Sport 16-19 study programme
Our study programme in the sport sector provides 16–19 learners with a structured and challenging learning experience to support their development and progression, whether that’s on to further study or their dream career.
Use this information to understand the elements that can be chosen to make up a sport 16-19 study programme.
The core study programme qualifications are substantial Level 2 or Level 3 qualification that makes up over 270 Planned Learning Hours (PLH), at least half of a learner’s programme. Our range of Level 2 and Level 3 sport qualifications are designed to develop knowledge and skills that prepare learners for employment or higher education.
The core sport qualifications available include:
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport
- Sports Coaching (601/3037/4/COA)
- Outdoors (601/3037/4/OUT)
- Sport, Exercise and Fitness (601/3037/4/SEF)
- Working in Sport (601/3037/4/WIS)
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport
- Sports Coaching (601/3038/6/COA)
- Outdoors (601/3038/6/OUT)
- Sport, Exercise and Fitness (601/3038/6/SEF)
- Working in Sport (601/3038/6/WIS)
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity
- Sports Coaching (601/8878/9/COA)
- Outdoors (601/8878/9/OUT)
- Sport and Exercise Science (601/8878/9/SES)
- Working in Sport and Leisure (601/8878/9/WIS)
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (540)
- Sports Coaching (601/8881/9/COA)
- Outdoors (601/8881/9/OUT)
- Sport and Exercise Science (601/8881/9/SES)
- Working in Sport and Leisure (601/8882/0/WIS)
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (720)
- Sports Coaching (601/8882/0/COA)
- Outdoors (601/8882/0/OUT)
- Sport and Exercise Science (601/8882/0/SES)
- Working in Sport and Leisure (601/8882/0/WIS)
NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (1080)
Our free Enhance resources help you develop a bespoke and high-quality employability, enrichment, and pastoral (EEP) programme that complements learning and boosts transferable skills. Each session is two PLH and 100 hours of content comes as standard with core qualifications and can be delivered in non-qualification hours.
Employability
Employability skills
- All about your UCAS application
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Dealing with Conflicts
- Building Professional Relationships
- Demonstrating Commercial Awareness
- Effective Use of Social Media
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- How to Write a Covering Letter
- How to Write a CV
- Self-management
- Interview Techniques
- Managing Change
- Negotiating and Influencing
Business skills
- Conducting Market Research
- Enterprise
- How to Write a Business Case
- Setting Up Your Own Website
- Types of Business
- Social Media for Business
Enrichment
Study skills
- Exam Preparation and Revision
- Expert Learner
- Reflective Practice
- Working as a Group
- Communication Skills
- Conducting Research
- Plagiarism and Copyright
- Team Working
- Planning your Study
Digital skills
- Creating a Presentation
- Creating and Editing Movies
- Creating and Editing Images
- Creating and Editing Podcasts
- Managing files and folders
- What is GDPR?
- What is Plagiarism?
- Creating a Professional Online Profile
Pastoral
Social skills
- Anti-Bullying
- British values
- Dealing With Stress
- Equality
- Friendship and Families
- Gender and other forms of discrimination
- Making Healthy Choices
- Managing your money
- Mental Health Awareness
- Prevent
- Identity and Diversity
- Critically evaluating media
- Understanding Sustainability and climate change
Short Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications add extra value to the core of the study programme and can be cherry-picked depending on the needs of the learner. Our wraparound products cover a range of cross-curricular disciplines such as employability skills, digital skills, study skills and functional skills, to enrich the study experience for learners.
Employability skills
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills 601/4680/1
- NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills 601/4681/3
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Employability Skills 601/4664/3
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills 601/4663/1
Business/Enterprise skills
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Developing Enterprise Skills 601/4143/8
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Developing Enterprise Skills 601/4146/3
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Investigating Enterprise Skills 601/4145/1
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Investigating Enterprise Skills 601/4144/X
Study Skills
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Learn 600/5127/9
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Learning to Learn 501/1134/6
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Learning to Learn 600/2859/2
- NCFE Level 1 Award for Developing Effective Thinking Skills 500/9949/8
- NCFE Level 2 Award for Developing Effective Thinking Skills 500/7906/2
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Reflective Practice 600/4643/0
- NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Level Studies 601/7789/5
- NCFE Level 3 Extended Award in Higher Level Studies 601/7788/3
Personal/Social skills
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development 501/0672/7
- NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Personal and Social Development 501/0591/7
- NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness 501/0253/9
- NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Well-Being 601/4182/7
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Interpersonal Skills 603/3307/8
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness 603/5683/2
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity 601/3144/5
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity 601/3145/7
Digital skills
- NCFE Level 1 Essential Digital Skills 603/7118/3
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work 603/3114/8
Sector tasters
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace 601/1086/7
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Occupational Studies for the Workplace 601/1087/9
- NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Occupational Studies for the Workplace 601/1088/0
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Occupational Studies for the Workplace 601/1424/1
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Occupational Studies for the Workplace 601/1423/X
Functional Skills
Our unique skills assessment and diagnostic tools provide leading e-Learning solutions for English and maths, employability and digital skills. The platform provides accurate visibility of learner’s progress and digitally captures evidence of their skills, knowledge and occupational competency to help set them up for success.
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Study programme learner profiles
Our learner profiles give helpful examples of how a 16-19 study programme could be timetabled using our core, Enhance and wraparound offering, including a breakdown of planned learning hours.
Philippa
Philippa grew up in the Peak District and is an outdoor enthusiast, excelling in kayaking and rock climbing. She dreams of opening an outdoor adventure centre back home and hopes to develop her business skills alongside her level 3 course.
Year 1
Core |
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (720): Outdoors (601/8882/0/OUT) |
360 PLH |
Enhance |
Comprehensive suite of NCFE EEP resources including:
|
36 PLH |
Wraparound |
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness (603/5683/2) |
110 PLH |
Work Experience |
2 Weeks |
70 PLH |
Total PLH: 576 |
Year 2
Core |
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (720): Outdoors (601/8882/0/OUT) |
360 PLH |
Enhance |
Comprehensive suite of NCFE EEP resources including:
|
36 PLH |
Wraparound |
NCFE Level 2 Award in Investigating Enterprise Skills 601/4144/X |
40 PLH |
Work Experience |
4 Weeks |
140 PLH |
Total PLH: 576 |
Marco
Marco is a high-quality footballer and is starting his career as a semi-professional player. He enjoys working with young people and wants to become a coach in the long term. He did not achieve a grade 4 in English or maths.
Year 1
Core |
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport: Sports Coaching (601/3038/6/COA) |
290 PLH |
Enhance |
Comprehensive suite of NCFE EEP resources including:
|
36 PLH |
Wraparound |
NCFE Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English (603/5058/1) NCFE Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (603/5055/6) |
55 PLH 55 PLH |
Work Experience |
4 Weeks |
140 PLH |