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Free BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Redditch

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers both the sports and uniformed services sectors. You'll develop practical coaching skills, learn how exercise affects the body, and work on your fitness training knowledge. Maths and English are woven in to support your next steps. Practical sessions take place in a sports facility, and assignments are a core part of how you progress. There are no entry requirements to join.

The course takes one year and leads to the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

The Sports and Services course explores the sports and uniformed services sectors, building essential industry skills and improving maths and English for future progression in education or employment., , For this course you will need basic stationary - pen, notebook, folder. The course includes practical sessions delivered in a sports facility. Learners are expected to participate fully, as the practical element is a key component of the assignments required to achieve the qualification.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to lead basic sport sessions.
  • You'll explore how exercise affects the body and why fitness training matters.
  • You'll build personal organisation skills to help you in work or further study.
  • You'll create a personal progression plan for your next steps in education or employment.
  • You'll practise working in a sports facility environment through hands-on practical sessions.
  • You'll strengthen your maths and English skills alongside your sport knowledge.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical work in a sports facility. Assessment is through BTEC assignments, which are built around the practical and theory elements of the course. You are expected to take part fully in practical sessions, as these form a key part of your assignments.

What you will need to bring

Bring a pen, notebook, and folder to each session. These are the only materials you need to provide yourself.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, supports individuals or groups with training and skill development.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Community sports worker, organises sport and activity programmes locally.
  • Sports facility assistant, helps run day-to-day operations at a leisure centre.
  • Public services trainee, entry-level role in uniformed services such as the police or fire service.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Sport Course, the natural next step to deepen your coaching and fitness knowledge.
  • Level 2 Public Services Course, if the uniformed services route appeals after completing this BTEC sport qualification.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Sport, for those aiming toward higher education or a professional coaching role.
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