Level 2 Diploma in Leading Community Activity

Applications open - Monday 2 November 2026

Applications close - Open all year

How to apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Broadstairs College.

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Start building your future in the sports industry. See yourself leading sessions, working with young people or helping others stay active, then this course could be perfect for you! Develop the skills to plan and lead sports activities in real environments. You’ll gain hands-on experience and build the confidence needed to take on sports and activity leader roles. With a strong focus on working in schools and community settings, you’ll be working within the local area to promote fitness, health and wellbeing. The sports industry is growing and needs people who can lead, motivate and make a difference. This course gives you the experience and skills to move forward into further study or your first role in the industry. This course is suitable for students who have achieved a 4/C grade in English and Maths. If you have not yet achieved this grade you will need to complete the course over two years. This provides you with additional time to achieve a Level 2 in English and/or Maths, with additional trips, activities, employer engagement opportunities.

Step into the role of a sports leader as you plan, deliver and evaluate your own sessions. You won’t just take part, you’ll take the lead, working with others and building the confidence to manage groups in real environments. Develop the practical skills needed to work in schools and community sport, learning how to organise activities, engage participants and adapt your sessions to suit different ages and abilities. You will develop skills in: • Planning and delivering sports and activity sessions • Leading groups in school and community environments • Working with different ages and abilities • Industry placements and real-world experience • Communication, teamwork and leadership • Understanding the sports and active leisure industry You’ll gain hands-on experience through industry placements, where you’ll put your skills into practice and start understanding what it’s really like to work in the sector. Alongside this, you’ll build your knowledge of how the sports industry works, while developing key employability skills like communication, teamwork and leadership – essential for progressing into work or further study.

You will be assessed through multiple projects that will build your skills. You will complete group projects, presentations and written assignments, whilst also showcasing the skills you’ve learnt within practical activities. Your performance and leadership skills will also be observed and evaluated during practical tasks and exercises. This approach allows you to demonstrate both your knowledge and your ability to apply it in realistic scenarios, helping you prepare for the demands of the sport and fitness sector. Towards the end of the course, you will complete a synoptic assessment, where you will take on the role of a sports leader. You will demonstrate your ability to plan and lead activities, work safely, set up and take down equipment, and work effectively as part of a team.

This course is suitable for students who have achieved a 4/C grade in English and Maths. If you have not yet achieved this grade you will need to complete the course over two years. This provides you with additional time to achieve a Level 2 in English and/or Maths, with additional trips, activities, employer engagement opportunities. You should also be motivated, willing to take part in practical sessions and ready to develop both your physical and personal skills.

This course is designed to prepare you for your next step. After completing Level 2, you can progress onto a Level 3 course in Sport, Coaching or Fitness, where you’ll develop more advanced skills and move closer to a career in the industry. You could go on to explore careers in areas such as: • Sports coaching • Activity leadership • School sports support • Community sports development • Leisure and recreation You may also decide to step straight into an entry-level job such as: Leisure Centre Receptionist, Children’s Activity Leader or Greenkeeper.