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Free Level 2 Sports Course in Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Sport Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at North Kent College Tonbridge. This full-time, daytime sport qualification covers seven units across practical and theory sessions, including sports coaching, personal fitness training, nutrition, and planning activity sessions. You'll study for a full year, building knowledge of how the body responds to exercise alongside hands-on coaching and performance skills. The course is delivered by NCFE.

Who this course is for

This NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Exercise & Fitness) 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
  • Plan, Deliver & Evaluate an Activity Session
  • Sports Coaching

Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop sporting skills and tactical awareness in a range of activities.
  • You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate a sport or activity session.
  • You'll study sports coaching principles and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll explore how personal fitness training programmes are designed and delivered.
  • You'll gain knowledge of healthy exercise, nutrition, and their role in performance.
  • You'll examine how lifestyle choices affect the sports performer.
  • You'll take part in sport and reflect on your own performance and development.

How you will learn

Learning is split between practical sessions and classroom-based theory. You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework, practical observations, and written assignments across the seven units. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year rather than through a single exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions for clubs or community groups.
  • Fitness instructor: support clients with gym-based exercise programmes.
  • Leisure centre assistant: front-line role in a sports or leisure facility.
  • PE teaching assistant: support physical education in a school setting.
  • Community sport activator: run participation programmes for local groups.
  • Personal trainer assistant: work alongside qualified trainers in a gym.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport: deepens coaching, fitness, and performance knowledge for those aiming at higher-level roles or university.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification: a focused route if you want to work as a qualified personal trainer.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Sport: a broader academic and vocational route that many universities accept for sport-related degrees.
  • Apprenticeship in Community Activator Coach or Leisure Team Member: earn while you train in a real workplace setting.
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