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Free BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Blackburn

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Blackburn. Classes run full-time at Blackburn College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study practical sports performance, fitness testing, anatomy, sport psychology, leadership, and coaching. The course includes both examined units and coursework, and you'll engage with local sports coaching companies and guest speakers from the sector. You'll need three GCSEs at Grade 3 or above to apply. This is a Pearson Edexcel level 2 btec sport qualification that opens doors into sport, fitness, and coaching roles.

Who this course is for

The sports sector continues to grow and it is an exciting time to get involved. We have developed close links with local sports coaching companies and also BWD and you will engage with further guest speakers.

The course itself has examined and coursework-based units which are designed to develop your knowledge of practical sports performance and analysis, fitness testing and programming, leadership and coaching, anatomy, sport psychology and the impact of lifestyle as well as enhancing your employability skills.

You will take part in classroom based, practical, leadership and outdoor sessions. Alongside the study programme you also complete a Level 2 Sports Leaders qualification which is industry recognised. If required you can also study Maths and English GCSE's which will enable progression onto a Level 3 study programme.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at Grade 3

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your knowledge of practical sports performance and how to analyse it.
  • You'll learn how to carry out fitness testing and design fitness programmes.
  • You'll study anatomy and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore sport psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop leadership and coaching skills through practical activities.
  • You'll examine the impact of lifestyle choices on health and sporting performance.
  • You'll build employability skills relevant to the sports sector.

How you will learn

The course combines examined units with coursework-based assignments. Classroom sessions cover theory, including anatomy, sport psychology, and lifestyle. Practical sessions develop your coaching and performance skills. You'll also engage with local sports coaching companies and guest speakers from the sector, giving you exposure to how the industry works.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, supporting players in a club or community setting
  • Fitness instructor, leading sessions in a gym or leisure centre
  • Personal trainer, working one-to-one with clients on fitness goals
  • Sports development officer, promoting participation in local sport
  • Leisure centre assistant, supporting activities and facility operations
  • Teaching assistant (PE), supporting physical education in schools
  • Community sport activator, running sport sessions for local groups

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a common next step for those wanting to go deeper into sport science, coaching, or performance analysis before work or university.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Coaching (sport-specific), if you want to qualify as a coach in a particular sport.
  • A-Level Physical Education, if you're considering a university route into sport science, physiotherapy, or teaching.
  • Apprenticeship in Community Activator Coaching or Leisure Operations, combining paid work with a qualification.
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