Free Level 2 Sport Course in Hereford. Classes run full-time at Herefordshire College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year and covers the foundations of sports science and physical performance. You'll study fitness testing, anatomy and physiology, how exercise affects the body, planning and leading sport activities, and injury in sport. To start, you'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a related Level 1 qualification with good progress in English and maths.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 course offers you the chance to build a foundation of sports knowledge that will enhance your understanding of your physical performance and prepare you for further study. This will include areas such as fitness testing and development, anatomy and physiology, effects of exercise on the body, planning and leading sport activities and injury in sport.
Entry requirements
A minimum of four GSCEs at grade 3, including English and maths or successful completion of a related Level 1 qualification and good progress with English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body is structured for movement.
You'll learn how exercise affects the body's systems during and after physical activity.
You'll carry out fitness testing and use the results to plan development programmes.
You'll plan and lead sport and physical activity sessions for others.
You'll study the causes, types, and management of sport injuries.
You'll build a grounded understanding of physical performance and what influences it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Herefordshire College, combining theory with practical sport activities. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and practical tasks. Some units are assessed by OCR-set assignments, and others through centre-assessed work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the year to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant. Support coaches running sessions for community groups.
Fitness instructor. Lead exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
Sports development officer. Help grow participation in sport locally.
Leisure centre assistant. Work across facilities including pools and courts.
Personal trainer (with further training). Design programmes for individual clients.
Teaching assistant (PE focus). Support physical education in schools.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport (OCR). The natural next step, going deeper into sports science and opening doors to university or higher-level roles.
Level 3 BTEC National in Sport. A widely taken alternative route at Level 3, also accepted by universities for sport-related degrees.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification. If you want to move into fitness instruction and personal training professionally.
