Sport - Instructing Exercise and Fitness - Level 2

The programme covers all the technical theoretical knowledge needed with a key focus on improving practical instructing skills in real work environments. The course will help you improve skills and gain experience of the fitness industry ready for employment.

You will work towards achieving the following core units:

• Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing

• Physical Preparation and Readiness for Sport and Physical Activity

• Inclusivity, Diversity and Equality in Delivering Sport and Physical Activity

• Leading Sport and Physical Activity Sessions

• Customer Service in Sport and Physical Activity

• Components and Principles of Fitness Training for Sport and Physical Activity

For the Coaching pathway you will also work towards the following units:

• Practical Sport
• Assisting Sports Coaching

For the Fitness Instructing pathway you will also work towards the following units:

• Fitness Induction and Testing

• Using Fitness Equipment

• Assisting in the Delivery of Exercise and Fitness Sessions

As well as undertaking the main award, you will enrich your CV by undertaking additional awards such as LTA cardio tennis and further YMCA instructor qualifications.

Our sports courses are run at our specialist Sports Campus at Alive Lynnsport, near to the King's Lynn campus.

You will need:

• 3 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including at least one from English and maths

Or:

• A Level 1 qualification with all associated awards

To demonstrate maturity to work in the leisure industry

All students are required to attend an information session and demonstrate passion, enthusiasm and commitment to the course and sport.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

02/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£900

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

Complete our fee calculator

Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

OCR Diploma in Sport & Activity (Level 2)

How is my course assessed?

This course is assessed through written assignments, practical observations and presentations.

Professional discussions are also required to undertake mandatory exams for some modules.

How many UCAS points will I achieve on this course?

Our level 3 vocational courses qualify for UCAS tariff points to apply for university in the same way as A-Levels. This course is an extended diploma which is delivered over two years and you could achieve up to 168 UCAS points (which is equivalent to three A* grades at A-Level).

BTEC extended diplomas are graded as a pass, merit, distinction or distinction star (with distinction star being the highest grade) with the overall grade being a combination of three grades which represent an aggregation of your performance on mandatory and optional units on the course.

The following table gives some examples on the amount of UCAS points you can achieve on a BTEC extended diploma:

BTEC grade	UCAS Points
DDD*	168
DDD	160
D*DD	152
DDD	144
DDM	128
DMM	112
MMM	96
MMP	80
MMP	64
PPP	48

Depending on your circumstances, you may study a smaller qualification, such as a subsidiary diploma (for example, if you only complete one year) or general diploma which may carry less UCAS tariff points.

You can find more details and examples on the UCAS tariff points calculator here.