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Free Level 2 Sport Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

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

The course covers seven units across sport and sports coaching. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, coaching skills, fitness training, and sports leadership. It also gives you access to the college's Football Academy, with training sessions and competitive fixtures each week. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

This NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Sports Coaching) provides a good entry point for students wishing to enter the world of sport and its associated industries. This course also offers access to the NKC Football Academy for Boy’s and Girl’s teams. Students wishing to improve their football skills and performance will access 3 training sessions per week and football fixtures on Wednesdays in the U19 KSFA League and National Football Youth League.

The Level 2 course consists of 7 units, all of which are taught in both a practical and theoretical context.

  • Developing Sporting Skills & Tactical Awareness
  • Development of Personal Fitness through Training
  • Introduction to Healthy Exercise & Nutrition
  • Lifestyle & the Sports Performer
  • Participating in Sport
  • Planning & Running Sports Events
  • Sports Coaching

What you will learn

  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sports sessions.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology to understand how the body works in sport.
  • You'll explore fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports leadership and working with groups.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and safeguarding in a sporting environment.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing sports performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and sport-based tasks. Assessment is through assignments, observations, and practical work across the seven units. There are no written exams. Your progress is assessed throughout the year rather than at a single end point.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or school.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or personal training sessions.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and members at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, the next step for those aiming for a career in sport or higher education.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work as a personal trainer.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, earn while you develop coaching skills in a workplace setting.
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