Sport - Level 1 Introduction to Sport and Public Services

The course provides a solid foundation of knowledge of Sport and Public Services. You will develop the relevant skills and understanding of these sectors through a series of practical and work skills units. You also cover additional units such as Keeping Active & Healthy, Taking Part in Fitness Testing, Playing Sport and Responding to an Incident.

This one-year programme is designed to prepare you for employment in the sports and public services industries, or build a solid foundation of knowledge for students wishing to progress onto the Level 2 Sport & Public Services courses.

The programme includes a good variety of engaging practical lessons and supportive methods of study. This alongside trips and visits to local employers such as gyms and expeditions to help students develop their wider skills essential for employment within the sector.

On the Level 1 programme you will learn through classroom teaching, practical sessions and activities incorporating IT access.

The College has a designated strength and conditioning suite, gym, sports hall, fitness studio, sports laboratory, and massage suite. Learning incorporates engagement with industry specialists as the course aims to developed wider skills needed within the sector.

The Sport and Public Service team have many years of teaching experience across a range of subjects in both Further and Higher Education.

Our staff also have vast industry experience working in the Public Service sector along with Sports Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Therapy, Personal Training and Fitness Instructing.

Modules Include:

• Playing Sport
• Taking Part in Fitness Testing
• Assisting in a Sports Activity
• Keeping Active & Healthy
• Responding to an Incident
• Being Organised
• Developing a Personal Progression Plan
• Working with Others
• Researching a Topic

All study programme assessment is continuous throughout the academic year. Theory subjects are assessed through assignments, group work and presentations. Practical assessments are also continuous through the year, based on practical skills in team and individual sports and the delivery of leadership and sports coaching sessions.

3 GCSEs at grade 9-1

Further study

On completion of the level 1 programme students can progress within the college based on their grading portfolio and attendance record.

Students who are successful will either have the option to progress within the department to level 2 sport or level 2 public services. Alternatively, students will also be able to progress to other course areas within college.

On completion of the level 3 programme students can progress onto Higher Education, an apprenticeship or gain employment. Students looking at moving into Higher Education can continue their studies and gain employment in a number of areas.

Career Opportunities:

Entry into public services careers such as the Armed Forces, Police, Fire Service, Coastguard, Prison Service, Customs or other public organisations.

Alternatively you may choose to pursue a career within the sports sector, with a variety of career options available:

Sports Professional – Variable Sport Coach/Teacher £18K-£35K

Fitness Instructor - £18- 20K

Personal Trainer - £20-40K

Gym/Leisure Centre Manager - £18K-£25K

Physiotherapist- £25- £50K

(Source: National Careers Service)