Sports

Study LevelLevel 1 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney Building

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Overview

This hands-on qualification is designed to help learners understand the skills and knowledge needed to work in the sector. Learning will be encouraged through participation in a wide range of sport and active leisure activities. The course will also focus on improving the learner’s physical fitness, understanding how to plan and deliver sports and training sessions and visiting sporting establishments around the UK to speak with professionals in related jobs.

Key Info

This Level 1 Award in sports qualification is designed for learners who may be ready to progress quickly to further study. The Certificate offers a basic introduction to the sports and leisure sector and provides learners with the opportunity to develop generic, transferable and sector-specific skills related to the study of sport and leisure in order for them to progress to further learning. Our experienced staff will deliver a variety of practical workshops and presentations alongside independent student research. You will develop skills using up to date sports research and practice. Visits and guest speakers are also used to help enrich your learning experience. The course is based on a programme of study which consists of:

The Vocational Qualification itself
A City & Guilds Employability and Personal Development Award
English and Maths
A Tutorial Programme
Work Experience

Learners will study three core Employability units and two sector specific units over the duration of the course.

Qualification Gained: Edexcel BTEC Introductory Award in Sport

Modules Covered:

City & Guild Employability Award: Career planning and making applications, Keeping Safe, Stress Management, Team working.
Level 1 Sport & Active Leisure: Training for Fitness, developing a progression plan, contributing to running a sporting event and keeping active and healthy.

Entry to this course requires GCSE English and GCSE Maths at a grade 2.

You will be assessed through a range of methods that include coursework, assignments and presentations.

30 hours of relevant experience of work are included in the course. Our students work in partnership with the National Citizens Service (NCS) programme which helps to develop key employment skills and behaviours needed for progression to work.

Successful completion of the BTEC Level 1 Sport and Active Leisure can help you embark on a career in a Sport related area. The subject can be the beginning of the journey to your career in Sport, such as becoming a personal trainer, PE teacher and other sport-related careers.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]

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