Level 2 Sport Course in Melton Mowbray. Classes run full-time at Brooksby College, daytime, over one year. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Learners aged 16 to 18 years old may be entitled to fee remission, and some learners aged 19 or over may also be eligible. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English, to start. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work across coaching, fitness, leisure, and sport development.
Who this course is for
Level 2 Sport is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Sport and would like to develop their knowledge in this area. This course gives students the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of the skills required for working within the Sports sector.The sports industry is one of the fastest growing, with a wide variety of job opportunities in coaching, teaching, fitness, leisure and sport development in the UK and all over the world. If you love sport now is the time to join us: with small class sizes and personalised pathways geared around your individual needs, we have courses to suit every level.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of coaching and how they apply in sport settings.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to physical activity and sport.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver basic sport and fitness sessions.
You'll develop your understanding of health, fitness, and wellbeing.
You'll examine sport development and how the sports industry is organised in the UK.
You'll build knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport performance.
You'll look at leadership and communication skills used in sport environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and assignments. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. You'll complete units covering topics across the sport and fitness sector, building a body of work that demonstrates your knowledge and practical understanding throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooksby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym instructor, supporting members with exercise plans and equipment
Sports coach, working with teams or individuals in your chosen sport
Leisure centre assistant, helping run activities and facilities
Fitness instructor, delivering group or one-to-one sessions
Community sport development officer, promoting participation locally
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Sport or Sport and Exercise Science, for a deeper study of the sector and stronger routes into university or higher-level roles.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification (such as a CIMSPA-endorsed Diploma), if you want to work as a personal trainer.
Level 3 Sports Coaching Qualification, to develop specialist coaching skills in a particular sport.
A university degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on your Level 2 foundation.
