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Free Level 2 Sports Course in Widnes

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Sport Course in Widnes. Classes run at Cronton Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll study sports performance, coaching, nutrition, anatomy, fitness instruction, and strength and conditioning. You'll also take part in practical sport sessions. Entry is based on your GCSE results; four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English Language and Maths is the typical requirement for this level. The course covers the sport, health, and exercise industry from multiple angles, giving you a broad sport qualification to build on.

Who this course is for

Aimed at School Leavers. On this course you will study a variety of sports related subjects on a full-time basis. The course is designed for those who want a career in the sport, health or exercise industry.During the year you learn about sports performance, sports coaching, nutrition, how to instruct exercise and fitness, anatomy and how the body works, health and safety, strength training and conditioning and will take part in practical sport.You will also study either Functional Skills of GCSEs to support your practical and career development.

Entry requirements

Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at:

Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths

Level 2 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English Language and Maths

Level 1 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 including English Language and Maths

Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about individual entry requirements within the course information on the college website or at your college interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll study sports performance and what affects it
  • You'll learn sports coaching principles and how to apply them
  • You'll explore nutrition and how diet supports physical activity
  • You'll learn how to instruct exercise and fitness sessions
  • You'll study anatomy and how the body works
  • You'll cover health and safety in sport and exercise settings
  • You'll develop knowledge of strength training and conditioning

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical sport activities. Assessment is a mix of coursework, practical tasks, and written assignments completed throughout the year. You'll also study either Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths alongside the main course. Cronton Sixth Form College will give you full details of assessment requirements at enrolment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cronton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions for community groups or clubs
  • Fitness instructor: lead gym or exercise classes for clients
  • Personal trainer: work one-to-one with clients on fitness goals
  • Sports development officer: support participation programmes locally
  • Leisure centre assistant: front-line role in a gym or leisure facility
  • PE teaching assistant: support physical education in schools

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport: the next step if you meet the entry requirements, and a common route into university sport or exercise science degrees.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training: leads directly to work as a personal trainer.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into coaching or instructing roles with a teaching element.
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