BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available. Contact the college to confirm what you'd pay. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports performance, and exercise training across a wide range of facilities including a fitness suite, athletics track, sports science lab, and more. The course takes one year and is equivalent to four GCSEs. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 2 to 3 or above, or a Level 1 Diploma in a related subject, to enrol.
Who this course is for
Four GCSEs at grade 2-3 (D-E) or above or a Level 1 Diploma in a related subject
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 2-3 (D-E) or above or a Level 1 Diploma in a related subject
What you will learn
You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll develop skills in sports performance across a range of activities.
You'll assess and give feedback on peers during exercise and sport sessions.
You'll use professional sports facilities including a sports science lab, fitness suite, and athletics track.
You'll build personal skills and attributes relevant to working in sport and active leisure.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, practical sports sessions, and tutor-led workshops. Assessment is coursework-based, including assignments, practical assessments, and peer evaluations. Guest lecturers contribute to some sessions. There are no formal written exams for this qualification. Your tutors will guide your progress throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant: support coaches delivering sessions to groups
Gym instructor: guide members through exercise programmes
Leisure centre assistant: support day-to-day operations at a leisure facility
Sports development officer (entry level): help deliver community sport programmes
Personal trainer (with further training): design and deliver one-to-one fitness sessions
Teaching assistant (PE focus): support physical education in a school setting
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport: the natural next step, equivalent to three A Levels and a route into university sport or exercise science degrees.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification (e.g. Active IQ or CIMSPA-endorsed): leads directly to work as a qualified personal trainer.
Level 3 Sports Coaching Qualification: develops specialist coaching skills for a specific sport or activity.
