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Free Level 2 Sport Course in Newbury

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

Free Level 2 Sport Course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College, full-time during the day.

The course covers sports participation, sports coaching, and developing tactical awareness. You'll also build teamwork, communication, and leadership skills through practical activities and visits to professional sports settings. The course takes one year to complete. You'll ideally have five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths. If you haven't yet reached grade 4 in either subject, you'll study them alongside the sport programme.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

You'll have a keen interest in Sports and a passion to develop these skills further but have not studied Sport at GCSE level, this programme provides an excellent starting point. A keen interest in sport, fitness, and physical activity is essential for this programme. You should be comfortable with physical challenges and enjoy working as part of a team.

Entry requirements

Ideally you will have 5 GCSEs grade 3 or above including English and mathematics.

If you have not yet obtained a Grade 4 in English and/or Maths then you will continue to study these alongside your Sports Programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of sports participation and physical activity.
  • You'll learn the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll build tactical awareness and sporting skills across different sports.
  • You'll practise teamwork, communication, and leadership in a sporting context.
  • You'll gain experience through guest talks from industry professionals.
  • You'll visit professional sports settings to put theory into practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities. Assessment is 100% coursework, with no written exams for the sport qualification itself. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and the application of theory throughout the year. If you're working towards your GCSE English or maths alongside the course, you'll also sit mock and final exams in those subjects.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a Sports Programme Uniform for this course. The cost and details will be explained during your course discussion, which is arranged after you apply. Newbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school.
  • Leisure centre assistant, helps run activities and facilities at a sports centre.

What you could study next

  • NCFE Level 3 in Sport and Physical Activity, the natural next step if you want to specialise further or move into coaching or sports development roles at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification, for those interested in one-to-one fitness coaching.
  • Apprenticeship in Sport Coaching or Activity Leadership, combining work and study.
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