Level 2 Sport Course in Kendal

Cost£1,250.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Sport Course in Kendal. Classes run at Kendal College, full-time over 35 weeks.

You'll study the theory behind sport and take part in a range of practical activities. The course covers topics such as anatomy and physiology, coaching principles, fitness training, and sports psychology. You benefit from outstanding local facilities and regular contact with industry professionals. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English, or a Level 1 Diploma at Merit or Distinction.

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

Who this course is for

Why study this course?

  • Use of outstanding local facilities
  • Regular engagement and links with industry professionals
  • Additional qualifications and opportunities on the course

On this course, you will study the theoretical side as well as getting involved in actual sports. Above all, you will get the opportunity to get out and take part in the sports that you love. The course usually takes place over three days.

You will benefit from taking part in sport at a variety of outstanding local facilities, including Carus Green Golf Club, Kendal Leisure Centre, Ulverston Tennis Centre, Kendal Squash Club. You will also benefit from small class sizes and will work with industry professionals in a variety of settings to support your career in the Sport and Leisure Industry.

The course involves a variety of visits to enhance student knowledge and the ability to work with employers. Recent trips have included visits to St George?s Park (Football Association National Centre), Etihad Campus, Sports City and the Manchester Velodrome.

The course will allow you to develop your organisational skills through planning sports events, motivational skills through delivering exercise sessions and leadership skills through the various additional courses.

This course will be both practical and theory based.

Units and modules include:

  • Fitness for Sport and Exercise
  • Practical Sports Performance
  • Carrying Out a Sports-related Project
  • The Mind and Sports Performance
  • The Sports Performer in Action
  • Training for Personal Fitness
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance
  • Designing Exercise Programmes
  • Work Experience in Sport
  • Leading Sports Activities
  • Lifestyle and Well-being
  • Running a Sports Event
  • Sports Community Volunteering

Students will complete a variety of assessments throughout the course for example, leaflets and posters, written reports, onscreen test, practical assessments, group discussions and presentations.

All of our learners will be gi

Entry requirements

You should have four GCSEs at 3 or above, including English, or a Level 1 Diploma at Merit or Distinction.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of coaching and how to support others in sport.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness training methods and programme design.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll take part in a range of practical sports activities.
  • You'll build understanding of health, safety, and risk in sport settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical sport activities. Assessment includes assignments, practical tasks, and observations. The course runs across three days per week, combining theory with hands-on participation in sport.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a leisure facility.
  • 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 go deeper into coaching or sports science.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a broader qualification that can support university applications in sport-related subjects.
  • Level 2 Fitness Instructor Award, a specialist route toward working on a gym floor.

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