Level 1 Certificate in Sport

This one-year course will support your personal development through skills and knowledge in sport, exercise and fitness, and will prepare you to progress onto a Level 2 course. The qualification also enables you to gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study such as team working and supporting others, independent learning and problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills and positive workplace behaviours.

Why choose
Level 1 Certificate in Sport?

You will be taught by specialist staff from various sporting backgrounds who love their subject. You will learn how to work as a team and how to communicate effectively. Delivering practical sessions will help you to build your confidence. You will have access to our specialist sports facilities including the on-site gym, fitness suite and 4G astro turf pitches.

Course modules/units

• Taking Part in Sport
• Sports Coaching
• Personal Exercise & Fitness
• Effects of Exercise on the Body
• Health & Nutrition

Course information

Learners will need to come prepared with practical kit every lesson as well as classroom resources such as pens and notepads.

Teaching & learning

Unit delivery is through practical and classroom-based sessions.

Course assessment

This course is assessed through coursework. You will complete workbooks, posters and lead practical sessions.

Minimum entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 2 and above.

What can I do with this qualification?

Progression onto a Level 2 programme and then Level 3 programme. Careers could be PE Teaching, Sports Coaching, Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist

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