If you have learners who are passionate about sport, exercise and how the body works – or if you’re looking for a practical alternative to GCSEs – our Level 2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness could be the perfect fit. This course is designed for learners aged 14 to 16, offering a hands-on introduction to how we keep the body healthy and improve performance through exercise and lifestyle choices.
The Health and Fitness course covers a wide range of engaging and practical topics, helping learners to build knowledge and skills that are valuable in everyday life and in future careers within sport, health or fitness. Key areas include:
- Body Systems and How They Work: Learn about the circulatory, respiratory, muscular and skeletal systems, and how they respond to exercise.
- Effects of Exercise on the Body: Discover how regular training improves strength, endurance and flexibility, and why rest and recovery are essential.
- Principles of Training: Understand key concepts such as frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT), and how to apply them to improve fitness safely and effectively.
- Fitness Testing and Data Interpretation: Explore different ways to measure fitness levels, analyse results and use data to set realistic goals.
- Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition: Learn how balanced diets, hydration and lifestyle choices affect health, energy and performance.
- Goal Setting and Personal Exercise Plans: Develop practical skills by designing fitness programmes and tracking progress over time.
Each topic is designed to make learning active, relevant and enjoyable…helping learners to see the real-world benefits of what they study.
Why study Health and Fitness online?
Our online learning platform gives schools and learners flexibility, independence and support all in one place. Studying online allows learners to:
- Study at their own pace – perfect for different learning styles and abilities.
- Access materials anytime, anywhere – whether at school, home or on the go.
- Engage through interactive content – quizzes, reflective activities and scenario-based tasks keep learning fun and motivating.
- Track progress easily – built-in activities and assessments help learners (and teachers) see how much they’ve achieved.
Online learning encourages responsibility and confidence, helping learners develop digital literacy skills that are increasingly important for further study and employment.
Additional resources to support success
We know how important it is for learners (and teachers) to have the right tools for success. That’s why, as well as the online learning materials used to deliver this qualification, we also offer a full suite of downloadable PDF resources to provide additional support throughout the learner journey, including:
- Handouts to reinforce key knowledge.
- Activity Worksheets to apply learning through practical tasks.
- Quizzes to test understanding and build confidence.
- Mark Schemes to support accurate assessment and evaluation.
All materials are designed by subject specialists to align with the qualification specification, ensuring full coverage of required learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Build knowledge…boost confidence
Whether learners dream of a future in sports coaching, physiotherapy, nutrition or personal training…or they simply want to lead a healthier lifestyle…the Level 2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness is a fantastic foundation.
This online course and its supporting resources are available now, as part of our Key Stage 4 package.
Contact us if you would like a free demo of this course, or to receive some sample materials!