Entry Requirements

A minimum of three GCSE's at Grade 2 or above, including English Language and maths, or equivalent.

All applicants will be interviewed where you should be able to demonstrate commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to succeed on the course.

Good English and Maths skills are essential for many jobs and courses you will progress onto. The Government has made it a priority for students to improve these skills and your course programme will reflect this key aim. Depending on your grades when you start your course, you could either study Functional Skills or GCSEs alongside the other parts of your course programme. Please check our English and Maths page for further information.

Learning Outcomes

Units covered may include:
Being Organised
Developing a Personal Development Plan
Researching a Topic
Working with Others
Coaching Skills in Sport
Contribute to Running an Event
Getting People Active
Keeping Active and Healthy
How Exercise Affects the Body and Training for Fitness

Please note that the above unit selection may change.

Assessment

Assessment will be through a variety of ways - assignment work will be the prominent source in addition to Tutor Witness Statements, Video and Audio Evidence

Progression

Following the successful completion of the Level 1 programme at Merit or above, good attendance, good behaviour record, and appropriate GCSE/ Functional Skills results, students will have the opportunity to apply for a Level 2 programme if they wish to proceed with further education.

Career Progression

The sport and active leisure industry supports over 450,000 jobs in the UK. Over the last five years it has become a £20 billion industry and experts predict it will continue to grow faster than other sectors in the economy.

This course will start you on the career paths which include a leisure centre assistant, sport development, sports coach. Some of these careers will require further study at degree level. For further information on some example jobs please check the National Careers Services website for:

• Leisure Centre Assistant
• Sports Development Officer
• Sports Coach

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.

There will be costs for uniform approximately £100 and trips associated with your course TBC.

Financial support could be available depending on your circumstances.

Please check our Finance pages for fee information and any financial help that may be available.