Due to high demand for our 2024/2025 intake, many of our courses are now approaching capacity. If you’re still interested in joining us, please submit an application and we’ll be in touch to discuss your available options.
With a purpose-built sports centre, amazing facilities, outstanding success rates and great links with employers, we can really help you kick start your career in sport!
Our BTEC Level 1 Diploma is designed to develop your understanding of coaching, fitness and sports development and the body in sport, exercise and fitness, giving you the practical and occupational skills required to work in the sports and recreation industry.
Progression opportunities, such as the Level 2 Activity Leadership focusing on football coaching and the Level 2 Exercise & Fitness course will allow you to progress onto an exciting career in this industry.
You will also complete 30 hours of work experience and attend lessons to improve your English and maths (or use the time for directed study if you already have Grade 4 or above).
You will be required to purchase a college-branded sports kit, costing approximately £80 - details will be provided on acceptance to the course and financial support may be available to help with these costs.
To access this course you are required to have:
You will also be required to attend an interview with a member of the college's admissions team to talk about your career aspirations and determine your suitability for the course.
During this course you will study:
Core Units:
Optional Units:
By studying this course you will:
Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:
The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:
Five reasons to choose us:
While you are on this course you will get to take part in educational visits to fitness exhibitions and gyms and will also have the opportunity to enhance your learning by attending workshops in circuit training, kettlebells, spin, boxercise and exercise to music sessions.
02/09/2024
Full Time Programme Component