BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Sport

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Course Overview

You might consider studying on this course if you are over 16 years old and either seek a career in the sports industry or have an enthusiastic academic interest in sport and intend to go on to further study.

Entry Requirements

To get on this course, you are required to have 4 GCSEs at grades 9-2 (A*-E), one of which must be English.
You must have an interest and choose from one of the following academies on your application: Athletics; Basketball; Football; Tennis; Boxing or Leadership.
It would be ideal that you have previous experience playing competitive sport however, not necessary to secure a placement on the course.

You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly. You will also need to register for and attend a sports trial with your chosen specialist sports academy (trials and academies are detailed on our Sports webpages).

What this course covers

You will study a wide range of sport related subjects, including: participating in sports, dance, exercise and fitness activities; training for health and fitness; coaching skills in sport; employability skills. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as part of the curriculum.
As part of your full-time study programme you will also be required to attend training with your chosen academy.

Assessments will take place throughout the course including: practical assessments; written assignments; presentations and workbooks.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve a BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Sport.

Fees and funding

Any extra costs will be discussed at the interview

Progression

This course prepares you for the BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Sport (NQF)

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