Sports and Physical Activity Level 2
Start Date: 3rd September 2026
- Length 1 Year
- Study Full Time
- Location West Lancashire College
More about the course
The course will enable students to gain a practical and theoretical understanding of the positive effects on long term health and implementing an exercise plans, alongside effective diet and nutritional plans.
Entry requirements
- 4 GCSEs at Grade 3-9, including English and/or Maths
What will I achieve?
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive an NCFE Level 2 certificate in Sports and Physical Activity
What will I learn?
- Understand health, wellbeing and exercise
- Understand the role of nutrition in exercise
- Plan and prepare for personal exercise and nutrition
What experience will I have?
- 70k rehabilitation room/sports science laboratory
- Sports therapy clinic for work experience
- Trips and visits include Mount Snowdon, Awesome Walls, Formby Beach, St Georges Park, La Santa in Lanzarote, Body World in Amsterdam and Therapy Expo in London
- Work experience at high profile sporting events and clubs, including International Fitness Show in Blackpool, The big One in Sheffield and Southport Rugby Club, More Than A Marathon, plus charity events
- Sports teams including football, netball, basketball and handball
Additional qualifications and extras
- Level 2 fitness instructors
- Sports Massage certificate
- First aid
- A range of national governing body awards
- Access to external fitness facilities
How am I assessed?
- Practical demonstrations
- Observations
- Discussions and questioning
- Written portfolio
Where can I progress?
Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress onto our Sports and Physical Activity Level 3 course.
Course costs
If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.
*Exam and registration fees will be paid by the college. This is subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.
Contact our team
Meet our Sports students and tutors
Wendy Bennett
Assistant PrincipalWendy is the Assistant Principal for the 16-18 provision at WLC, overseeing Health, Education and Digital, Creative and Service Industries, Construction and Advanced Engineering. She has extensive experience as a leader and a college manager, working in education for over 20 years. Wendy is the college strategic lead for T Levels and curriculum development, providing passion about the development of the new Study Programmes that enhances progression to higher education or employment for young people. As a leader and manager, Wendy supports colleagues, across all departments and learners, creating opportunities that support the development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to become successful members of our community and our wider society by being prepared to make positive personal and professional contributions.
Caroline Stewart
Sports LecturerI began working at West Lancashire College in 2013 after completing my PGCE placement here. Having been involved in sports for over 25 years, my passion for the subject continues to grow with my focus now on physiology, personal training and sports therapy. Working with young adults who share my passion is what I enjoy the most about working here. Seeing our students achieve and progress makes it all worth while!
Robert Boardman
Sports LecturerHaving worked through my PGCE in further education this academic year, I have recently gained my first job as a teacher in Sports at West Lancashire College. Being a teacher has always been my biggest passion and career goal ever since I can remember. My favourite part of teaching is working alongside students to achieve their own personal goals and seeing that ‘light bulb’ moment when they have worked so hard on a topic they struggle with. I am very excited to my first full year in teaching and inspiring the younger generation to pursue their career goals.
Dan
Sports Alumni StudentI chose to study at West Lancashire College because it offered a course that perfectly suited my interests and passion. Even the personal training elements of the course have been transferable to my coaching skills. I am now running my own sports business and coaching young people in football.
Adam
Sports and Physical Activity Alumni StudentI chose to study the Sports and Physical Activity Level 3 course because I love sports and have a strong passion for practicing outside of college. My favourite aspect of the course was the practical sessions in the gym, which provided excellent hands-on experience.
Caitln
Sports and Physical Activity Alumni StudentI wanted to pursue my passion for becoming a Sports Therapist, and the Level 3 course supported me in achieving that. I enjoyed meeting fellow Sports students and appreciated the experience that West Lancashire College provided me.
Daniel
Sports and Physical Activity Alumni StudentMy passion for sports was the reason I chose to study at West Lancashire College. My favourite part of college was delivering sports sessions to the Inclusive Learners as part of my continuous personal development. I also enjoyed learning about different training methods for various sports.
James
Sports and Physical Activity Alumni StudentGoing to Pete’s Gym in Skelmersdale, completing work experience at Gym Works, and the practical elements of the course were the most enjoyable parts for me. I chose the Sports and Physical Activity Level 3 course because of my strong interest in sports.
Mia
Sports and Physical Activity Alumni StudentChoosing the Sports Level 3 course was easy for me, as I aspired to have a career in personal training to encourage more females in the fitness industry and show that having muscles is normal. I enjoyed learning alongside my fellow students, and the teachers were very helpful throughout the course.
Reece
Sports and Physical Activity Alumni StudentI was always passionate about sport, and I enjoyed training others and seeing their progress. Meeting new people and working with the teachers helped improve my confidence and overall skillset.
Tony
Sports and Physical Activity Alumni StudentChoosing to study Sports at West Lancashire College was an easy decision for me, as I enjoyed participating in sports. The tutors were excellent, the learning environment was calm, and the lesson content was very engaging.
What can I do with a qualification in Sport?
Daily tasks:
- Ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks.
- Recruits, supervises and trains staff.
- Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
- Advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc..
- Keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations etc..
- Ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to.
- Organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes.
Daily tasks:
- Demonstrates and directs dance moves, monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how improvements can be made.
- Participates in dance performance.
- Attends rehearsals to develop and practice dance routines for performance.
- Builds and maintains stamina, physical strength, agility and general health through fitness exercises and healthy eating.
Daily tasks:
- Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
- Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
- Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
- Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
- Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.
Daily tasks:
- Manages the playing areas and competitors, starts race, competition or match and controls its progress according to established rules.
- Inspects and maintains specialised clothing and equipment.
- Understands health and safety aspects of various activities and ensures any statutory requirements are met.
- Provides information and develops facilities to encourage greater participation in sport, and to enhance the standards of participants.
- Deals with administrative aspects such as arranging matches, contests or appearances for athlete or team, and organising required transport and accommodation.
- Monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how future improvements can be made.
- Controls team selection and discipline and recruits ancillary staff such as coaches or physiotherapists.
- Coaches teams or individuals by demonstrating techniques and directing training and exercise sessions.
Daily tasks:
- Understands the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensures that any statutory requirements are met.
- Plans and monitors personal fitness schedules.
- Ensures that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques.
- Demonstrates and leads fitness activities and supervises exercise classes.
- Devises programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability.
- Assesses the fitness levels of clients.
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