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Free Level 2 Sports Course in St Albans – Oaklands College St Albans Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Sport Course in St Albans. Classes run full-time at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers sport, leisure and recreation in a vocational setting. You'll study topics that prepare you for work in the sport and active leisure sector. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including a grade 4 in maths or English, plus a Level 1 qualification.

Who this course is for

The Cambridge Level 2 Technical Diploma in Sport has been developed in the sport and active leisure sector to:

Provide education and training for sport, leisure and recreation employees.

Give opportunities for sport, leisure and recreation employees to achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 vocationally specific qualification.

Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector or to progress to vocational qualifications such as a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports or L3 Personal Training.

Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of sport and active leisure environments and how they operate.
  • You'll learn about health, fitness and the principles of physical activity.
  • You'll study how to support and coach participants in sport and recreation settings.
  • You'll explore customer service and communication skills used in leisure facilities.
  • You'll build understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to sport.
  • You'll learn about safe practice and risk management in sport settings.

How you will learn

The Cambridge Technical Diploma uses a mix of internal and external assessment. Internal units are assessed through assignments, projects and practical tasks completed in class. External units are assessed through written examinations set by OCR. Classroom sessions at Oaklands College St Albans Campus combine theory with practical activity, giving you the chance to apply what you learn in realistic sport and leisure contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach assistant - supporting coaches in clubs or leisure centres
  • Leisure centre assistant - helping customers and running activities
  • Fitness instructor - guiding clients through exercise programmes
  • Community sport activator - promoting sport participation locally
  • Sports development officer - working with clubs and local authorities
  • Recreation assistant - organising and supervising leisure activities

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport - the natural next step, deepening your knowledge and opening routes into higher education or more senior roles in sport and leisure.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training - if you want to specialise in gym-based work and personal training.
  • Level 3 Sports Coaching qualification - for those aiming to coach in a specific sport at a higher level.
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