Supporting Learning in Physical Education, School Sport & Physical Activity
Develop the skills to support learning and lead activities in a school environment under the supervision of a more qualified individual.
Support learning in a school environment
The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity is a nationally recognised qualification. It enables successful learners to support learning through planning, leading and reviewing activities that contribute to physical education, school sport and physical activity (PESSPA) provision.
We offer it as a standalone qualification for people who want to deliver in a school environment under the supervision of a more qualified individual, such as a Level 3 Physical Education and School Sport coach or a qualified teacher.
If you are looking for an alternative to a standalone course, view our available apprenticeships.
This qualification is designed for individuals involved in supporting schools to deliver PESSPA.
Six areas of PESSPA practice
Factors affecting delivery
Factors impacting the delivery of PESSPA.
Teaching principles
Principles of teaching in PESSPA.
Safe practice
Principles of safe practice in PESSPA.
Lifelong health and wellbeing
Promoting lifelong health and wellbeing.
Inclusion
Principles of inclusion in PESSPA.
Planning and reviewing activities
Plan, prepare, lead and review PESSPA activities.
Help pupils benefit from PESSPA
Successful learners can take on a role supporting PESSPA delivery in schools, helping pupils to:
Experience high-quality activities
Support all pupils to experience high-quality PESSPA.
Be active and engaged
Be physically and mentally active and engaged in PESSPA at school.
Keep learning and developing
Pursue their interests, develop their skills and grow through positive experiences of PESSPA.
Learner eligibility
Minimum age
Learners must be at least 16 years of age.
English communication
Learners must communicate effectively in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Flexible delivery to suit your setting
We can deliver the qualification face to face, through blended learning or virtually. The most common format is tutor-led virtual classroom delivery.
Virtual classroom sessions
Attend a minimum of six sessions with a course tutor, each lasting two hours. Dates will be shown when available.
Devices and connection
Use a laptop or tablet with a microphone and a good Wi-Fi connection to access online materials. Smartphones are accepted, but functionality may be limited.
Additional learning needs
Tell us about any additional learning needs when registering so we can support you.
Demonstrate your practice and knowledge
Practical observation
Complete practical observation, including workplace observational assessments in a school environment.
Knowledge questions
Answer questions on your underpinning knowledge.
Plans and evaluations
Complete plans and evaluations during the course.
Additional assessment mileage
If an assessor must travel more than a 50-mile round trip, you will be asked to pay for the additional mileage before agreeing to proceed with the assessments.
Payment plans are available
Payment plans are available for this course. Read our Flexible Payment Scheme and General Education Terms and Conditions.
No open courses currently running
We are not currently running open courses for this qualification. Register your interest below to hear when new dates are released.
Courses will be organised if there is sufficient demand, so we strongly recommend registering your interest.
Organise a bespoke course
This course can also be delivered to specific groups and organisations. Tell us about your team and the delivery format you need.
For further information, email education@sportstructures.com.