Free BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Manchester. Classes run at Eccles Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 33 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills behind sport, fitness, and physical activity. You'll explore topics such as fitness training, anatomy, sports coaching, and how the sports industry works. This Pearson Edexcel level 2 btec sport qualification is a solid foundation for further study or entry-level roles in sport and leisure.

Who this course is for

SchoolLeaver

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of fitness training and how to apply them.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and lead sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll examine how the sports industry is organised and how it operates.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing fitness and designing training programmes.
  • You'll investigate the role of nutrition in sport and physical performance.

How you will learn

The BTEC First Extended Certificate in Sport is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based learning includes practical sessions, group work, and written tasks. Your assignments are marked by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel to ensure consistency.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, supporting training sessions at clubs or schools
  • Fitness instructor, leading gym or exercise classes
  • Leisure centre assistant, working across facilities and activities
  • Sports development officer, promoting participation in local sport
  • Personal trainer, designing programmes for individual clients
  • PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate or Diploma in Sport, the natural next step for deeper study and university entry.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (REPs recognised), if you want to qualify as a fitness instructor.
  • A-levels alongside or after BTEC Level 2, to broaden your options for higher education.
  • Level 3 Sports Coaching qualification, for those focused on coaching roles.

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