BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, full-time during the day. This level 1 btec sport course runs for 44 weeks and covers the core knowledge and practical skills you need to progress in sport and active leisure. It suits those starting out and building a foundation before moving to further study or work. The course is assessed through assignments and practical tasks rather than exams.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of fitness and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll develop practical skills across a range of sport and physical activity settings.
You'll learn how to plan and lead basic sport and activity sessions.
You'll study health, safety, and wellbeing in sport environments.
You'll build an understanding of sport as an industry and the roles within it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work rather than written exams. You'll build up evidence of your skills and knowledge throughout the course, with feedback from your tutor along the way.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant: support coaches running sessions for groups
Gym assistant: help members and support day-to-day gym operations
Sports centre assistant: work front-of-house or poolside at leisure facilities
Community sport activator: encourage participation in local sport programmes
PE teaching assistant: support physical education in a school setting
What you could study next
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport: the natural next step after this course, covering sport in more depth and opening more job options.
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing: if you want to work in a gym or leisure centre, this takes you toward a recognised fitness instructor role.
Level 3 BTEC in Sport: a higher-level qualification that can lead to university or a career in coaching, sport science, or sport management.
