Free Level 2 BTEC Sport Course in Southwark

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 BTEC Sport Course in Southwark. Classes run at The Charter School East Dulwich, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study fitness for sport and exercise, practical performance in sport, principles of personal training, and how to lead sports activities. Assessment combines practical work and coursework, so you build knowledge and apply it. This is a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Tech Award in Sport, a recognised level 2 btec sport qualification that sits alongside GCSEs and opens routes into sport, fitness, and active leisure careers.

Who this course is for

All students continue to study PE as a core subject in Key Stage 4 for one hour per week, and will participate in a range of sporting activities.

Students can also choose to complete either a BTEC Sport or GCSE PE as part of their KS4 options.

The BTEC Sport First Award will introduce students to topics including fitness for sport and exercise, practical performance in sport, the principles of personal training and leading sports activities. Students are assessed through a combination of practical performance, coursework and one external exam.

Students who complete a GCSE PE will develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the physiological and psychological factors that affect performance and how socio-cultural influences impact people�s involvement in sport and wellbeing.

Learning also includes the human body and movement in physical activity and sport. GCSE PE is assessed by a combination of practical work and examination.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the components of fitness and how they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll study how the body responds to physical activity and training.
  • You'll learn the principles behind designing personal training programmes.
  • You'll develop practical performance skills across a range of sporting activities.
  • You'll practise planning and leading sports activities for others.
  • You'll build understanding of how to assess and improve sporting performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and practical sessions in sport and physical activity. Assessment is a combination of practical performance tasks and internally assessed coursework units. There is no written exam for the BTEC Tech Award in Sport. Your work is assessed by your teachers and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Charter School East Dulwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach assistant, supporting coaches in community or school settings
  • Fitness instructor, leading exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres
  • Personal trainer, designing and delivering training programmes for clients
  • Sports development officer, promoting participation in sport locally
  • Leisure centre assistant, working across facilities and activities
  • PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Sport (Pearson Edexcel) - the natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into sport science, coaching, or physical education before university or employment.
  • Level 3 A Level Physical Education - combines well with BTEC study for those considering a degree in sport, exercise science, or teaching.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Fitness Instructing - a practical route into gym-based or leisure industry work.

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