Level 2 Sports Course in Leicester – WQE College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Sport Course in Leicester. Classes run at WQE College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This one-year sport qualification covers the exercise and fitness industry through a range of sport-related units. You can also gain additional qualifications in sports coaching and first aid, plus literacy and numeracy. The course is equivalent to two to four GCSEs at grades 4 to 9.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 in Sport is a vocational, specific qualification which offers students an opportunity to study sport in the context of the exercise and fitness industry. The course includes a variety of sport-related modules and the chance to gain a range of additional qualifications such as sports coaching and first aid as well as literacy and numeracy. The course is equivalent to 2/4 GCSEs ( 4 - 9 level).

What you will learn

  • You'll study sport in the context of the exercise and fitness industry.
  • You'll develop knowledge and skills through sport-related units covering a range of topics.
  • You'll gain a sports coaching qualification as part of your studies.
  • You'll complete a first aid qualification alongside the main course.
  • You'll strengthen your literacy and numeracy skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at WQE College, full-time during the day. The course uses a vocational approach, combining taught sessions with practical sport-related activities. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks linked to each unit. You may also complete assessments for additional qualifications such as sports coaching and first aid.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. WQE College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach. Work with individuals or teams in a sport or leisure setting.
  • Fitness instructor. Support clients with exercise programmes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Sports development officer. Promote participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant. Support day-to-day operations at a sports or leisure facility.
  • Personal trainer. Plan and deliver one-to-one fitness sessions.
  • Teaching assistant (PE). Support physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport (OCR). A natural next step if you want to go deeper into sport science, coaching, or management.
  • Level 3 BTEC National in Sport. Another widely taken Level 3 sport qualification, with routes into university or employment.
  • Level 2 or 3 Fitness Instructor Qualification. Focuses specifically on gym-based instruction and personal training roles.

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