Level 2 Traineeship in Sport

The Level 2 Traineeship in Sport aims to develop your understanding, knowledge and practical skills in relation to the sports industry.

Course Code: P11192
Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Sport & Recreation

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Downpatrick, Bangor.

Why Study This Course

The one year Traineeship programme provides you with the opportunity to develop and enhance your knowledge within the sports industry whilst building on important skills through a blended programme of vocational subjects, transversal skills, essential skills and work placement. 

You will study exciting practical and theoretical modules within a broad range of sport and fitness related fields and undertake a combination of simulated and real work placement, all while developing core skills and qualifications necessary to progress to further programmes of study or employment. 

The programme is targeted at students who have completed their GCSE study and want to enhance their GCSE profile.  Students will need to have an interest or passion for sport, fitness and its related fields and want to develop their personal skills set and confidence. Numeracy and Literacy qualifications (for those that require them) are an integral part of the course.

Course Overview

The one year Traineeship programme will allow you to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements:

  • A main vocational based qualification in Sport
  • Transversal and digital skills
  • Work placement
  • Literacy and Numeracy qualifications at Level 2
  • Additional qualifications deemed necessary for work within a sector e.g. First Aid

You will need:

  • 4 GCSEs grade D-G, including grade 'E’ in Maths and grade 'D’ in English or equivalent

Applicants that have not obtained the above grades may be eligible to enrol as an Introductory Trainee. Please contact us for further information.

Modules may include:

  • Practical Sport
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Sport
  • Fitness Testing and Training
  • Nutrition for Sports Performance
  • Development of Personal Fitness
  • Effects of Exercise on the Human Body
  • Injury in Sport
  • Planning and Leading Sports Activities
  • Simulated and Real Work Placement
  • Essential Skills Numeracy (if required)
  • Essential Skills Literacy (if required)
  • Transversal Skills

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to progress to the Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport, or Sport Fitness and Personal Training, or onto another Level 3 course. Further study can lead to careers as a Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer, Leisure Centre Manager or other sports or fitness industry related careers.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Downpatrick, Bangor.

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Available Sessions

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Level 2 Traineeship in Sport
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Bangor
01/09/2025
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Level 2 Traineeship in Sport
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Downpatrick
01/09/2025
 18
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Level 2 Traineeship in Sport
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Lisburn
01/09/2025
 17
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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