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Free Level 2 Sport Course in Tamworth – Tamworth College

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
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 Tamworth. Classes run at Tamworth College, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, and other core sport topics. This course is delivered alongside a boxing pathway for students with elite boxing potential. You'll need four GCSEs at grade D or above, including English or maths. You'll also need to be affiliated with an England Boxing club.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for those that have a passion for sport and are interested in pursuing a career in an ever-expanding sport, exercise and fitness industry. The fitness sector is a multi-billion pound industry that services over 1 million jobs within the UK in a range of disciplines, ranging from elite level through to grass roots and community development.

The Level 2 course provides a mix of theory and practical preparing you for your next steps toward Level 3 studies, apprenticeships or industry.

Entry requirements

This course will require applicants to have:

� 4 GCSEs at Grade D (3) or above including English or maths

� Level 1 qualification in a related subject

As well as these qualifications, applicants should have a strong interest in sport and demonstrate a commitment to succeed

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll explore the principles of fitness, training, and performance.
  • You'll learn how to support athletes and participants safely.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports nutrition and its role in performance.
  • You'll build practical skills through the boxing excellence pathway.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical sport activities. Assessment includes assignments, projects, and practical tasks. You'll be assessed on your knowledge of sport science topics and your ability to apply coaching skills. The boxing pathway includes performance-based assessment alongside your academic work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tamworth College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes and supports gym members.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports administrator, coordinates events and manages club operations.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport, the natural next step for those wanting to deepen their sport science knowledge.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those aiming to work as a personal trainer.
  • Level 3 Coaching qualification in a specific sport, recognised by national governing bodies.
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