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Level 2 Sport Course in Wigan – Wigan Skills Centre

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Sport Course in Wigan. Classes run at Wigan Skills Centre, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over with an Education, Health and Care Plan, fees may not apply. Contact the centre to check your eligibility.

The course covers the sport, fitness and active leisure sector. You'll develop practical skills alongside employability skills valued by employers. The course runs for around 30 weeks. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can join without prior qualifications.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16 - 18-year-olds who enjoy sport, physical activity and wellbeing, and who want to explore career opportunities within the sport and fitness industry.

They will learn about the sport, fitness and active leisure sector, develop practical skills, and build important employability skills that can support progression into further education, apprenticeships or employment.

The qualification combines industry knowledge with transferable skills that are valued by employers.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the sport, fitness and active leisure sector works.
  • You'll develop practical skills in sport and physical activity.
  • You'll build employability skills that employers look for.
  • You'll learn how to support health and wellbeing through active leisure.
  • You'll gain knowledge of career opportunities in sport and fitness.
  • You'll develop personal and social skills to help you progress.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Wigan Skills Centre. Teaching combines industry knowledge with hands-on practical activities. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. Your progress is reviewed throughout, and tutors will support you at each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wigan Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, leads sessions for community or school groups.
  • Fitness instructor, supports clients in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Leisure centre assistant, helps run facilities and activities.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in local sport.
  • Personal trainer, works with individuals on fitness goals.
  • Activity coordinator, organises sport and wellbeing programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport, a natural next step toward coaching or fitness careers.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English or Maths, useful if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside this sport qualification.
  • An apprenticeship in sport or active leisure, combining work and further study.
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