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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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? See Gym Instructor Courses in Waltham Forest.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

Over one year, you'll study the science and practice of sport. Topics include anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports coaching, and the principles of healthy active lifestyles. You'll develop practical skills alongside the theory behind them.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training sessions.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and leadership.
  • You'll examine what makes and maintains a healthy, active lifestyle.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing fitness levels and setting goals.
  • You'll investigate how sport is organised and governed in the UK.

How you will learn

The BTEC First Certificate is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set assessments. Classroom sessions combine practical activities with written tasks. You'll complete assignments linked to real sport and fitness scenarios, building a portfolio of evidence across the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fitness instructor, plans and leads exercise sessions for clients.
  • Sports coach, trains individuals or teams in a chosen sport.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor day to day.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across facilities including pools and courts.
  • Community sports activator, encourages participation in local sport programmes.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 National in Sport, the natural next step for a deeper BTEC sport qualification and entry to higher education.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, leads toward a career as a personal trainer.
  • A-Level Physical Education, suits those wanting a more academic route into sport science or teaching.
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