Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact North Hertfordshire College for more info.
BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Centre, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan may help with costs. To join, you'll need four GCSEs at grade E or above, including maths and English at grade E, or Entry Level Functional Skills. The course runs for 34 weeks and mixes classroom sessions, practical lessons, and sessions with employers. You'll get hands-on experience through work placements and visits to sports venues and events.
Who this course is for
Our sport courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like Watford FCVaried trips and activities to businesses and events like the skills Show at the NEC, the Lee Valley White Water Centre and Lee Valley Athletics Centre.Your course will be a mix of classroom sessions, practical lessons and sessions with employers including Pure Gym and the Rugby Football Union Community Coach. You will also go on several off-site visits including sports labs at universities and the Olympic Park.Topics include physical activities for children, participating in sport, and planning your own fitness programme.You will learn the skills you need for the workplace including communication, numeracy, organisation and relationship building.
Entry requirements
To join this course, you'll need four GCSEs at grade E or above - including maths and English grade E or entry level functional skills
What you will learn
You'll develop practical sport and fitness skills through hands-on sessions
You'll learn about the world of sport through employer-led sessions with organisations including Pure Gym and the Rugby Football Union
You'll gain work experience with sports businesses and clubs
You'll explore sport venues and events through visits to places like Lee Valley White Water Centre and Lee Valley Athletics Centre
You'll build knowledge of how sport and fitness businesses operate
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, practical sport lessons, and sessions with employers. Assessment on BTEC qualifications is mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll also take part in work experience placements and trips to sports venues and events, which form part of your overall programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that there may be additional charges for trips and visits during the year. Financial help may be available, so contact Student Services if you need support.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant: support coaches running sessions for community groups
Gym receptionist: front-of-house role at a leisure or fitness centre
Leisure centre attendant: supervise facilities and support customers
Sports administrator: office and coordination work for a sports club or organisation
Community sport activator: help run local sport and activity programmes
What you could study next
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport: the natural next step after this Level 1 qualification, covering sport science, fitness, and coaching in more depth.
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing: leads toward a career as a gym instructor.
Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services: an option if you're interested in roles in the armed forces, police, or fire service alongside sport.
