system, Understand the nervous system and its relation to exercise, Understand energy systems and their relation to exercise
11
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Developing sporting skills and tactical awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the technical skills required for a selected sport
- Explain the tactical skills and decision-making processes in a selected sport
- Apply appropriate methods to assess technical and tactical skills
- Analyse own performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement
- Set SMART goals to improve own performance
- Create an action plan to achieve performance goals
12
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Development of personal fitness through training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the fitness, training and psychological requirements of sport, Know the lifestyle factors that affect sports training and performance, Be able to plan and implement a personal fitness training programme, Be able to review a personal fitness training programme
13
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Expedition experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the safety and environmental considerations for a multiday expedition, Be able to use skills and techniques required for a multiday expedition, Be able to plan for a multiday expedition, Be able to carry out and review a multiday expedition
14
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what affects individuals' participation in sport, Understand how sports participation and physical activities in the UK are influenced by politics, Understand how the media and technology influence participation in sport and physical activity, Understand why people participate in sport and physical activity
15
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Introduction to healthy exercise and nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effects of exercise on the body, Understand the components and principles of fitness, Understand nutritional guidelines for different demographics, Understand the health benefits of good nutrition
16
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Introduction to sports massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the basic anatomy and physiology relevant to sports massage, including the skeletal, muscular, circulatory and nervous systems.
- Explain the physiological and psychological benefits and effects of sports massage.
- Identify the professional requirements for sports massage, including environment, equipment, hygiene and client consultation.
- Outline the role and responsibilities of an assistant in a sports massage session.
- Identify appropriate aftercare advice for clients following a sports massage.
17
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Leading an outdoor activity session
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan an outdoor activity session, Understand how to lead an outdoor activity session, Be able to lead an outdoor activity session, Know how to review an activity session
18
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Lifestyle and the sports performer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage own work commitments and leisure time, Know appropriate behaviour for an elite athlete, Know the factors that influence effective career planning, Be able to participate in a media interview
19
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Outdoor and adventurous activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the organisation and provision of outdoor and adventurous activities, Know health and safety considerations and environmental impacts associated with participation in outdoor and adventurous activities, Be able to demonstrate techniques and skills associated with selected outdoor and adventurous activities, Be able to review performance in outdoor and adventurous activities
20
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Participating in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a sports activity including resources, safety, and timings
- Organise a sports activity for a group of participants
- Participate effectively in a sports activity
- Review personal performance and identify areas for improvement
- Explain the rules and regulations of a chosen sport
- Demonstrate an understanding of fair play in sport
21
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Performance analysis for sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the potential benefits of performance analysis, Know how to performance profile sporting activity, Understand the role of technology in performance analysis, Be able to analyse sports performance, Know how to provide feedback on sports performance
22
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Physical fitness and injuries in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the physical demands of a chosen sport
- Describe methods for measuring components of physical fitness
- Apply techniques to improve own physical fitness and performance
- Explain the risks of injury associated with participation in sport
- Describe common injuries associated with own sport
- Explain how to deal with different types of sporting injuries
23
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Plan and set up an enterprising sport business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an enterprising sport business, Understand the skills required to undertake an enterprising sport business, Be able to set up an enterprising sport business, Be able to evaluate the enterprising sport business
24
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Plan, deliver and evaluate an activity session
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce a plan for an activity session, Know the principles of leading an activity session, Be able to deliver an activity session, Be able to review an activity session
25
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Planning and running a sports event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of sports events, Be able to plan a sports event, Be able to contribute to the organisation of a sports event, Be able to contribute to the running of a sports event, Be able to review the success of a sports event
26
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Preparing to work in the sport and leisure industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health, safety and security within a sport and leisure environment, Know how to work with colleagues and customers, Understand effective team work, Understand customer services in an active leisure facility, Know how to handle equipment safely in a sports and leisure facility
27
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Promote outdoor activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and organisation of outdoor activities, Understand how to promote an outdoor activity, Be able to plan and promote an outdoor activity, Be able to review the promotion campaign
28
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Psychology for sports performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the psychological demands of a selected sport, Know the impact motivation can have on sports performance, Know the effect of personality and aggression on sports performance, Be able to develop and review a psychological skills training programme to enhance own sports performance
29
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Sport and society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the historical development of sport in the UK and its influence on current organisation.
- Explain the roles of key organisations and agencies in the organisation of sport in the UK.
- Analyse the impact of contemporary issues on sport participation in society.
- Evaluate current issues in sport and their implications for stakeholders.
