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Sport Level 2

If you are passionate about sport, physical activity, health or fitness then this is the subject for you.

We offer a broad range of courses encompassing areas of study from sport science, psychology and social issues, to sports coaching, leadership and fitness.

Students who do not meet the entry for an advanced programme can elect to study Sport at Level 2, this qualification comprises part of the Foundation Level study programme and includes study of a range of topics from health and fitness, sports leadership, fitness training and practical sport.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

• Fitness for Sport and Exercise
• Practical Sport
• Training for Fitness
• Leadership in Sport

This course runs for one year and works as a pathway onto a Level 3 programme. Students can re-sit their Maths, if necessary, alongside this programme.

Course Essentials

Courses Available

BTEC Level 2 Award

Enquiries To

Jude Macdonald: jum@varndean.ac.uk

What are the Standard Entry Requirements?

CourseGeneral GCSE Grade minimum entry requirements
IB Diploma or 4 A levelsA mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 6 including English, Maths and Science.
3 A LevelsA mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
A mixed programme at Level 3, to include at least one vocational courseA mixture of at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
Foundation Level (Level 2)At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including English. At least one GCSE should be at Grade 4 or above.
Any student who has not achieved a grade 4 or C in GCSE English and/or Maths must include further study of these subjects in their programme.