Free BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 2 or above to enrol. The course runs for one year and gives you a practical introduction to working in sport and leisure. You'll cover teamwork, fitness, and career planning, alongside specialist units in sport. It's a solid starting point if you're considering a level 1 btec sport course before moving into further study or entry-level work in the sports industry.
Who this course is for
This is a vocational course that will give you a practical introduction to the skills needed to progress towards a career in sport. You will cover team work and fitness, develop your confidence and career progression goals alongside some specialist units for either sport. The programme will also start to prepare you to meet the physical requirements and the skills needed to work in the sports industry. This programme is for you if you want to go on to work in the leisure industry, as a fitness instructor or a coach. You can take your studies further by progressing onto Level 2 Sport
Entry requirements
3 x GCSEs at grade 2(E) or above
What you will learn
You'll develop teamwork skills through practical sport and fitness activities.
You'll build your understanding of the physical requirements of working in sport.
You'll explore career options and progression routes in the leisure industry.
You'll study specialist units focused on sport.
You'll set and work toward personal fitness and career progression goals.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical activities. The BTEC format means assessment is largely through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across your units over the course of the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Leisure centre assistant: supporting activities and customers at a gym or pool.
Sports coach assistant: helping qualified coaches run sessions.
Fitness instructor trainee: entry-level role in a gym or health club.
Community sport activator: encouraging participation in local sport programmes.
Sports administrator: office and coordination support for a sports organisation.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport: the natural next step, going deeper into coaching, fitness, and sport science.
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing: a route toward becoming a qualified gym instructor.
Level 2 NVQ in Active Leisure and Recreation: a work-based option if you move into a leisure centre role.
Moving up to a Level 2 btec sport qualification opens more job roles and further study options at Level 3.
