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BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Leeds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Fees apply for adults. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Luminate Education Group for more info.

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About this course

BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Leeds. Classes run at Luminate Education, full-time during the day. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though a Learner Loan may be available.

The course runs over one year. You'll study sport through a mix of practical and classroom learning. Topics include sports coaching, fitness, and physical activity. You'll also complete units in English, maths, and employability skills. No formal qualifications are needed to start. You'll have an interview to plan a learning programme that suits you.

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

Who this course is for

If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career, these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications are required, however, you will be required to take qualifications in personal and social development, employability skills and a vocational qualification in English and maths. A personalised learning programme will be discussed at your interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in sports coaching and physical activity.
  • You'll explore how sport and fitness relate to health and wellbeing.
  • You'll build knowledge of how sports organisations and public services work.
  • You'll develop personal and social skills through group and team activities.
  • You'll study employability skills to help you move into work or further training.
  • You'll complete a vocational qualification in English and maths alongside the course.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio work rather than formal exams. Your learning programme is personalised following an interview at the start of the course. You'll study in sport facilities and develop skills through hands-on tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Luminate Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, works with individuals or groups to develop their sport skills.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Community sports worker, runs sport and activity programmes in local areas.
  • Public services officer, works in roles such as the police, fire service, or armed forces.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Sport, the natural next step after this BTEC sport certificate, covering sport science, coaching, and fitness in more depth.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, a route toward working as a qualified gym instructor.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Public Services, for those interested in careers in the emergency services or armed forces.
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