Free Level 2 Sport Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Sport Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith and Fulham College, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll study coaching, sports skills and tactics, activity planning, and healthy lifestyle and nutrition. The course includes work experience in the sports industry and runs over one year. You'll use the college's sports hall and gym alongside classroom sessions.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

You should have:

Four GCSEs atgrade 3 or above, including English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1 qualifications or A relevant Level 1 course and Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to coach and guide athletes in training sessions.
  • You'll develop your understanding of sports skills and tactics.
  • You'll plan and lead sports activity sessions.
  • You'll study healthy lifestyle choices and nutrition for sport.
  • You'll gain work experience in a real sports setting.
  • You'll build your English and maths alongside the sport content.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom-based, combining taught sessions with hands-on activities and real-world challenges. Your tutors mark all your work. You'll be graded as Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified. At enrolment, you'll have an interview with course tutors, and you may complete an initial assessment in English and maths depending on your grades.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or school.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym sessions for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities at a leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, works with individuals on fitness goals.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into sport science or coaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, leads to work as a qualified personal trainer.
  • Higher National Certificate in Sport, for those considering university-level study in sport or exercise science.

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