Sport Level 2 - Sport - University of Derby

Why study Sport Level 2 at Derby?

Industry-standard facilities – access a multitude of facilities including high performance gyms and local club’s football pitches.
Learn from experts – You will learn from tutors with real industry knowledge and experience.
Be part of an elite sports environment - shape your character and develop skills that are highly transferrable to any workplace
Create new opportunities – This programme is designed to prepare 16–19-year-olds for work or higher education so you can create your own pathway to your dream career.
Perfect for students who are interested in a healthy, active lifestyle and are currently involved in sport related clubs or activities, such as athletics, football, gym or group exercise.

Being part of an elite sports environment shapes character and develops skills that are highly transferrable to any workplace. Many employers are looking for staff who are motivated, disciplined, able to critically analyse situations and understand how to excel as part of a team. In a highly competitive job market, these are the skills that can set your CV apart from others that may have stayed at school to complete post 16 education.

What you will study

The units covered may include:

Fitness Training
Sports Coaching
Current issues in sport
Psychology for sports performance
Anatomy & Physiology

Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.

How you will learn

This course will also include timetabled coaching sessions, statistical analysis and a tailored physical development programme including Video Analysis Technology & PlayerTeK GPS analysis, heat mapping and more. In addition, you will have access to optional extra courses such as refereeing and coaching pathways.

Careers

With this qualification you could look forward to a future career as a semi-pro or professional First Team player, coach, physiotherapist, sport science technician or PE teacher.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of three Grade 3 GCSEs (at least one must be Maths or English) OR achieved a Level 1 college course qualification along with Grade 3 GCSE English or Maths, or Level 1 Functional skills (if you don't achieve these please contact us so that we can discuss your options).

Fees and funding

If you are aged 16-18 on 31 August 2025, you will not usually pay tuition fees for your course. Most full-time college-level study programmes are fully funded for this age group.

However, you may still have additional costs, including: travel to and from college, uniforms, kits, and equipment, educational trips, meals while at college, childcare (if applicable).

This is where the college bursary can help support you.

How to apply

Ready to take the next step? Applying is quick and easy, just complete our online application form using the link below.

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Additional information about your studies

Course updates

The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.