Sport – Level 2

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 35 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 2 First Certificate in Sport

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More about the course

Are the world’s best athletes born or made? Can sport really transform a community? How does fitness impact physical and mental health? Learn how to answer some of sport’s most pressing questions with this course.

Designed for learners who want to start a career in sport and physical activity, we will help you progress directly to employment within sport and physical activity leadership, sports coaching or an apprenticeship.

The qualification relates directly to the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by employers in the sports industry such as Fitness instructors, Sports Coaches and Leisure Assistants.

Course content focuses on both the practical and theoretical aspects involved in sport, giving learners insight into delivering sports sessions and events, analysing sports performances, developing fitness training programmes and exploring the physiological and psychological side of sports performance.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including either English or maths GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above

Level 2 qualification with English and maths grade 3 (D) or Functional Skills Level 2

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 2 First Certificate in Sport.

What will I learn?

Fitness for sport and exercise
Anatomy and physiology for sport performance
Practical sports performance
Sports psychology
Training for personal fitness
Leading sport activities
Leading a sport event
Profiling sports performance

How is the course taught?

Practical experience
Lectures
Projects
Case studies
Presentations

How am I assessed?

Creative portfolio
Observations of practical activities
External assessments

Work experience opportunities

Our tutors and work experience team will be on hand to help you get work placements.

English and Maths

We will support you to develop your English and maths skills as part of your course and in the context of your practical work. Maths will be embedded into your work through the use of time, distance and speed in sport drills. You will also build on your language skills, communicating fitness plans and coaching sessions.

Where can I progress?

On successful completion of this course, there is an option to progress onto one of our Level 3 courses. There is also the opportunity to enter employment or to undertake an apprenticeship.

Course Costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.