To provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills required by those who wish to pursue a career as a Sports Coach, Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to gain a nationally accredited qualification which provides the essential knowledge, skills and personal qualities required for an occupation in the Sport and Fitness sector.

 

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

Progress to the full time Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Sport  at The College.

 

 

 

What jobs can I get? 

Successful completion may lead to roles in Sports Coaching, Fitness Instruction and Personal training.

 

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (formerly A*- D) including English and maths. Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skill in English and maths.

What about work experience? 

You will need to undertake a minimum of 5 days work experience with a local employer in order to pass the course.

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP02401 02/09/2024 £250.00 £250.00 £250.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

16 - 18 £250.00

19+ £1870

Course content

Course Content 

Mandatory units to complete the qualification: Practical Sports Performance, Fitness for Sport and Exercise,The Sports Performer in Action, Training for Personal Fitness, Leading Sports Activities, Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance, Lifestyle and Well-being, Injury and the Sports Performer

Alongside your vocational study you will also need to attend GCSE Maths and English as required. 

More info

Start Day/Time 

3 Days a week Full time over 12 months

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Level 2 Diploma

Awarding Body 

BTEC

Curriculum Area 

Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Sport

More about the course 

All students studying sports/fitness courses will have access to our excellent facilities and use of our new CrossFit facility. This is the first official CrossFit affiliated gym in the UK at an educational facility and is aimed at promoting functional movement that is constantly varied and high intensity. 

You will also have the opportunity to complete your First Aid training.

Specialist Resources

You will need appropriate sports kit.  

 

 

Academic Year 

2024/25

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Level 2 Diploma

Awarding Body 

BTEC