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Level 2 Sport Course in Nottingham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free if you're on certain benefits. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Sport Course in Nottingham. Classes run at The Portland Centre Nottingham, full-time during the day. Students aged 16 to 18 years old do not pay tuition fees. If you are 19 or over, you may still be eligible for funding.

The course covers participation in sport, factors that affect participation, understanding business in the sport and leisure industry, and planning and delivering activity sessions. You will also complete sport volunteering and work experience. The course takes one year to complete.

You will finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you have a passion for sport, fitness, health and physical activity and would like to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work within the sport leisure industry. You will learn to build confidence, teamwork and communication skills.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 including English Language and maths, one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9-4. Functional skills can be used as equivalents

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how and why people participate in sport and physical activity.
  • You'll learn how sport and leisure businesses operate.
  • You'll plan, deliver, and evaluate activity sessions.
  • You'll develop teamwork and communication skills through practical tasks.
  • You'll gain experience through sport volunteering and a work placement.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, fitness, and the sport and leisure industry.

How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical activities. Tasks include industry-relevant scenarios, independent work, and group projects. You will also complete 30 hours of work experience. If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 or above in GCSE English or maths, you will be enrolled in Functional Skills alongside the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Portland Centre Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers sessions for community or school groups.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities at a sports venue.
  • Sport development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Personal trainer, works with clients one-to-one on fitness goals.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a natural next step if you want to deepen your sport and coaching knowledge.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those moving toward a fitness instruction career.
  • Level 2 Coaching Award in a specific sport, such as football or athletics, to add a specialist coaching credential.
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