Sport and Active Leisure Pearson Level 1 Diploma

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Sport and Active Leisure Pearson Level 1 Diploma

Attendance: Full Time

Course level: 1

Location: Wellington Road Campus

Course code: CP0160

Start dates:

07/09/2026

Age:

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Is this course right for me?

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.

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Course details

Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to have:

Three GCSEs at grade 1 or above, including English and maths
An interest in sport and and keenness to study

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.

What will I learn?

During this course you will study:

Core Units:

Fitness for sport and exercise
Practical sports performance
Carrying out a sports-related project
The mind and sports performance
The sports performer in action
Training for personal fitness
Anatomy and physiology for sports performance

Optional Units:

Designing exercise programmes
Facility operations for sport and leisure
Work experience in sport

What skills will I gain?

By studying this course you will:

Develop your understanding of key anatomical structures and functions
Learn how to develop training programmes for specific groups
Develop your confidence in dealing with work related issues
Understand how to apply your skills to areas of the industry
Improve your knowledge and understanding within key training principles
Gain valuable team working and communication skills by taking part in events

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:

Individual and group presentations
Case studies
Role play
Question and answer sessions,
Production of display materials and advertising
Time constrained assessments
Work-based assignments
Practical assessments
Production of a portfolio of evidence

What can I do next?

The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:

Progress to a Level 2 sport qualification

Sport and Active Leisure Pearson Level 1 Diploma

Course code: CP0160

Full Time

Wellington Road Campus

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