Level 2 in Sport Coaching & Gym Instructing

Hull College

Queen's Gardens, Wilberforce Drive, Hull, HU1 3DG

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)

Level 2

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Costello Stadium

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Working in sport is ideal for you if you enjoy physical activity, teamwork, and helping others improve their fitness and performance. This Level 2 Sport Coaching and Gym Instructing programme provides a broad introduction to the sports industry and the key skills needed to progress into coaching or fitness-related careers.

You’ll explore coaching methods, participation in sport, tactical awareness, personal exercise, fitness, nutrition, and wellbeing. The course offers a strong balance between classroom-based learning and hands-on practical activity, allowing you to apply theory directly to real sporting environments.

You’ll gain valuable experience through industry-style assessments, planning and delivering training programmes, and supporting sports events for groups such as primary school pupils. Work experience in real settings, including opportunities with organisations such as Soccer Sensations, helps you build confidence and understand what a career in sport looks like.

You’ll also have the opportunity to gain additional sporting qualifications, boosting your employability and supporting progression within the industry.

Course Details

Course Highlights:

Practical, hands-on introduction to sport and fitness careers
Opportunities to gain additional industry-recognised qualifications
Real-world coaching and gym instructing experience
Planning and delivering training sessions and sports events
Clear progression routes into Level 3 study

Course Units:

• Coaching skills and techniques

• Participation in sport

• Tactical awareness

• Fitness training and personal exercise

• Nutrition, health, and wellbeing

• Planning and delivering sports activities

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This is a full-time programme combining classroom learning, practical sports sessions, industry-style assessments, and work experience. Teaching focuses on applying theory to real sporting and fitness environments.

Entry requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, or Level 1 Subject Qualification.

Your next steps...

On successful completion, you can progress to a Level 3 Sport programme or move towards careers such as sports coach, gym instructor, personal trainer, fitness instructor, or leisure attendant. Additional qualifications gained during the course further support your employability within the sports and fitness industry.

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