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Free BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Bexhill-on-Sea

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day.

The course introduces sport science and uniformed services. You'll explore how the body works, assist at sports events, and take part in sport. Uniformed services topics include teamwork, personal leadership, and public service incidents. The course also builds your English, maths, and IT skills. It runs over one year. Entry is open to learners with low GCSE grades or no GCSEs at all.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students who have an interest in Sport and Uniformed Services but also require development in English, Maths and IT. Completion of this course can allow progression on to a Level 2 programme.

Entry requirements

A range of 2/1 grades at GCSE or no GCSE qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the body works and basic sport science principles.
  • You'll assist at a sports event and learn what goes into organising one.
  • You'll take part in sport and develop your practical performance skills.
  • You'll study personal leadership and how to apply it in a team setting.
  • You'll practise teamwork in public service scenarios.
  • You'll learn about public service incidents and how services respond.
  • You'll develop your English, maths, and IT skills alongside the vocational content.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and independent study outside class. Assessment is by assignment work throughout the year. Each assignment focuses on specific tasks linked to a unit. Grading is pass or fail. You must complete all units to pass the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to wear a uniform in all lessons. Bexhill College will confirm the uniform requirements and any other details before you start. There are also trips during the year to support your learning.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, supports players or teams in training and competition.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Community sport leader, organises sport activities in local settings.
  • Public services worker, entry-level roles in the police, fire, or armed forces.
  • Sports event assistant, helps run community or club sporting events.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC in Sport, the natural next step after this course and a stronger platform for employment or further study.
  • Level 2 BTEC in Public Services, if the uniformed services side of the course appeals to you.
  • NVQ Level 2 in Sport or Active Leisure, a work-based route into the fitness and leisure industry.
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