30
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Sports coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, techniques and skills of a sports coach, Understand the technical process of coaching sports, Know how to plan a sports coaching session, Be able to deliver a sports coaching session, Be able to review a sports coaching session
31
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Sports volunteering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills, qualities and values that a sports volunteer needs, Understand the benefits of volunteering in sport, Be able to prepare for work as a sports volunteer, Be able to take part in a sports volunteer role
32
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Strength and conditioning training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand muscle function in strength and conditioning training, Understand the training responses of the body to strength and conditioning training, Understand strength and conditioning training techniques, Be able to prepare and carry out a strength and conditioning session, Be able to evaluate a strength and conditioning session
33
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Understanding business in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the different types of businesses in the sport sector
- Explain the economic contribution of sports businesses to the UK economy
- Explain the social contribution of sports businesses to society
- Analyse the factors that contribute to the success of a sports business
34
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Work experience in the sports industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range and scope of organisations and occupations within the sports industry, Be able to prepare for sport-based work experience, Be able to plan and carry out a project during sport-based work experience, Be able to review sport-based work experience
35
Outdoor and adventurous activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the organisation and provision of outdoor and adventurous activities
- Know health and safety considerations and environmental impacts associated with participation in outdoor and adventurous activities
- Be able to demonstrate techniques and skills associated with selected outdoor and adventurous activities
- Be able to review performance in outdoor and adventurous activities
36
Participating in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to organise a sports activity
- Be able to participate in a sports activity
- Be able to review participation in the sports activity
- Understand rules, regulations and the concept of fair play within sport
37
Performance analysis for sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the potential benefits of performance analysis
- Know how to performance profile sporting activity
- Understand the role of technology in performance analysis
- Be able to analyse sports performance
- Know how to provide feedback on sports performance
38
Physical fitness and injuries in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the physical demands of a sport
- Be able to measure components of physical fitness
- Be able to improve own physical fitness and performance
- Understand the risks of injury associated with participation in sport
- Know the common injuries associated with own sport
- Know how to deal with different types of sporting injuries
39
Plan and set up an enterprising sport business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an enterprising sport business
- Understand the skills required to undertake an enterprising sport business
- Be able to set up an enterprising sport business
- Be able to evaluate the enterprising sport business
40
Plan, deliver and evaluate an activity session
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce a plan for an activity session
- Know the principles of leading an activity session
- Be able to deliver an activity session
- Be able to review an activity session
41
Planning and running a sports event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of sports events
- Be able to plan a sports event
- Be able to contribute to the organisation of a sports event
- Be able to contribute to the running of a sports event
- Be able to review the success of a sports event
42
Preparing to work in the sport and leisure industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health, safety and security within a sport and leisure environment
- Know how to work with colleagues and customers
- Understand effective team work
- Understand customer services in an active leisure facility
- Know how to handle equipment safely in a sports and leisure facility
43
Promote outdoor activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and organisation of outdoor activities
- Understand how to promote an outdoor activity
- Be able to plan and promote an outdoor activity
- Be able to review the promotion campaign
44
Psychology for sports performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the psychological demands of a selected sport
- Know the impact motivation can have on sports performance
- Know the effect of personality and aggression on sports performance
- Be able to develop and review a psychological skills training programme to enhance own sports performance
45
Sport and society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the development of sport in society has influenced how it is organised
- Understand the key roles of organisations and agencies in the organisation of sport in the UK
- Understand how contemporary issues have an effect on sport participation in society
- Understand the current issues in sport
46
Sports coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, techniques and skills of a sports coach
- Understand the technical process of coaching sports
- Know how to plan a sports coaching session
- Be able to deliver a sports coaching session
- Be able to review a sports coaching session
47
Sports volunteering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills, qualities and values that a sports volunteer needs
- Understand the benefits of volunteering in sport
- Be able to prepare for work as a sports volunteer
- Be able to take part in a sports volunteer role
48
Strength and conditioning training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand muscle function in strength and conditioning training
- Understand the training responses of the body to strength and conditioning training
- Understand strength and conditioning training techniques
- Be able to prepare and carry out a strength and conditioning session
- Be able to evaluate a strength and conditioning session
49
Understanding business in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the diversity of businesses in the sport sector
- Understand the contribution of sports businesses to the economy and society
- Understand the factors that help to make a successful sports business
50
Work experience in the sports industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range and scope of organisations and occupations within the sports industry
- Be able to prepare for sport-based work experience
- Be able to plan and carry out a project during sport-based work experience
- Be able to review sport-based work experience
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3037/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Other General Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2014