Free Level 2 Sport Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Sport Course in Birmingham. Classes run at University College Birmingham, full-time during the day.

The course covers a broad introduction to sport, exercise and fitness over one year. You'll explore topics including anatomy and physiology, coaching principles, fitness training, and sports nutrition. Units also look at health and wellbeing, sports development, and how to work with different groups of people.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

Thinking about starting a career within the world of sport and fitness? The number of people employed or self-employed in this area has grown by over 30% in the last seven years. If you want to take the first step towards becoming a fitness instructor, get into coaching, or start training in sports therapy, our Sport, Exercise and Fitness college course is the ideal starting point towards your future.

On our Level 2 sports course, you will gain an introduction to a variety of relevant topics, such as how the human body functions, strength and conditioning, healthy exercise and nutrition. You will also learn a broad range of skills and knowledge needed for employment in the sports sector and beyond, while you will have further opportunities to gain add-on qualifications from organisations such as the Football Association (FA) and England Football.

Your learning will take place through a mixture of classroom theory lessons and practical sessions in our sports facilities, as well as a variety of enrichment activities and visits to enhance your industry knowledge. By completing the course, you will earn a widely-recognised Level 2 qualification, setting you up to progress onto our range of Level 3 sports courses and future careers within the sports industry.

Entry requirements

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport.
  • You'll study coaching techniques and how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll learn about fitness training methods and how to apply them.
  • You'll examine sports nutrition and its role in performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle factors.
  • You'll look at sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll practise working with different groups in sport and fitness settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and group work. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed throughout the year rather than at a single end point.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for a club or community group.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a leisure facility.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at a local level.
  • Personal trainer, works with individual clients on fitness goals.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport, the next step if you want to go deeper into coaching, fitness, or sports science.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that can support progression to university.
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor Award, a focused route toward working on a gym floor straight away.

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