Merton PE Coach Academy
Introduction
The Borough of Merton aims to become a great ‘Borough of Sport’ and this must begin with the strong foundation of a well-trained workforce to deliver fun and engaging physical activities to our young people; setting them up to develop a lifelong love of being active and healthy. There is a need in Merton for more qualified sports coaches, especially female coaches to deliver physical activity, PE and Sport to children within our schools and community. More activity in these settings will increase opportunities for children (and in turn their families) to improve their health and wellbeing and develop a love of sport and physical activity for life.
After the success the Merton PE Coach Academy has had in its first two years delivering the Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education, School Sport & Physical Activity (PESPA), we are delighted to announce that for academic year 2025-26 we have further expanded our coach development and education offer to also deliver the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport (Sports Coaching) in the form of Alternative Provision for students aged 14+. This will run alongside the PESPA Level 2 and 3 Certificate courses that we are already delivering.
PESPA Level 2 and 3 Certificate Courses
As part of the Level 2 and Level 3 programme in 2025-26, delegates will undertake a series of classroom based theory modules lead by specialist trained MSSP tutors and QTS staff throughout the academic year that are specifically designed to help them develop their confidence and ability as coaches who can support or deliver primary PE and physical activity. This combined with the opportunity to practice delivering practical PE sessions with primary aged children will provide Merton PE Coach Academy delegates vital real world PE teaching experience, and the opportunity to put classroom theory into practice.
Through engaging with the Merton PE Coach Academy, we are confident that our students will receive the support and experience needed to help prepare them for the workplace, and help ensure the next generation of Merton school students will receive good quality coaching which inspires them to enjoy being active for life.
For detailed information on both the Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Certificate courses, please click on the relevant downloads tab.
Click here to apply for the Level 2 Certificate.
Click here to apply for the Level 3 Certificate.
See the Merton PE Coach Academy students of 2024-25 in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYMJDpgxwjI
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport (Sports Coaching) – Alternative Provision
| Qualification Curriculum
Through the power of sport, we aim to develop essential life skills for students that employers need: communication and teamwork skills, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership skills and self-confidence. Our NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport (Sports Coaching) is Ofqual certified. Through combining elements of sports coaching theory with regular practical delivery experience and training under the guidance of our expert tutor team at the Merton School Sport Partnership, our aim is to empower your pupils with industry-relevant skills and knowledge and give them a taste of what it’s like to complete real-world tasks and experience sports coaching based practices within a supportive culture that promotes the importance of a growth mindset.
Assessment and Quality Assurance Assessment will consist of one component: an internally assessed portfolio of evidence which is assessed by centre staff and externally quality assured by NCFE.
Dates/Location Thursdays (9.30 – 3.00 Face to Face learning) at the AELTC Community Tennis Centre – 170 Grand Dr, London SW20 9NB The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport (Sports Coaching) award will take up to a total of 180 guided learning hours to complete across 28 weeks, from November 2025 through to July 2026 (term time only). For detailed qualification information, please use the following link: https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-level-2-certificate-in-sport-sports-coaching-612
Students must be aged 14+ to apply |
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| Contact Us
To book your places or to contact a member of our team. Please email us at: info@mertonssp.org.uk or call: 07927896062 |