BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Lewisham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Lewisham. Classes run full-time at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form, five days a week during the day. This level 2 btec sport course takes one year to complete. You'll study 12 units covering fitness, sport science, and sports-related topics, with two units assessed by external exam. The rest is coursework-based, so there are no end-of-year written exams for most units. You'll also complete a work experience placement in a sports setting. This free btec sport course is equivalent to four GCSEs at grades A* to C.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport is a one-year level 2 course. It is a coursework-based qualification which is equivalent to four GCSEs (A*-C) The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport gives students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that are relevant

to their chosen subject or area of work. The course is made up of 12 units, two of which are externally examined. Students also get the opportunity to complete a work experience placement in a sports related workplace. Units include:

  • Fitness for Sport and Exercise (externally examined)
  • Practical Sports Performance
  • Carrying out a Sports Related Project
  • The Mind and Sports Performance
  • Training for Personal Fitness
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance (externally examined)
  • Lifestyle and Well-Being
  • Injury and the Sports Performer
  • Designing Exercise Programmes
  • Work Experience in Sport
  • Leading Sports Activities

Running a Sports Event

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness principles and how they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll study sport science topics including anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to physical activity.
  • You'll explore how sports organisations and coaching work in practice.
  • You'll build skills in planning and leading sports activities.
  • You'll complete a work experience placement in a sports-related workplace.
  • You'll prepare for two externally examined units alongside your coursework.

How you will learn

Most of your assessment is coursework-based, covering 10 of the 12 units. Two units are assessed by external exam. You'll attend classroom sessions during the day at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form and complete a work experience placement in a sports setting. Coursework is built up throughout the year, so your grade reflects ongoing work rather than a single set of exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach assistant: support coaches in community or school settings
  • Gym instructor: guide members through exercise programmes
  • Personal trainer: work with clients on fitness goals (further training needed)
  • Sports development officer: promote participation in sport locally
  • Leisure centre assistant: work across facilities, reception, and activities
  • Teaching assistant (PE): support physical education in schools

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport: the natural next step, equivalent to three A levels and a strong route into sport-related degrees or higher-level roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Coaching: if you want to specialise in a particular sport or coaching pathway.
  • Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification: a focused route into gym and leisure work if you want to start working sooner.

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