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Level 2 Sport Course in Manchester – Tameside Skills Centre

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Sport Course in Manchester. Classes run at Tameside Skills Centre, full-time during the day.

The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan, fees may not apply. You'll study the sport, fitness and active leisure sector over 24 to 30 weeks. Topics include practical sport skills, industry knowledge, and employability skills valued by employers in sport and fitness.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16 - 18-year-olds who enjoy sport, physical activity and wellbeing, and who want to explore career opportunities within the sport and fitness industry.

They will learn about the sport, fitness and active leisure sector, develop practical skills, and build important employability skills that can support progression into further education, apprenticeships or employment.

The qualification combines industry knowledge with transferable skills that are valued by employers.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the sport, fitness and active leisure sector works.
  • You'll develop practical skills in sport and physical activity.
  • You'll build employability skills valued by sport and fitness employers.
  • You'll learn about career opportunities in sport, fitness, leisure and coaching.
  • You'll gain industry knowledge that supports progression into further study or work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tameside Skills Centre. Teaching combines practical activity with industry knowledge. There are no formal entry requirements, so you start from where you are. Assessment is based on the qualification's requirements, which your tutors will explain at the start of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, leads sessions for community or school groups.
  • Fitness instructor, runs classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities at a leisure centre.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Personal trainer, works with clients on fitness goals.
  • Recreation assistant, supports programmes at leisure or community venues.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport, a natural next step for those wanting to specialise further in sport or fitness.
  • Apprenticeship in Sport or Active Leisure, combining work and study with an employer.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those aiming to work as a personal trainer.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Sport, a broader route into higher education or sports careers.
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