Who is this qualification for?
The Level 2 Certificate in Activity Leadership is designed for those who have responsibility for the planning, delivery and evaluation of linked and progressive coaching sessions. This qualification would suit:
- Learners in relevant activity leadership roles
- Learners in coaching environments such as grass-root sports coaches, leisure operatives, community sports officers, club coaches, etc.
- Learners who wish to become involved in coaching
Qualification benefits
For individuals
- Focus on the skills and competencies needed to plan, deliver, and review a series of linked and progressive sport and physical activity coaching sessions, independently or as part of a coaching team.
- Learn the principles and practices of safe, ethical, and effective coaching in an appropriate sports environment.
For employers
- Develop a skilled and confident workforce with staff trained to safely plan, deliver and support activity sessions to a recognised standard.
- Improve the quality and consistency of coaching delivery, enhancing participant experience and satisfaction.
- Support staff retention and progression by investing in recognised qualifications that build confidence and motivation.
Qualification units
- Support the Work of Your Team and Organisation
- Support Equality and Diversity in Active Leisure and Recreation
- Lead Activity Sessions
- Prepare for Activity Sessions
- Conclude and Review Activity Sessions
- The Role of the Coach
- Plan a Series of Coaching Sessions
- Deliver a Series of Coaching Sessions
- Review a Series of Coaching Sessions
- Technical Coaching Requirements for Sport and Physical Activity
Depending on your chosen programme, some or all of the following Essential Skills courses may be required or will need to be completed:
- Essential Skills Level 1, 2 or 3 Application of Number (AON)
- Essential Skills Level 1, 2 or 3 Communication
Completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching will provide learners with 10 CPD points if you are a CIMSPA Practitioner member.
Following the completion of the Level 2 qualification, learners can progress onto our Level 3 Personal Training programme.
“The support and flexible approach shown by the team at Portal is really helping to get the best out of my team.”
Caroline Spanton
Beicio Cymru | Welsh Cycling
Qualification delivery and assessment
At Portal we understand the demands of modern work life. We know that your work commitments, project deliverables, and team responsibilities require careful balance. That’s why we’ve shaped a flexible learning approach that allows you to hone your skills without having to compromise your ongoing commitments.
This qualification is delivered through a blended approach, combining face-to-face and remote learning. On enrolment, each learner is assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide ongoing support throughout the programme. The assessor will meet with the learner on a monthly basis, either remotely (for example, via Microsoft Teams), or in the workplace, to support progress, carry out observations, and set tasks.
Mixed methods which could include:
- Written work
- Professional discussion
- Question and answer
- Observation of performance
- Work related evidence
The apprenticeship and higher apprenticeship programmes are fully funded by the Welsh Government. Applicants must meet the following Welsh Government eligibility.
Individuals must:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have a contract of employment for at least 16 hours a week
- Not be enrolled on any other Welsh Government funded programme
- Not hold a degree in the same area of study as the apprenticeship programme
