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Sports Coaching Level 2 Diploma

at East Sussex College Group, EASTBOURNE · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The NCFE Level 2 Sport qualification is an exciting programme designed for students who are passionate about sport and want to develop their knowledge, practical skills and understanding of the sports industry. This course provides an excellent introduction to the sector, supporting students to progress into further study, apprenticeships or employment within sport, fitness and leisure. Students will learn from a mixture and theoretical and practical application of knowledege, making full use of the excellent sport and fitness facilities based at Eastbourne sports parkThroughout the course, students will explore a range of topics including coaching, fitness testing, skills and tactics in sport and strength and conditioning. Students will develop practical experience alongside gaining valuable knowledge of how sport contributes to health, wellbeing and community development.The programme is ideal for students who enjoy being active, working as part of a team and developing their confidence through practical experiences. Learners will complete a variety of assignments and activities that allow them to apply their knowledge in real-life sporting contexts, developing transferable skills such as communication, organisation, leadership and problem-solving. The qualification provides a strong foundation for progression onto Level 3 Sport coaching or employment within the growing sport and leisure industry. All students will complete a compulsory 30 hours of voluntary work experience

What you need to get on

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Eastbourne Campus

    Ecat House, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2UF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Eastbourne

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