Level 2 Sport Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time over one year. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Some learners aged 16 to 18 years old may be entitled to fee remission, and 19 or over learners may also be eligible. Contact the centre to find out where you stand. This sport qualification covers coaching, anatomy and physiology, and sports psychology. You'll also have opportunities to gain additional literacy and numeracy qualifications. The course includes trips and enrichment sporting activities.
Who this course is for
This extended certificate covers a variety of sport-related modules and
provides opportunities to achieve additional qualifications in literacy and
numeracy.
This GCSE-level course is designed for students wanting to specialise in the
wider contexts of coaching, anatomy and physiology, or psychology, or for
progression on to higher-level courses.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, one being in English or
Maths,or
a Level 1 qualification, such as a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and
Active Leisure, plus an ability to operate at Level 1 in either English or
Maths.
Mature students will be considered based on their previous qualifications
and/or relevant work experience.
What you will learn
You'll study practical sport skills and apply them in real sporting contexts.
You'll learn anatomy and physiology for sport, including how the body responds to exercise.
You'll explore psychology for sports performance and how the mind affects athletes.
You'll examine the effects of exercise on the body's systems.
You'll develop knowledge of coaching principles and practice.
You'll have opportunities to build literacy and numeracy qualifications alongside your sport studies.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Main Campus in Loughborough. The course covers a range of sport-related modules delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and practical activities across the units. You'll also take part in trips and team-building activities as part of your study programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant. Support coaches in community or school settings.
Gym instructor. Help clients with exercise programmes and technique.
Sports development officer. Promote participation in sport locally.
Leisure centre assistant. Work across facilities, activities, and customer service.
Personal trainer (with further training). Design and deliver fitness sessions.
What you could study next
Level 3 Sport Course. The natural next step after this qualification. Loughborough College offers selected Level 3 Sport courses you can progress onto directly.
BTEC Level 2 in Esports. An alternative Level 2 route if you want to explore a different area of sport and gaming.
Level 3 coaching or fitness qualifications. For those looking to specialise in personal training, sports coaching, or exercise instruction.
